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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1995 Although the residential sector is behind previous years, the commercial and institutional sector activity has increased significantly. Mayor Reinert said that one of the goals of the City Council was tax diversity and this report is good news because of all the commercial construction. Council Member Neal asked for additional information regarding the chemical dependency building to be constructed at the Correctional Facility. Mr. Kluegel explained that this unit is for adults only and is part of the Minnesota Correction Facility. Council Member Bergeson asked about the classification "Other". Mr. Kluegel explained decks, garages, additions or any residential construction except new homes. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that under the Commercial category, the majority of the value is from non-profit or governmental construction. Only about $600,000.00 was added to the tax base. Mr. Kluegel noted that most of the for-profit commercial builders have plans for future expansion. Council Member Elliott moved to accept the second quarter Building Department report. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT, CHIEF DAVID PECCHIA Chief Pecchia presented a brief overview of the semi-annual report. Training included community policing concepts, skywarn, defensive tactics, first aid, emergency management which included continuity of government, shooting and use of deadly force, officers survival and tactical communications. The Lino Lakes Police Department instituted the D.A.R.E. program at Rice Lake Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School. This seventeen week program was very well received. The Police Department continues to conduct monthly meetings. Alexandria House presented a program on domestic violence prevention, the Anoka County Mediation Board presented input on how to resolve neighborhood disputes by working through the Anoka County Mediation Board. The City Attorney provided updates on the latest laws and Ms. Sullivan provided updates on the 20/20 Vision program. Both the Mission Statement and the Value Statement of the Police Department were reviewed. Some special meetings were detailed. The Police Department met with the Minnesota Correctional Facility officials regarding emergency procedures in the event that there was some type of emergency at the prison that would require the Police Department assistance. A meeting was held with the City of Centerville to discuss the potential for providing police services to that City. In the area of community policing, the first neighborhood watch newsletter was prepared. The one page newsletter has been distributed. Currently there are 27 McGruff houses, PAGE 4