(KNZA)--A special meeting of the Hiawatha City Commission Wednesday afternoon addressed a further shakeup at the Police Department.  

City Administrator Mike Nichols explained that current Police Captain Dennis Entrikin has tendered his resignation, effective February 9.

That will leave a vacancy at both the Chief of Police and Captain positions.    

As Captain, Entrikin has been handling the duties of the Chief of Police since the termination of former Chief John Defore December 27.

Nichols said Investigator Mickey Gruber has agreed to a temporary promotion to Captain until a new Chief of Police or Captain is hired.

The Commission approved an agreement with Gruber to take on the additional role for the time being.

Also at Wednesday's meeting, the Commission held a series of executive sessions to discuss potential litigation. No action was taken.