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Northfield council appoints Scott Pollak as chief of police and approves amended agreement
Summary
Council voted unanimously to appoint Captain Scott Pollak as Northfield’s chief of police (Resolution 36‑2026) and approved an amended memorandum of agreement (Resolution 37‑2026) that combines Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays into Presidents Day and removes Easter from the holidays list.
The Northfield City Council on Jan. 6 appointed Captain Scott Pollak as chief of police and approved the terms of his memorandum of agreement with an amendment to the holiday schedule.
On a motion by Councilman Polistina, seconded by Councilman Smith, council adopted Resolution 36‑2026 appointing Scott Pollak chief of police; all members present voted in favor. Council then considered Resolution 37‑2026, approving the terms and conditions of Pollak’s memorandum of agreement. Councilwoman Kern moved and Councilman Smith seconded adoption of Resolution 37‑2026; the roll call vote was unanimous in favor.
Labor Counsel Curio explained the amendment to the memorandum of agreement: the original list named 15 holidays; the amendment reduces the list to 13 by combining Lincoln’s birthday and Washington’s birthday into Presidents Day and by eliminating Easter as a named holiday.
Solicitor Facenda had earlier explained that the executive session that preceded the votes addressed the terms and conditions of employment for the chief of police and that minutes of the executive session would be kept and released when permitted by law.
Captain Scott Pollak thanked council, saying he appreciated the Council’s support and their confidence in his ability to lead the department.
What happened next: the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m.; the clerk will file the resolutions and the memorandum of agreement as required by municipal procedures.
