4.10 SR 05-15-2023
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.10
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Agenda May 15, 2023 Lauren Wipper, Human Resources Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Hire Police Officer Ron Nierenhausen, Police Chief
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the hiring of Bailey Meyer to the position of police officer effective May 17, 2023.
Background/Discussion
We have been recruiting for police officers for the past several months. We currently have two openings and have
been interviewing candidates as we receive applications.
We interviewed Ms. Meyer on April 5, 2023. Following an interview with Chief Nierenhausen she moved on to
complete the required pre-employment tests.
Ms. Meyer is new to the policing field but has worked in customer support, service to people, and leadership
positions since 2015. She graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a Bachelor’s degree in Law
Enforcement in May of 2022 and completed her skills program in June 2022.
Ms. Meyer will start at pay step 1 for this position. All pay and benefits will be consistent with union contract and
city policy.
Financial Impact
This is a budgeted position.
Mission/Policy/Goal
The Elk River Mission
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: January 2023