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• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 11, 2002 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : December 11, 2002 TIME STARTED : 5:31 p.m. TIME ENDED : 8:16 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Dahl, Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert and Mayor Bergeson (6:26 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: Director of Administration, Dan Tesch; City Engineer, Jim Studenski (part); Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part); City Planner, Jeff Smyser (part); Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; and City Clerk, Ann Blair PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT UPDATE, POLICE CHIEF DAVE PECCHIA Chief Pecchia advised the department has received a grant in the amount of $12,000 for mapping software and equipment. The equipment will allow the department to develop trends and give aerial views of crimes in progress. In return for the grant, the department will give the company presentations and be allowed to show the equipment in relation to the City of Lino Lakes. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the grant is a matching grant. Chief Pecchia indicated the grant does not have to be matched by the City. Chief Pecchia stated he would like to address the issue that was discussed during Open Mike at the last Council meeting. He noted he could not give details of this issue because it is a child welfare case. He reviewed the process the City and welfare department follow when this occurs. Chief Pecchia referred to a letter from Human Services dated July 30, 2002, sent to Mr. Underdahl. He stated the Council did not receive the information about the letter during Open Mike. The letter indicated there was not enough evidence to substantiate the allegations. Another letter was sent in August, 2002. There was an investigation and the County Attorney determined there was not enough evidence to pursue criminal charges. The Police Department also conducted a thorough investigation. The City Attorney also took the appropriate steps because the City Attorney does not have the jurisdiction to prosecute these types of charges. • Chief Pecchia advised the City could have a closed meeting if the Council chooses to review the details of the case. A follow-up letter will be sent to Mr. Underdahl.