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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 27, 1997 Police Chief Pecchia noted Lino Lakes has increased police community programs and added six reserve officers last year and six again this year. With nine active reserve officers, they have donated 1,752 hours to assist with local events, finding open doors, and assisting officers. He noted volunteerism within Lino Lakes is unmatched by volunteerism in other communities and thanked the Council and Lino Lakes citizens for their support. Council Member Lyden commended Police Chief Pecchia and the entire Lino Lakes Police Department for a job well done. Mayor Landers and the Council Members concurred. Council Member Kuether moved to accept the Police Department 1996 Annual report as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Hiring Police Officers - Police Chief Pecchia explained the Council previously approved the hiring of three police officers, two in June and one in August. He stated that eighteen candidates have been interviewed. After the oral interview process, a background investigation of the top seven candidates was completed. The top five candidates then participated in a final interview with the Police Chief and City Administrator. Police Chief Pecchia identified each of the top three candidates and reviewed their background. He recommended they be given a conditional job offer contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations. Police Chief Pecchia reported on the community involvement within the hiring process and thanked Sandra Cheikh for her work on the interview process and noted she is also a Block Captain. Council Member Kuether asked if grants will be used for funding. Police Chief Pecchia explained the two officers who start in June will be funded under the federal grant. The officer hired in August will be funded from general fund dollars. In response to Council Member Lyden, Police Chief Pecchia recommended Kyle Leibel and Mitch Demars start in June and Shawn Silvera start in August. Council Member Kuether moved to authorize a conditional job offer to Mitch Demars, Kyle Leibel and Shawn Silvera contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Consideration of Architectural Selection for the Lino Lakes Police Department Building - Mr. Wessel advised the Architectural Selection Committee received 13 submissions from architects for the Police Station in the Village. The Committee interviewed four finalists and narrowed the candidates to two. After further review, the Committee selected Leonard Parker Associates as its recommendation for architect/engineering services for the police station. Mr. Wessel advised Leonard Parker is an award winning, 40 -year-old firm with eight principals and a staff of 30 architects and support staff with experience in public facilities and educational P,AGI: •