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introduced the following resolution
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 172
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
CHAPTER 470 - ANOKA COUNTY FOR TASER
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
tasers are equipment used as Less Than Lethal Tactics
by the police officers; and
the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 470 have
graciously made an offer to donate $450.00 toward the
cost of a taser, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lino Lakes City Council
members, do hereby accept the $450.00 donation to purchase the
taser and wishes to express its gratitude to the Vietnam Veterans
of America, Chapter 470 for the donation.
Jo)th Be`fges n, Mayor
Ann Blaar, City Clerk
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of October,
2003.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Council Member Ke vvcrl- and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
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The following voted against same: fU 0-v
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM SA
STAFF ORIGINATOR David J. Pecchia, Public Safety
Director/Chief of Police
DATE October 13, 2003
TOPIC
VOTE REQUIRED
BACKGROUND
Consideration of Resolution No 03 - 172
Accepting a Donation from the Vietnam
Veterans of America, Chapter 470 - Anoka
County.
Simple Majority
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 470 - Anoka County
realizes the increased risks faced by police departments and the
need for a greater push to use Less Lethal Tactics and have
graciously donated $450.00 to defer the cost to purchase a Taser
for use by the Public Safety Department.
The purpose of Resolution 03-172 is to accept and publicly thank
the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 470 - Anoka County for
their generous donation to the City of Lino Lakes.
OPTIONS
1. Adopt Resolution No. 03 - 172 accepting the donation.
2. Return the Resolution to staff for further information.
RECOMMENDATION
Option No. 1
COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2003
APPROVED
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•50 Mayor Bergeson indicated they had two Community Service Awards to present. He stated the first
51 was Ed Hemauer, from Ivy Ridge Lane. He indicated for several years Mr. Hemauer has walked
52 several miles a day picking up trash. He is out there almost every day, and has been for the last seven
53 years. He stated Mr. Hemauer was nominated by the residents of Winsell Farms Townhouse
54 Community for the Good Citizenship Award.
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56 Mayor Bergeson indicated that the second award is for Mr. Roger Jensen, who recently passed away.
57 He stated two family members are here to accept his award. Mr. Jensen is being honored for his
58 many years of volunteer service to the City, including participation on several boards and
59 commissions.
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61 B. Proclamation Declaring October "Crime Prevention Month" 2003, Police Chief Dave
62 Pecchia.
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64 Police Chief Dave Pecchia noted the agenda was long and he would not read the proclamation, but
65 thanked the citizens and City Council for making Lino Lakes one of the safest cities to live in.
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67 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK
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69 There was no report.
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71 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH
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73 A. Consider Reappointment of Andy Cardinal to the Rice Creek Watershed District
74 (RCWD)
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76 Police Chief Pecchia summarized the Staff report, indicating Mr. Cardinal seeks reappointment to a
77 three-year term with the RCWD.
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79 Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the reappointment of Andy Cardinal to the Rice Creek
80 Watershed District. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion.
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82 Motion carried unanimously.
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84 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA
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86 A. Consider Resolution No. 03-172, Accepting Donation from Vietnam Veterans of America
87 Chapter 470 — Anoka Co.
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89 Police Chief Pecchia presented the Staff report, noting the donation would go to defer the cost to
90 purchase a Taser for use by the Public Safety Department.
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92 Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 03-172 accepting a donation from
93 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 470 — Anoka County for a taser. Councilmember Reinert
94 seconded the motion.
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96 Motion carried unanimously.
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CERTIFICATION OF PORTION OF MEETING MINUTES
OF OCTOBER 13, 2003
LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ANOKA )
CITY OF LINO LAKES )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota, do hereby certify that the attached document is a true copy of that relevant
portion of the approved meeting minutes of the October 13, 2003 regular meeting of the
Lino Lakes City Council, pertaining to acceptance of funds for the Lino Lakes Police
Department Taser purchase, with the original thereof on file in the City Clerk's office,
and the same is a full, true and complete copy.
Witness my hand as said City Clerk and the Corporate Seal of the City this 24th day of
November, 2003.
Ann J. Blair, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Resolution No. 03-172
At the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council of October 13, 2003, Councilmember
O'Donnell introduced Resolution No. 03-172 and moved its adoption.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Reinert and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dahl, Reinert, Bergeson, Carlson and O'Donnell.
The following voted against same:
None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted.
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 03-172 ACCEPTING
DONATION FROM VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA --
CHAPTER 470 -- ANOKA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
• COUNTY OF ANOKA )
CITY OF LINO LAKES )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Clerk of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, do
hereby certify that the attached document is a true copy of Resolution No. 03-172 with the
original thereof on file in the City Clerk's office, and the same is a full, true and complete copy
insofar as the same relates the above-described donation.
Witness my hand as said City Clerk and the Corporate Seal of the City this 24TH day of
November, 2003.
Ann J. Blair
(SEAL)
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