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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 1995 and the Circle -Lex Police Department. The Police Department is evaluating the number of times that they assist another departments and how many times the Lino Lakes Police Department needed an assist. He will update the City Council on this matter. Council Member Kuether noted that police calls were up 26% but the domestic assaults were down substantially. Chief Pecchia explained that in lot of the domestic assaults cases, if an arrest is made, the case is considered a fifth degree assault and not a domestic assualt. Council Member Kuether noted a recent highly publicized assault that occurred in Texas and asked why the person committing the assault was not arrested although he was charge for assault. Chief Pecchia explained that in Minnesota, if the officer is able to find the offending party within four (4) hours, they can make the arrest anywhere. If they cannot find the offending party, then the Police Department has to go through the City Attorney and get a formal complaint to have the person charged. The Lino Lakes policy, which was created through training by Alexandra House, requires that the officer make an arrest if there is probable cause to believe an assault has occurred. The assault does not have to occur in the presence of the officer and the victim does not have to press charges. Chief Pecchia noted that three (3) Council Members have inquired about riding along with the Police Officers on National Night Out, however only one Member has confirmed that they will be riding with the Officers. Council Member Kuether and Mayor Reinert indicated that they would be riding with the Police Officers. Council Member Neal moved to accept the Semi-annual Police Report. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, VACATION OF EASEMENT, APOLLO BUSINESS PARK, RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 88 Mayor Reinert opened the public hearing at 7:02 P.M. Ms. Wyland used the overhead projector to show the location of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Apollo Business Park. She explained that the Council recently approved a minor subdivision to replat the two (2) lots to facilitate the construction of the No -Tec facility. A drainage and utility easement was originally platted around the perimeter of these two (2) lots. The easement must be vacated where Lot 2 meets Lot 3 as it serves no useful purposed and encumbers the property. Resolution No. 95 - 88 has been prepared which will vacate the easement. Staff is recommending that the resolution be adopted to vacate the easement. There were no further comments from the Council or the public. Council Member Elliott moved to close the public hearing at 7:04 P.M. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 6