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280 COUNCIL MEETING February 10, 1986 Page Eleven MOTION: Mr. Bisel moved that in order to put tozest an issue which he felt is tearing the City apart and place this issue behind us, that the Council confirm Dean Campbell as Chief of Police and that the remainder of the 90 day probation period be waived. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert stated that he felt that the Council should adhere to the decisions made in the previous meetings on this subject. Mayor Benson concurred and stated that items had been laid down for Mr. Campbell conform to and that Mr. Campbell must demonstrate his performance ability. He felt that the motion was premature and asked Mr. Bisel to withdraw the motion, because he felt that if the motion passed it may be detrimental to the Chief and if it did not the working relationship between the Council and Mr. Campbell may be damaged. Mr. Reinert felt that Mr. Campbell should be aware that he has the support of the Council, however the position taken at the previous meeting must be held. On the motion, Mr. Reinert and Mr. Benson voted no, motion carried. Police Complaint - .Tan Apitz and Chuck McKenna Mr. McKenna came before the Council explaining that Mrs. Apitz was out of town and thus unavailable to bring her recommendations to the Council with regard to solving the police problems which she explained to the Council at their last meeting. The Council had, at that meeting, asked that Mrs. Apitz return with further information regarding the complaint she brought forth earlier. Mr. McKenna reviewed the recommendations which were made part of the past Police Task Force's report approximately six months ago. He passed on Mrs. Apitz concern that these recommendations have not been accomplished. Mayor Benson reminded Mr. McKenna and Mrs. Apitz that the Police Task Force is a recommending body to the City Council and that the Council is not required to act on all the recommendations. He said he appreciated the time and effort put into the task force however the Council has final authority to put the ideas to work or not. Mr. Marier felt that the only real problem he saw at the last meeting was the patrolmen /population ratio. Mr. Bohjanen felt that several of the issues which have come to the Council's attention are history of over a year ago. Mr. Bisel felt that any citizen has the responsibility to file a complaint if he /she feels there is a problem, however, he did not wish to deal with innuendos, and prefers to see substantiation.