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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 1,2010 <br /> APPROVED <br /> 219 9. Update on Diversion Program—Public Safety Director Pecchia reported that the <br /> L 220 Police Department has been researching the establishment of a diversion program. They <br /> 221 have looked at other models, specifically one used in the City of Coon Rapids. This <br /> 222 would provide that in lieu of the city's portion of traffic type fines,ticketed individuals <br /> 223 could choose this program that allows them to participate in the city's diversion program. <br /> 224 There are specific options related to juvenile offenses that may involve parents. This is <br /> 225 an attempt to educate and discourage reoffending. The department will attempt to follow <br /> 226 the results of the program to measure its effectiveness. <br /> 227 <br /> 228 The mayor applauded the program—he sees it is educational, spares insurance <br /> 229 involvement and gets money to the city. <br /> 230 <br /> 231 10. Future Meeting Dates—Acting Administrator Tesch noted the following <br /> 232 meetings that the council has indicated they wish to plan: Administrator selection; <br /> 233 Comprehensive Plan review; Joint meeting with advisory boards; Joint meeting with <br /> 234 Charter Commission. The Mayor indicated that he would attend the Charter Commission <br /> 235 meeting on his own and will invite them to attend a future council work session. The <br /> 236 council agreed to meet with the Planning and Zoning Board in the community room after <br /> 237 their regular meeting on April 14 (approximately 7:30 p.m.). A special work session on <br /> 238 the Comprehensive Plan will be scheduled for April 19. Staff will schedule interviews <br /> 239 for the city administrator position as soon as possible. <br /> 240 11. Regular Agenda Items—The agenda items were briefly reviewed and there were <br /> 241 no changes to the agenda. <br /> 242 The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. <br /> 243 <br /> 244 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br /> 245 March 22, 2010. <br /> 246 <br /> 247 <br /> 248 . <br /> 249 <br /> 250 Julianne B 111, City Cler ' i ert ayor <br /> 251 <br /> 6 <br />