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• • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1996 Council Member Lyden asked if Mr. Houchins could identify the most significant deficit. Mr. Houchins responded communication between City government and the citizenry is perceived as the area of most need. Greg Miller, DFL Candidate - Mr. Miller introduced himself to Council, pledging his support to the City of Lino Lakes and all communities within District 51B in hopes of becoming its representative. Mr. Miller stated that he has been a resident of Lino Lakes for 16 years, and expressed his keen interest in the future of the community. POLICE DEPARTMENT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Consideration of Renewal of Animal Contract with Otter Lake Animal Care Center - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City of Lino Lakes has maintained a contract with Otter Lake Animal Control Center for the past two years. He added the relationship between the City and Otter Lake Animal Control Center has been excellent, and that through the provisions of the contract the Police Department has been able to meet the needs of the citizens, the Animal Control Care Center, and the City. Police Chief Pecchia recommends that the contract be renewed through December 31, 1998. Council Member Neal moved to renew the contract with Otter Lake Animal Control Care Center through December 31, 1998. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Centennial School District Contract for Youth Resource Officer - Mr. Schumacher explained that the Police Department is requesting that Council renew the current Youth Resource Officer Service Agreement with the Centennial School District for the 1996/97 school year. Both the City and the school district agree that a more formalized approach to the Youth Resource Officer Program is needed to improve understanding and promote mutual respect between police, school, staff, counselors, parents and students. Police Chief Pecchia recommended approval of the Agreement. Council Member Kuether asked if the term of the contract could be changed to conform to Council's budget period, or if the period for cancellation could be extended. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would pursue such an adjustment. Council Member Bergeson asked who the officer would be. Council Member Neal indicated that certain correspondence indicated that the current officer would continue to serve in that capacity. Council Member Neal moved to renew the Youth Resource Officer Service Agreement for the 1996/97 school year, contingent upon the specified budgetary timeline consideration. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Plan for Designating Forfeit Revenues - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City of Lino Lakes received drug forfeiture funds in the amount of $6,316.64. According to State law and the Police Department's policies and procedures, these funds must be expended for law enforcement purposes. The Police Department is requesting that Council approve the purchase of an upgraded computer terminal for use in a marked police vehicle. The cost of this computer terminal would be approximately $6,000.00.