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• COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2000 OPEN MIKE Appreciation Awards Presented by VFW Ladies Auxiliary to the Lino Lakes Police Department, Centennial Fire Department and the North Transportation Paramedics — Ms. Gladys Broker, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, came forward and presented awards for appreciation for all the Fire Department has done for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in 1999/2000. She noted that Station #1 and Station #3 are receiving awards. Ms. Broker presented an award to the Police Department and thanked them for keeping the City of Lino Lakes safe. Ms. Broker noted the North Transportation Paramedics are receiving an award also. Mr. Milo Bennett, Fire Chief, added the VFW Ladies Auxiliary gives the Fire Department financial support for many of the Department's safety programs. He thanked the Auxiliary for all their help. Mr. Dave Pecchia, Police Chief, also thanked the Auxiliary for all thea and financial help for the bulletproof vests the Department uses. Mayor Bergeson advised he regretfully is accepting Mr. J.P. Board, letter of resignation. He read a statement regard' City Boards and years of service. He thanked hi air of the Environmental s involvement with many and support. Mr. J. P. Houchins, 7280 Forest Stage Co orward and indicated he wanted to present his resignation formally to the Counci '' ,' a as served many years on City Boards and it is time to move on. He wished the n E:.e bers all the best and asked that they treat residents and City staff with respect. No one else was pres ADMINISTRATION TMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 00 — 05, Grant City Administrator/Designee Authority to Investigate the Background of New Employees (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Staff advised that in order for the Police Department to conduct a criminal background investigation of job applicants on the City's behalf, an ordinance is required. Ordinance No. 00 — 05 amends the personnel section of the City code in order to conduct criminal background checks. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the SECOND READING or Ordinance No. 00 — 05, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Carlson voted yea. Council Member Dahl voted yea. Council Member O'Donnell voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.