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RESOLUTION NO. 16-98
APPROVING STATE OF 1VHNNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CITY OF LINO LAKES ON BEHALF OF ITS CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police
Department desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools
available over the State's criminal justice data communications network for which the City is
eligible. The Joint Powers Agreements further provide the City with the ability to add, modify
and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates
the City to pay the costs for the network connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota as
follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota
acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City
of Lino Lakes on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police Department, are hereby approved.
Copies of the two Joint Powers Agreements are attached to this Resolution and made a part of it.
2. That the Director of Public Safety, Chief John Swenson, or his or her successor, is designated
the Authorized Representative for the Police Depai tment. The Authorized Representative is also
authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of
Minnesota to maintain the City's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Commander
Kelly McCarthy is appointed as the Authorized Representative's designee.
3. That GDO law, head prosecutor Robb L. Olson, or his successor, is designated the Authorized
Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized
to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota
to maintain the City's connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Heather
Monnens, prosecutor, is appointed as the Authorized Representative's designee.
4. That Jeff Reinert, the Mayor for the City of Lino Lakes, and Julianne Bartell, the City Clerk,
are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12 thday of Sept- , 2016
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Kusterman and was duly seconded by Council Member Manthey and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Manthey, Rafferty, Maher, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 4B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director
MEETING DA 1E: September 12, 2016
TOPIC: Approve Resolution 16-98 Authorizing City Prosecutor Access to
Minnesota Government Data
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Lino Lakes City Council approved a contract with GDO Law, formerly known as Geck,
Duea & Olson, for prosecution services at the October 12, 2015 Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND
As part of providing prosecution services, prosecutor must have access to the electronic
criminal and court documents. This access is currently granted to the attorney's serving as City
Prosecutors through a system that will be upgraded by the State of Minnesota.
As part of the roll out of the upgraded Minnesota Government Access (MGA) the State of
Minnesota is requiring that the City pass a resolution acknowledging the law firm that is
providing prosecution services to the City. This resolution further authorizes staff to sign the
Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement and State of
Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement Authorized Agency agreements. Both agreements are
attached to this staff report.
All associated costs are covered under the current contract with GDO Law and as such there
will be no additional costs to the City.
Representative from GDO Law will be at the meeting to address any questions the Council may
have.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution 16-98.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 16-98
Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement
State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement Authorized Agency