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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 Member Bergeson said that his concern was that it looked like the City was funding a part of a year and the following year would not have adequate funding to keep all of the officers employed. Mr. Schumacher explained that Chief Pecchia had talked about filling the two (2) positions that were left vacant plus adding two (2) more police officers. Although there is funding for a third officer, there is no funding for a fourth officer. There would be a significant impact on the budget. Council Member Kuether asked for a written signed contract with the Centennial School District. She said she would like to have it before the 1997 budget process begins. Mr. Schumacher said that this information would be helpful. Council Member Kuether wanted Chief Pecchia to know that if he will be requesting a third officer soon, a signed contract will be needed to be sure that the officer designated for that position has a position if the School District decides not to fund the position as outlined. Mayor Landers noted that he has heard that once the middle school is opened, the Lino Lakes Officer at the senior high school will be moved to the middle school and a Blaine police officer will be placed in the senior highschool. Council Member Lyden asked if funds from the School District are tied to any one applicant. Mr. Schumacher said no, although the recommendation for hiring is Melinda Brown would be hired first and Matthew Vana second. This would give Ms. Brown seniority if there is necessity for adjustments. Council Member Kuether moved to hire Melinda Brown. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to hire Matthew Vana. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Consideration of SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 02 - 96, Rezone Lands Purchased by Centennial School District for Building a Middle School on Elm Street - Ms. Wyland explained Ordinance No. 02 - 96 received its first reading by the City Council on March 25, 1996. A second reading is required by our Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance will provide for the rezoning of the Centennial Middle School site from Light Industrial and Single Family Residential (R-1) to Public, Semi -Public (PSP). The balance of the industrial property purchased by the School District not incorporated into the school site will remain zoned for industrial use. Staff is recommending approval of the SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 02 - 96 rezoning Lot 1, Centennial Middle School to PSP. Council Bergeson said if the diagram becomes part of the minutes, it is important to put the Light Industrial label on the triangle. PAGE 42