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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 5, 2003 APPROVED • be available. It was noted that tours of the Lino Lakes police department are available by • • contacting Chief Dave Pecchia. Ms. Kim Moore Sykes, City Administrator for Centerville, advised the City Administrators also discussed the elements of governing a joint police department. She distributed and reviewed information regarding the Elements of Public Safety Joint Powers Agreement. She noted the elements have just been suggested and could be modified by the four cities. Also distributed were list of advantages of a Quad Cities police department, additional issues that were considered, and an organizational chart. Ms. Moore Sykes noted that the biggest advantage to a Quad Cities police department is the financial savings and maximization of officers on the street. Mr. Keinath distributed and reviewed a proposed timeline noting the goal is to have the department begin operation January 1, 2004. The timeline included tentatively scheduled meeting dates to allow for citizen input, Council decisions, appointments, etc. Mr. Delmont advised the first presentation of the Quad Cities police department was made to elected officials, the Police Board of Commissioners and the current Police Chiefs. There was a lot of input and it was a very positive meeting. This portion of the meeting was recessed at 6:45 to move to the Lino Lakes City Hall. The meeting was reconvened at 7:14 p.m. QUAD CITIES POLICE FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION Councilmember O'Donnell stated he thought the Quad Cities report was a great presentation and he is very open to further discussion and investigation. Councilmember Carlson stated she thinks the timing is right. She added she does have a lot of questions and believes a presentation should be made to the public. City Administrator Waite Smith advised some of the involved cities have already scheduled public hearings. She noted the City needs a 10 day notice in order to schedule a public hearing. She also suggested that a presentation could be made on cable TV. The City Administrators need to know if all four City Councils want to move forward with the project. She added that a public presentation could be made prior to scheduling a public hearing. That issue will be discussed further at the next Council work session. City Administrator Waite Smith stated the Annual Goal Setting meeting needs to be scheduled.