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Mounds View City Council February 10, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller reported the Mounds View Business Council would meet on Wednesday, February 12th at the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. She commented the Festival in the Park Committee was still seeking volunteers. The next Festival in the Park Committee meeting would be February 18, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Council Member Mueller explained that resident Lisa Ripley would be assisting the City in writing a history of Mounds View from 1976 to 2010. Interviews would be held with key residents. Those interested in assisting with this project are encouraged to contact City Hall. Council Member Meehlhause recognized the Irondale Cross Country Ski Teams. Council Member Gunn discussed an upcoming event for the Irondale Robotics Team. B. Reports of Staff. 1. Police Department Annual Report Police Chief Kinney reviewed the 2013 Police Department Annual Report with the Council. He discussed the crime statistics, noting arrests and burglaries were down, along with calls for service. He reviewed the benefits of the DARE program along with the police presence at area schools. He was proud to report that local businesses passed both their tobacco and alcohol compliance checks last year. Police Chief Kinney provided comment on the Towards Zero Deaths campaign noting the department had two saturation events each month. The program was funded by Federal dollars. He reported the K-9 unit received a PD1 certification last summer and was pleased to report that Officer Niko received a ballistics vest. He thanked the community for continuing to support the K-9 unit. Police Chief Kinney discussed the staffing changes and new hires that occurred in 2013, stating he was proud the department. He thanked each of his officers for filling in when needed and for their assistance in training the new recruits. He explained Officer Darrel Meyer received a Life Saving Award from the City of New Brighton for his assistance in resuscitating a young woman. Mayor Flaherty appreciated the gun safety classes offered in the community noting there was a large number of students enrolled each year. Council Member Gunn discussed a self defense class she attended which was taught by Officer Keckheisen. She was impressed by instruction and involvement by the girls at the class. Council Member Meehlhause questioned who would be stepping into the School Resource Officer position. Police Chief Kinney explained that Officer Knitter has served as the SRO for six years and would be returning to patrol. The department would be seeking a patrol officer that was interested in serving in this capacity.