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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 1997 • Page '3 1 Fire Department, they reported this is the second time this has happened in one week. 2 Wagner stressed the vandalism in City parks needs to be addressed. 3 Wagner reported his attendance at National Night Out sites with Police Chief Engstrom. 4 They visited a total of eight sites. Although attendance was good, Wagner stated it was 5 somewhat diminished by the rainfall. Despite the rainfall, it appeared to be a good chance for 6 neighbors to get out and know each other better. 7 A. Recognition of Police Officers Jack Christman and Ron Lehner For Their Actions in 8 the Apprehension of Suspects in a Recent Homicide. 9 Police Chief Richard Engstrom reported that on August 1, 1997, while on duty in the City of 10 Lauderdale, Officer Lehner spotted a young juvenile attempting to steal a car. When he 11 investigated the juvenile fled. After a brief chase on foot, assisted by Officer Christman, two 12 suspects were apprehended. This resulted in the clearing of a homicide which had occurred in 13 St. Paul hours before. All property was recovered, the two suspects and a third suspect were 14 charged. 15 Police Chief Engstrom presented a Letter of Commendation to Officers Ronald E. Lehner, a 16 four year veteran of the St. Anthony Police Department and Jack C. Christman, a six year 408 veteran. He congratulated both officers for excellent police work. Mayor Ranallo presented Officers Lehner and Christman with a plaque commending them for 19 outstanding community service. He complimented both officers on the outstanding work they 20 and the entire police department performs for the City of St. Anthony. He thanked them for 21 their service. 22 B. Councilmembers - Continued. 23 Councilmember Faust reported that he, Councilmember Enrooth and City Manager Morrison 24 had attended the first Storm Drainage Task Force meeting on July 30, 1997. The Task Force 25 is off to a good start and has good technical assistance that will help to provide a long term 26 solution to the problem. 27 Faust reported he will attend a League of Minnesota Cities meeting on Fiscal Futures on 28 Thursday, August 14, 1997 and will report back to the Council at the next meeting. 29 Councilmember Enrooth reported VillageFest went quite well in spite of the weather. A 30 wrap-up meeting will be held on Monday, August 18, 1997 and he will report back to the 31 Council at the next meeting. 32 C. Mayor. 33 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance at the neighborhood meeting on storm water drainage 14 on August 4, 1997. He reported the meeting was well attended by approximately 85 people. 35 Mayor Ranallo reported Senator John Marty has sent a letter to Governor Carlson requesting 36 $1 million to help pay for damages to homes in the City of St. Anthony. Ranallo stated he