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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AMES, IOWA APRIL 25, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in regular session in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members, Harold Pike, Larry Conley,
and Kim Linduska present. Chairperson Kim Linduska called the meeting to order at 8:21 AM on
April 25, 2024. Also in attendance was Commission Clerk, Vicki Hillock and Human Resources
Director, Bethany Ballou.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2024: Moved by Pike, seconded by Conley, to
approve the Minutes of the March 28, 2024, Regular Service Commission meeting. Vote on
Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Linduska, seconded by
Pike, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants:
Account Clerk Samantha Whitaker 80
Kellie Nation 79
Human Resources Officer I Lindsay Moeller 81
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Commission Member Linduska inquired about Iowa Legislation that passed
concerning Civil Service, HR Director Ballou explained one bill passed, SF 2205, that gives City
Council the authority to suspend Civil Service Testing for Polic Officer Recruitments. Ballou
explained that the City’s process for Civil Service involves required testing by the ILEA (Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy) and interviews. The City does not administer an additional Civil Service
Test.
COMMENTS: The next Regular Meeting will be held telephonically or in-person, depending on
weather, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8:15am.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:29 AM.
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Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk