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Royalton approves officer pay step, hires school resource officer and backs grants and equipment purchases
Summary
Council approved a step increase for Officer Steven Anderson, hired a School Resource Officer pending checks, authorized grant applications for policy software and firearm storage, and approved an $8,250 purchase of 15 pagers for the fire department.
At the June 2 Royalton City Council meeting, City Administrator Rian Hofstad briefed members on public‑safety activity and the council approved several personnel and equipment actions intended to support police and fire operations.
Hofstad reported 99 police calls for service in May 2026 and 514 year‑to‑date. The council approved a step increase for Officer Steven Anderson to a wage of $31.53, retroactive to March 25, 2026. The council also approved hiring a School Resource Officer, Stephanie Robak, at Step 1 with a wage of $31.85; that appointment is conditional on Robak passing pre‑employment requirements.
The council authorized applying for a third‑party reimbursement for Policies 360 — policy management software for Minnesota police departments — with purchase contingent on receiving the reimbursement. Members also approved applying for a Firearm Storage Grant that opens in November 2026 to support storage for Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Separately, the council approved purchasing 15 pagers for the Royalton Fire Department at an estimated cost of $8,250. The meeting record notes Fire & Rescue’s monthly report was submitted.
These items were approved by unanimous vote. Follow‑ups assigned in the meeting record include processing retroactive pay, completing pre‑employment checks for the School Resource Officer and submitting grant applications where deadlines apply.
