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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1994 instituted in this City during 1992. Currently there are approximately 13 McGruff Houses in Lino Lakes. The McGruff Truck Child Safety Program is an extension of the McGruff House Program. This Program has been discussed by the Lino Lakes Safety Committee and was endorsed by that Committee. The McGruff Truck Program will be under the direction of the Community Service Office (CSO), Jeannie Kenow, as is the McGruff House Program. Certain City trucks will be designated as part of the program and the persons normally driving these vehicles will be given instruction on how to react to certain situations. The trucks involved in the program will have decals so that children can easily identify them. Once both programs are firmly established, CSO Kennow will visit the two (2) elementary schools in Lino Lakes to give programs and provide written material for the parents and children. In addition there will be newspaper coverage of both programs. The children will be give special training so that they will know they can go to a McGruff truck for help. The donation from the Centennial Fire Relief Association insures that the McGruff Truck Child Safety Program will be established as planned. Council Member Kuether asked if there will be additional liability involved for the City. Mr. Hawkins explained that in the remote possibility that a truck driver would run over a child, the liability insurance would cover the costs. However, there is no great liability and the benefit of the program would greatly out weigh the liability. Mr. Hawkins explained that the City has full liability coverage. Mayor Reinert asked if all City trucks would be involved in the program. Mr. Volk said all vehicles except the dump trucks. Mr. Volk noted that it will be important that parents understand the program and instruct their children. He also noted that many utility companies are subscribing to this program and NSP was one of the first to do so. Council Member Bergeson asked if any city uses squad cars in this program. Mr. Volk said no, children are already trained to recognize squad cars and know that they can go to them for help. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 01 insuring that the McGruff Truck Child Safety Program will be put in place. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 3