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j; = -i June 13, 1977 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on June 13, 1977 by Acting Mayor Karth. Council members present; McLean Schneider, Zelinka. Absent: Mayor Bohjanen who is on vacation. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Karth asked Mr. Schneider to introduce Mr. Zantek. Mr. Schneider told the members that Mr. Zantek was present to appraise the Council of the Changes taking place at the MMTC and the effect this will have on the community. Mr. Zantek presented a drawing of the facility indicating the fence that is being installed. This will enclose four of the cottages and four will remain outside the fence. The units outside the fenced area will be used by the Anoka County Juvenile Department. The remaining two cottages will have other usei that has not been determined at this time. Mr. Zantek said the facility will house 144 medium security males on com- pletion. At the present time, the criteria for just what is medium sec- urity has not been finalized. Mr. Zantek explained the double fence will have concertina wire between. This is a very sharp coil and has proven to be a deterrent to escape attempts. The inside fence is also equipped with an electronic 'E' field with seven closed circuit TV cameras monitoring the fence at all times. There will be one tower and a control center for monitoring the walls. Construction completion is planned for the end of October, but Mr. Zantek felt the facilities would not be ready for occupancy before the middle of November or later. Mr. Zelinka asked about the security personnel and Mr. Zantek said there will be approximately 141 people just for security. Mr. Schneider asked how many inmates were at the facility at the present time and Mr. Zantek said they have 85 minimum security men at the plant now. The question of the role of the Lino Lakes Police in relationship to this operation was put forth. Mr. Zantek said the MMTC Security personnel will handle the internal problems. The City Police will only be involved with the inmates of the cottages ouside the fence. The LLPD will only be called in if there is a major disturbance. Mr. Zantek felt there will be much less problems with this type of operation than with the previous operation with juveniles. The Council thanked Mr. Zantek for his information and the time spent in informing the Council of the plans for the facility. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the Minutes of May 17, 1977 as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. The Minutes of May 23, 1977 were corrected as follows: Page 5, paragraph 6, add 'non' in front of the word 'inflamable'. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes with corrections. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: