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COUNCIL MINUTES May 27, 2008 APPROVED 25 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve a conditional offer of employment for Centennial Fire 26 District Chief to Jerry Streich. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried on a 127 voice vote. 128 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA 129 4A) Police Department Annual Report 130 Public Safety Director Pecchia offered thanks to the officials and citizens of Lino Lakes who 131 make possible the success of the department. In reviewing the Police Department's 2007 Annual 132 Report, Chief Pecchia highlighted the work and contribution of volunteers to the department — a 133 dollar value over $100,000 to the community and department. The department continues to 134 implement more volunteer programs. The crime rate remains very low in comparison with other 135 communities. 136 137 A council member requested an e-mail copy of the report. 138 139 The council recognized the exceptional success of the volunteer program. 140 141 In response to questions, the Chief noted that the rise in drug related offenses can be attributed to 142 increased training efforts of officers, including on the job training, and also having a dog 143 available has been helpful. 144 4045 Council Member Reinert moved to accept the Police Department Annual Report as presented. 46 Council Member Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 147 148 Chief Pecchia gave a brief storm update. Indicating the hardest hit areas on a map, he explained 149 that the tornado activity occurred over Peltier Lake and moved into Hugo where it did the most 150 damage. The city did suffer substantial damage from high winds and hail. There were over 151 2,500 homes affected by the storm. Emergency services were in place quickly and efficiently 152 and, eventually, the depaitment checked every block in the city. 153 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER 154 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 155 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA 156 6A) Public Hearing, NPDES Phase II Annual Report 157 Engineer Studenski noted that in order to comply with the Clean Water Act and various state 158 rules, the city is required to hold an annual public hearing relative to the city's storm water 159 pollution prevention plan. Public comment has been properly solicited and no written statements 160 were received by staff. He reviewed the elements of the program. Staff reviews 20% of the 161 pipes each year and that pushes the repair and replacement program. Following the public 162 hearing, staff will prepare the required report to be submitted to the state. 163 164 Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. There being no one present wishing to .65 speak, Council Member Reinert moved to close the public hearing. Council Member O'Donnell 66 seconded the motion. Motion carried.