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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 1998 • POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, RENE KAULFUSS • • Consideration of Permanent Full -Time Employment of Jacqueline Bowdich as Police Department Records Clerk - Ms. Kaulfuss explained that the Police Department now has a vacancy in its clerical division due to the resignation of the full-time Records Clerk in January. This position has been advertised and posted within the various City facilities, with Jacqueline Bowdich being the only applicant. Ms. Bowdich, the current part-time Records Clerk, possesses the necessary qualifications for this position, and it is the recommendation of Police Chief Pecchia that she be considered for full-time employment in this capacity. Council Member Neal moved to approve permanent full-time employment of Jacqueline Bowdich as Police Department records clerk. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Permanent Part -Time Employment of Adam Halvorson as Police Records Clerk - Ms. Kaulfuss explained that with the approval of Ms. Bowdich's transfer to full-time employment, the part-time Records Clerk position is vacant. This position was also advertised and posted, with Adam Halvorson being the only applicant. Mr. Halvorson is a reserve officer for the Lino Lakes Police Department, and possesses the desired qualities and required abilities for the vacant position having volunteered to assist with the clerical workload from time to time while completing his internship with the Police Department. Mr. Halvorson is currently attending law enforcement classes and completing the skills portion of his studies; however, he would be available to work the required hours in this part-time capacity. Therefore, Staff recommended approval of Adam Halvorson as part-time Records Clerk. Council Member Bergeson requested clarification that the schedule and description of this part- time position remains unchanged, to which Ms. Kaulfuss responded in the affirmative. Council Member Lyden moved to approve permanent part-time employment of Adam Halvorson as police Records Clerk. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 36 Opposing U.S. West's Plan for Area Code Split in Lino Lakes - Mr. Tesch explained that development of this resolution is in direct support of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's original order regarding adherence to municipal boundaries when considering division of the metropolitan area into separate area codes. He added that the entire city of Lino Lakes is scheduled to be changed to the 651 area code by the end of 1998, but that U.S. West has indicated that it will be unable to accomplish the technical changes necessary to accommodate that deadline. The result would be two area codes for Lino Lakes, which is contrary to the City's overall community identity mission and, therefore, unacceptable. Mr. Tesch indicated that the proposed resolution would be submitted to the PUC,