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1 <br />MAYOR'S ADDRESS TO COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 1989 <br />public is satisfied with the Police Department. He expressed <br />concern about how much involvement the City of Centerville <br />should have with this board. Mr. Reinert suggested that the <br />Centerville Police Liason could serve both circumstances. <br />Mr. Bohjanen said he did not want anything like the previous <br />Task Force. He hoped that this would not be a place for <br />people to bring their gripes. <br />Mayor Benson said he was not sure who should be appointed to <br />this board from the community. Mr. Bisel asked Mayor Benson <br />to provide a more detailed outline of the proposed board so <br />that he could see what Mayor Benson had in mind. Mr. Neal <br />said he would like to see an auxiliary police and fire <br />department. He noted that there are people in the community <br />that would like to be involved. <br />Mayor Benson asked that each Council Member give him their <br />suggestions on the creation of this board. <br />FIRE DISTRICT JOINT COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Benson suggested <br />that this Council establish guidelines for the Lino Lakes <br />representatives to work within. These guidelines would <br />include how far this City will bend on any particular issue. <br />Mayor Benson said he feels Lino Lakes has a very important <br />role in the negotiations and if we are not strong in our <br />approach, we may lose the entire District. He noted that <br />the appointment of the representatives is on the agenda this <br />evening. Mr. Neal said the representatives should be people <br />with open minds and noted that he has already formed his <br />opinion. Mr. Bisel felt the Council should establish strong <br />commitments amoung themselves and relay this to the <br />representatives. Otherwise the Lino Lakes representatives <br />will become - advocates of the program that is proposed by the <br />Steering Committee whether or not this Council approves. <br />Mr. Reinert suggested that the Council delay action on the <br />selection of representatives until the Council has had a <br />chance to meet and form their goals and objectives. The <br />representatives can then be chosen on the basis of who will <br />be most effective in representing Lino Lakes on these issues. <br />GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR Mayor Benson <br />asked that the Council set a meeting date tonight to set <br />goals and guidelines for -the City Administrator so that he <br />understands what the Council expects from him in 1989. He <br />felt that it was important to not delay this meeting. <br />Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 6:58 P.M. Mr. Bisel <br />seconded the motion. Aye <br />175 <br />