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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 17, 1995 Page 3 1 Commissioner Makowske inquired if there is enough support for the landlord when taking 2 actions against undesirable tenants. Chief Engstrom indicated yes there is, in fact more and more 3 apartment managements are able to review in depth those moving into the complexes. 4 Commissioner Makowske inquired if the city is seeing results of the D.A.R.E. program. The 5 Chief indicated there has been a reduction of petty crimes and vandalism. 6 Commissioner Makowske indicated there is a perception that the crime facing Northeast 7 Minneapolis is moving towards St. Anthony, he questioned the Chief in regard to this. The 8 Chief indicated in some respects that may be true and unavoidable, but there are many aspects 9 where the community has opted to control its own destiny. The Chief indicated the officers in St. 10 Anthony are more proactive than reactive and that shows them to be more aggressive. 11 Commissioner Horst inquired when Apache is redeveloped, will there be a traffic issue to be 12 concerned about. The Chief indicated the roads were built in the 1960's when traffic was at its 13 worst with stop signs, and he felt there should be no concerns now. 14 Commissioner Horst inquired as to how to keep the "feel" of the community. The Chief 15 suggested continuing the public "Town Meetings". He felt these meetings show the community 16 that the Police Department is made up of people just like them and it shows the officers that the 17 community supports them. 18 Chief Engstrom indicated the past support of the community has encouraged the officers to do 19 their best, because they do not want to let the community down. 20 Commissioner Franzese inquired as to housing mix. The Chief indicated he would not like to see 21 any increase in rental properties. 22 Commissioner Franzese asked what advice the Chief might give the Commission in regard to 23 traffic on Silver Lake Road, should redevelopment of Apache occur. The Chief indicated it is 24 hard to plan for an unknown. The Police Department does not encourage a four lane connection 25 on Silver Lake Road. 26 Commissioner Faust expressed his gratitude for the officers delivering their Commission packets 27 each month. He noted it is nice to see the officers in the neighborhood on "non-business" calls. 28 B. Fire Chief Johnson's Report. 29 Chair Bergstrom indicated the information from Chief Johnson was received in the September 30 Packet and is for the Commission's information.