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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 13, 2016 Page 8 1 Departments in any city or state. He stated the Council of Falcon Heights did not have the 2 appropriate data. The number of people murdered by Police is 483 justifiable shootings. 1,419 3 shootings occurred. He believed there is a large number of people of color in those NON - 4 justifiable shootings. He provided comparison statistics to other countries, stating the St. 5 Anthony Police Department has murdered one person. He felt community outrage is not desired 6 in any City by officials or residents, noting while having a conversation with an officer about the 7 safety of pedestrians protesting, the officer had his hand on his gun. A photograph depicting that 8 was taken. He asked the Council to take this matter seriously. 10 Mr. John Thompson stated he was a co- worker and good friend of Philandro. He gave his 11 condolences to Councilmember Brever on her loss. Mr. Thompson stated he lost his mother this 12 morning but he came here for Philandro as the conversation needs to get started and the Police 13 Chief should be present to hear the comments. He stated he is in fear of his life if he sees a police 14 car behind him with flashing lights. He would rather be pulled over by the St. Paul Police 15 Department. Mr. Thompson believed it is well known in the black community not to travel on 16 that portion of Larpenteur. He felt this police problem has been going on for a long time and the 17 problem should be fixed for the children. He wanted the Council's support of this proposal and 18 if it needs to be tweaked, to make recommendations to tweak it. 19 20 A St. Paul resident, stated he hopes the Council takes notice of this step in the future for the 21 community. He suggested Council speak with the community. 22 23 Mayor Faust stated the Council appreciates all the comments. He explained this is a multi -prong 24 function. First, the City Manager and he will meet with the various groups. A Work Group will 25 be presented at the next Council Meeting that will include Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. 26 Mayor Faust stated some people need to be brought in that may have a different perspective. City 27 Manager Casey suggested Kristine and a small group sit down for a discussion. Mayor Faust 28 stated the entire letter is available on the website and the Council hears what is being stated. He 29 indicated this issue will not be dropped regardless of the outcome of the court case. Mayor Faust 30 stated he wants to do it right the first time and is grateful for the respect the groups have shown 31 to Council. 32 33 An unidentified speaker asked if the Work Group will be formed. Mayor Faust stated he will do 34 it as a Work Group with the cities to initiate this, noting there may be many different work 35 groups. 36 37 Ms. McGuire stated it would be nice to hear if there is a sense of support for the Work Group. 38 39 The consensus of the Council was support of the proposal. 40 41 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 42 43 City Manager Casey reported every three years, lead and copper levels are tested and everything 44 passed with flying colors. He has been working to set up training for the entire staff for racial 45 awareness and a session will also be held for City Commissions. St. Anthony is a member of the 46 LMC and Mr. Casey serves on the Board of Directors. City Manager Casey stated race and