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Mounds View City Council June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 4 Mayor Lindstrom asked if the Police Department had an officer in mind for this event. Police Chief Zender stated he did not have an officer in mind, but he did not anticipate having a problem filling the event with an off duty officer. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated his concern was if the event would have proper training and bar tending. He explained he would like to have a training or bar tending certificate in hand. Mayor Lindstrom asked if City staff would be interested in providing a bar tender for events at the community center. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated he was not interested in pursuing this. Mayor Lindstrom inquired if Mr. Smith had a bar tending certificate. Mr. Smith reported he has a bar tending certificate and noted he serves in a bar at Minnesota Twins games. Council Member Clark questioned if there would be other people at the event serving and what would the timeline be for the event. Mr. Smith indicated he would be the only individual serving and discussed the timeline on when alcohol would be served at the event. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolut ion 9940, a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Arving Smith to Sell and Serve Alcoholic Beverages at the Community Center for a Class Reunion for Monrovia College Alumni Association in the Americas, Inc. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 9941, Approving the Purchase of (2) M500 In-Car Camera Systems and (13) V700 Body Worn Cameras. Police Chief Zender requested the Council consider the purchase of 2 M500 In-Car Camera Systems and 13 V700 Body Worn Cameras. He reported the department needed to upgrade its camera systems and noted this matter had been discussed at length by the Council at a work session meeting. He commented further on the proposed camera purchases and recommended approval. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9941, Approving the Purchase of (2) M500 In-Car Camera Systems and (13) V700 Body Worn Cameras. Council Member Meehlhause asked if this would be enough cameras for the department if the three vacant patrol positions were filled. Police Chief Zender indicated the 13 cameras would be sufficient at this time and noted he had backup cameras for the department to use. He commented further on what a valuable tool body worn cameras were for the department and its officers. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.