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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1995 are in their probational period. Chief Pecchia noted that he will begin the process of hiring and training two (2) new Police Officers and possibly a third with the recent award of a Clinton grant. The Police Department will continue to revitalized and re-establish the Reserve Officer Program. Chief Pecchia is planning to continue to implement the community policing philosophy throughout the Police Department staff, City hall staff and the community and will continue to develop a five (5) plan. Chief Pecchia is hoping to establish a Crime Prevention Specialist position to help implement crime prevention through an environmental design program. A new program, Minnesota Crime Free Multi -Housing Program will be considered and possibly implemented. This program is designed as a partnership between law enforcement and rental property managers to help tenants, owners and managers keep drugs and other illegal activity off rental property. The program is unique and will be applied to maintain crime prevention goals. Upon completion of the program, property managers will be granted a large metal sign to display on their rental properties. Chief Pecchia explained other activities planned for 1995. To continue crime prevention activities such as the neighborhood watch, McGruff House and another successful safety camp. The Department will continue to review the Value and Mission Statements and is excited about developing a Public Safety Citizen Academy in conjunction with the Centennial Fire District. Topics will include law enforcement, fire fighting and emergency management. The Police Department is beginning the process to participate in the Triad Program where the Sheriff's, Police Chief's and older or retired leaders in the community agree to work together to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly. Chief Pecchia thanked the City Council, City Staff and the residents of Lino Lakes for their continuing support for their Police Department and its employees. Council Member Bergeson asked how the change in policy regarding City street weight limits in proceeding. Chief Pecchia explained that instead of issuing permits as in previous years, the weight limits were raised to five (5) ton. An officer has been assigned solely to the duty of patrolling City streets looking for vehicles that may violate weight restrictions. The officer changes his hours from early morning to late evenings in an attempt to cover all hours when such vehicles are moving on City streets. Only a "handful" of tickets have been issued. The word is out that Lino Lakes' is enforcing the road weight limits. The compliance has been very successful. PAGE 12