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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 1998 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -156, Accepting Donation from Centennial Fire District for D.A.R.E. Program - Mr. Tesch stated that the Centennial Fire District has graciously donated $2,000 to offset the cost of the D.A.R.E. Program. The goal of the Lino Lakes Police Department is to ensure that the D.A.R.E. Program continues to be partially funded through donations from the community. The Centennial Fire District is aware of this goal and has donated $2,000 toward the cost of administering the program in the local middle school in 1998 and the elementary schools in 1999. The purpose of Resolution No. 98 - 156 is to accept and publicly thank the Centennial Fire District for their generous donation. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 156, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 156 can be found at the end of these minutes. PROCLAMATION, Proclaiming October, 1998, as Crime Prevention Month - Mr. Tesch stated that Crime Prevention Month was designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts among civic groups, schools, faith communities, businesses, and individuals as they help to nurture communal responsibility and instill pride throughout the City of Lino Lakes. Staff requested that Council acknowledge and read the PROCLAMATION in support of designating the month of October, 1998, as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan read the PROCLAMATION acknowledging October, 1998, as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Lino Lakes. Consideration of Renewal of Animal Control Contract - Mr. Tesch stated that the City has had Otter Lake Animal Control Center as its contract holder for the past three (3) years. The City's relationship during this time with the business has been very professional and the City was able to meet the needs of the citizens, Otter Lake Animal Control Center, and the City by utilizing the provisions of this contract. Staff requested that the contract be renewed for calendar year, 1999. Mayor Sullivan asked if the contract is renewed every year. Mr. Tesch stated the contract was initially for three (3) years. It is now being renewed yearly. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the request to enter into a renewal contract with the Otter Lake Animal Control Center. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.