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City Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1999 Page 6 1 Ranallo stated the City's audit will take place May 4, 1999 and suggested the Council review this 2 issue at that time. 3 4 Chief Engstrom reviewed the 1998 Police Department Annual Report including strength, budget, 5 crimes and incidents for 1998. He noted that the high number of suspicious person/vehicle calls 6 to the police by residents is due to community participation as well as the visibility and proactive 7 stance of officers within the community. 8 9 Chief Engstrom noted a total of 2,324 police reserves volunteer hours for 1998. Ranallo stated 10 that all reserve officers are encouraged to attend the upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. 11 - 12 Cavanaugh asked where the majority of larceny occurs in the City, noting the high numbers. 13 Chief Engstrom stated that Cub Foods, which utilizes private security, apprehends shoplifters 14 who are turned over to the police for prosecution. 15 16 Thuesen noted the drastic drop in the number of DWI's from 1997 to 1998 and asked for 17 clarification. Chief Engstrom stated there is a nationwide reduction in DWI's and the City is 18 well below the average and has one of the highest clearance rates. 19 ' 20 Marks stated that he has seen many moving traffic violations occur along Silver Lake Road, and 21 asked whether anything could be done to regulate that. Chief Engstrom stated that the Police 22 Department is aware of these violations and periodic patrols are done on Silver Lake Road, 23 adding that vehicles are clocked to monitor average speeds and traffic patterns. He noted that 24 patrolling'is difficult during rush hour. 25 26 Ranallo thanked Chief Engstrom for his report. 27 28 G. Councilmembers. 29 Cavanaugh reported that the St. Anthony/New Brighton Chemical Health Coalition currently has 30 3 active sub-committees working to give the organization permanent structure and enhance its 31 survivability. 32 33 Cavanaugh reported that he has scheduled a meeting.with the Northwest Family Services to 34 review their activities and budget. 35 36 Cavanaugh reported on his participation in the VillageFest-Planning Meeting on Monday, April 37 11, 1999. He stated that all committees are filled except the parade committee which is still 38 looking for a chairperson. He added the committees will meet the 2nd Monday of each month 39 until July when they will meet every Monday. He stressed the need for volunteers and 40 encouraged interested residents to participate. 41