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12 0 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1994 Council several months ago to explain the situation. Mr. Lannon indicated that DMH can continue to operate as it now does and explained that he preferred to see a vertical merger with doctors who already operate the clinic. He indicated that some communities were reluctant to give up local control of the area health care services. Mr. Lannon continued by saying that because of the proposed health care reform, no one can be sure where the matter will go. He indicated that although the hospital is functioning in the "black" services could be discontinued in the future. However, it is difficult to negotiate any future for DMH because potential partners do not want to get into political difficulties. Mr. Lannon asked the City Council to adopt the resolution proposed by the DMH board. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City of Lino Lakes and the City of Centerville were the only two (2) municipalities who did not support the litigation. He noted that most Lino Lakes citizens do not use DMH and there will not be much impact on the citizens no matter what happens to the hospital. Mr. Schumacher did note that if DMH is looking at establishing a clinic, in terms of size the City of Lino Lakes would make a significant impact on location of the clinic. Mayor Reinert thanked Ms. Rosengren and Mr. Lannon for coming and updating the City Council on this matter. Council Member Kuether moved to place this matter on the March 23, 1994 City Council work session agenda. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RECOGNITION OF BLOCK CAPTAINS, NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH Mayor Reinert introduced Chief Pecchia and CSO Jeannie Kenow. He explained that most municipalities cannot operate without volunteers. Mayor Reinert explained that Chief Pecchia is concerned about bringing a community based policing policy into Lino Lakes. This policy cannot succeed without community volunteers. Volunteer organizations as Neighborhood Crime Watch, the McGruff House Program and the McGruff Truck Program have been instituted in Lino Lakes under the direction of CSO Kenow. CSO Kenow read the many names of volunteers who are directly participating in the volunteer programs mentioned above and noted that certificates of recognition were prepared for each of them. Many of the volunteers were in the audience to personally accept their recognition certificates. Chief Pecchia thanked all the volunteers for being involved in their community. He also thanked everyone for coming this evening. PAGE 6 1