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10. There is a practice of hiring personnel regardless of any criminal record
and it was the conclusion of the committee that there was a lack of judgement
in the placement of these individuals with a criminal record in placing them in
positions of responsibility and influence which could be detrimental to the lives
of the young people sent there for diagnosis and treatment. A lack of internal
communication has hampered some personnel decisions, especially in regard to
hiring correctional officers with felonies.
11. The present facilities and the number of personnel connot afford the popu-
lation of the institution a reasonable outlet for their energy and avocation
skills. This creates frustrations that are inherent in failing to have an adequate
recreation program. See Recreation Report.
12. We found there was dedication on the part of the employees to the cause of
working with young people. Noting obvious salary deficiencies there are many
dedicated employees working to their capacity under. -tie present conditions.
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C],Ork- Treasurer
A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was held on May 1, 1969 at the
request of Sheriff Talbot in order to discuss the County's proposal to provide pol-
ice protection for Lino Lakes. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by
Mayor L'Allier with Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Rosengren and Mr. Bohjanen also present; Mr.
Cardinal absent. Those persons representing the County were: Sheriff Talbot, Com.
Al Kordiak and Com. Roy Johnston.
Mr. Rosengren moved to waive the requirements of prior written notice for the
meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried.
Mr. Talbot stated that he had hoped that the County Administrator and Attorney
would come. Mr. Talbot had no authority to change the proposal which he offered
last time. He hoped that it would be a good program and promised to do a good
job as he had the Commissioner's backing on the program. The cost to Lino Lakes
was figured at $15,860, arrived at by using the 1960 census at $5 /capita. He
hoped to get the problems at the Youth Center straightened out so that we wouldn't
be bothered with escapees.
Mr. Bohjanen asked whether Sheriff Talbot thought that it would help to have the
Sheriff's office pressing for improvements from the State at the Youth Center.
Mr. Talbot replied that he felt it would help if he pressed for monetary help,
etc. He felt that the security at the Youth Center was no good. Mr. L'Allier
mentioned that our claim for compensation for policing at the Center was not be-
ing contested by the State. Also, that there are no training programs for
personnel at the Center, and the salaries are inadequate.
Com. Kordiak asked Mr. Talbot whether it was necessary that more than one of the
four communities sign the contract to make the program go, Mr. Talbot stated that
for $16,000 only 16 hour service could be provided. He said that all four of the
communities must sign in order for one car to be kept exclusively in the area.
The car being alloted for Bethel could come here on emergencies.
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Mr. Bohjanen inquired how much Lino Lakee was now paying through taxes for the
County Sheriff's office and was told about $2000 42500. Mr. Kordiak stated
that he felt, on this matter, that Columbia Heights felt justified in paying
for the County policing even though they have very adequate policing since
the Sheriff's office handles all the investigations that are needed. Very
little is paid for patrolling. Some of the money must go for training of
officers and ordinance enforcement.
Mr. Talbot answered Mr. Bohjanen that the County would be willing to buy our
equipment. Lino Lakes' policing costs for 1968 were $6,641.
Mr. Bohjanen inquired about the financing of the program. Mr. Kordiak felt
that the service was far greater than what we would pay for; County taxes
would have to be increased elsewhere. Mr. Talbot stated that the service for
the four communities would cost the County $49,700; the County would have to
underwrite about $23,000 of this in general taxes. Mr. Johnston commented
that fines received would reduce the cost somewhat.
Mr. :'Allier asked if the County was limited as to which type of calls they
will respond to. Mr. Talbot replied that they will take care of some emergency
calls, but they are not running an ambulance service, nor do they feel that they
should handle childbirth cases, since expectant parents have plenty of time
to make plans to get to the hospital.
Mr. Jaworski asked whether the contract could be negotiated later if not signed
now. Mr. Talbot replied yes, but we should have made up our minds by now as
he has been trying to arrange this program for four years. We should give it
a 6 -month try to work out the wrinkles. Mr. Kordiak wondered whether we could
budget for next year to cover six months of protection for this year plus
next year. Mr. L'Allier thought this would be hard. There was much discussion
with Mr. Talbot stating that Lino Lakes has a good police department.
The Commissioners felt that it would help Mr. Talbot if we could give him a
committment one way or the other, at least if we only wished to begin by the
first of the year.
Sheriff Talbot stated that Circle Pines and Centerville have already said yes.
Mr. Kordiak wished we would say yes, even if we didn't pay anything until Jan.
1; the County could make the adjustments and the transition would be smoother.
Mr. L'Allier asked whether the cost of $5 per head would go up. Mr. Talbot
replied that it would if we wanted more service or the population didn't rise
fast enough to keep up with the expenses. Mr. L'Allier stated that we were happy
with the service we have now; would the County give us better service? Yes,
since 24 hours a day. Mr. L'Allier felt that we should think the matter over
more before reaching a decision. Mr. Talbot felt that if we didn't want the
program package as is, perhaps a special program that we felt we could afford
could be worked out. Mr. Johnston felt that we were skirting the issue,
as it all ties in with the assessed valuation and the population. There was
more discussion on census figures and budgeting. Mrs. Anne Bohjanen asked what
would be left in our budget with the cost of the car deducted. Mr. L'Allier
figured that it would be about $200012500 difference in cost. Mr. Rosengren
stated that we would still need a constable (collecting fees) who could use the
old police car.
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Mr. Talbot requested a resolution of intent on our part. Mr. Kordiak felt we
certainly couldn't afford to levy 35 mills for policing. Figures were given on'
mill rates for Blaine, Spring Lake Park and Columbia Heights, all showing their
costs,higher than $5/ capita. There was disucssion on the cost of County policing
in general with costs, mill rates, etc., but Mr. Kordiak stated that we really
couldn't compare these figures with the individual communities' cost since the
County Sheriff has an office to run, training schools, etc.
It was the concensus of the Council that the matter be placed on the May 12th
agenda.
Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 9:06 p.m., seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried.
Minutes approved at the meeting of May 12, 1969 , /J4tQ - Q
Cl rk- Treasurer
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on May 12, 1969 was
called to order at 8:06 p.m. with all members present.
The following corrections were made to the minutes of the April 28 meeting:
page 3, next to last paragraph, change 'requested' to'suggested'. Page 4, first
paragraph- -add -- The Councilmen were given a copy of the conclusions from the
report and same will be attached to these minutes.
Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren
Carried.
The Clerk read a letter from Harold Braastad, new owner of the Village Hall, which
stated that as of June 1, 1969, the Hall rent would be increased to $150.00 per
month. A letter from the Springsted Company was read stating that Mr. Martin was
leaving the firm and that from now on Mr. Osmon Springsted would process all Vil-
lage business with the firm.
A letter and report from Mr. VanHousen, planner who was at the previous meeting,
was passed around. The matter of hiring a planner as consultant will be decided
next meeting.
Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize the Clerk to have the Deputy Clerk and any other
necessary personnel hired to help with the preliminary work on the Voter Regis-
tration system. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Ivy. L'Allier noted that
members of both local political parties had volunteered to help with the Regis-
tration later on. Cards were handed out to the Council members to fill out, Mr.
Bohjanen inquired whether this was setting a precedent and if other persons could
register during the Council meeting and was told yes, although the Clerk objected
saying that she had to watch the signing of the cards and approve them, which would
detract from her note - taking.
Mr. Cardinal reported that he had tdlked with Mr. Cecil LaMotte who would appear
at the next meeting for plat approval. Mr. LAMotte had been in touch with Mr.
Gotwald on the road bond.
After discussion of the Mobile Home Ordinance, it was decided to have Mr. Gotwald
look over the differences between ours and that of Blaine and make recommendations
to the Council on changes. Mr. Jaworski noted some differences in the two: larger
lot size in theirs; larger patio and tree size in ours; larger park area in theirs