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1 <br />1 <br />Police Interviews - William A. Gillespie <br />Page 4 <br />Mr. Gillespie said he would have office hours from 8 AM to 4PM. He <br />expects to be on call 24 hours/day, and would expect to be called <br />when needed. He feels he is an educator/mentor and would cover in <br />a squad if needed. He knows the job would be more than a 40 <br />hour/week job. <br />Council Member Neal asked Mr. Gillespie how he would develop a <br />relationship with members of the Police Department. <br />Mr. Gillespie said the relationship would have to be built on <br />trust, he would listen and make the person the focus of his <br />attention. <br />Council Member Neal asked how Mr. Gillespie intended to gain a <br />working knowledge of the community. <br />Mr. Gillespie said he basically has a general knowledge of the area <br />and has seen the growth in the community. He would get into a <br />squad to drive around the community talking to the people and would <br />make an effort to meet with civic groups. <br />Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Gillespie his personal perception of Lino <br />Lakes. <br />Mr. Gillespie said he is aware of the partnership with Lexington <br />and Circle Pines. There is growth - it is quiet with no main <br />street and it is a suburban bedroom community. <br />Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Gillespie if he was aware of the City <br />within a City situation here. The City of Lino Lakes had the <br />Police contract but this year the contract was awarded to another <br />City. That Police Department must travel through our City to <br />provide service and back up - how would you deal with this <br />situation? <br />Mr. Gillespie said it makes sense to provide police/fire to <br />Centerville since we surround that City. The City Council must <br />establish the political bridge and he will provide all the <br />expertise he can to help the situation. <br />Council Member Neal asked about Columbus Township. <br />Mr. Gillespie said Columbus is another matter with diminishing <br />return. They are not surrounded by Lino Lakes and there would be <br />a matter of response time and would possibly need additional staff. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked on the political level and with the <br />police to back each other up, could you work with the current <br />Chief. <br />