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COUNCIL MEETING <br />JULY 11, 1994 <br />Chief Pecchia explained that National Night Out was designed to <br />heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support <br />and participation in local anti-crime efforts, strengthen <br />neighborhood spirit and police -community relations and send a <br />message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are <br />organized and fighting back. Residents lock their doors, turn on <br />outside lights from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and get together with <br />their neighbors. National Night Out is being planned for August <br />2, 1994 and is for all neighborhoods and businesses in Lino <br />Lakes, not just established neighborhood watch groups. <br />Chief Pecchia noted that the McGruff dog will be available to <br />make neighborhood visits and several officers will be available <br />to visit the neighborhoods as well. A press release is scheduled <br />and notices have been sent to all organized neighborhoods. Chief <br />Pecchia invited all elected officials to ride with the officers <br />to visit the neighborhoods. <br />Mayor Reinert noted that this is the first organized effort to <br />observe National Night Out and hoped that every citizen would <br />take an active part. <br />Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the National Night Out <br />proclamation. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CURRENT INSURANCE COVERAGE TO ADD <br />VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS, RANDY SCHUMACHER <br />Mr. Schumacher explained this matter was discussed at the last <br />Council work session. The City insurance policy currently does <br />not contain coverage for volunteers and Board Members (Park <br />Board, Planning and Zoning Board, Economic Development Advisory <br />Board). The proposal is to add this coverage effective <br />immediately at a cost of $.10 per capita or approximately <br />$1,300.00 for volunteers and $12.75 per person for all board <br />members. <br />Mayor Reinert explained that the City does have a lot of <br />volunteer workers especially in the recreation program. He felt <br />the least the City could do was to provide insurance protection <br />in the event of an accident. Council Member Neal noted that this <br />coverage would not be extended to the Charter Commission since <br />they are a separate entity. Council Member Bergeson asked if all <br />premium costs quoted are annual costs. Mr. Schumacher said that <br />they were. <br />Council Member Elliott moved to provide optional volunteer <br />accident coverage for City volunteers at $.10 per capita, and <br />PAGE 8 <br />1 <br />1 <br />