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City Council Minutes July 5, 2016 Page 5 of 9 ----------------------------- 8.2. National Night Out—August 2nd Sergeant Turcotte informed the Council of the first annual National Night Out event to be held on August 2nd at Trailside Park from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will be hosted by the Police Department with food, beverages, activities, and music provided. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT HOSTED BY THE PEQUOT LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8.3. Part-Time Police Officer Resignations The Council acknowledged the resignations of part-time police officers Adam Kronstedt and Caitlin Robinson and thanked them for their service. 8.4. Police Vehicle Sergeant Turcotte updated the Council on the 2010 Dodge Charger hail damage incurred during the last storm. Sergeant Turcotte noted the cost to repair this vehicle is comparable to its total value and the age and odometer mileage is of concern. Fully equipped new squad estimates and potential revenue sources in the amount of$35,000 were reviewed. Council Member Akerson questioned if the number of vehicles in the Police Department fleet would increase with this potential purchase. Sergeant Turcotte stated the vehicle count will remain the same. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ORDER A NEW SQUAD TO BE FINANCED FROM BUDGETARY SAVINGS, INSURANCE SETTLEMENT, AND VEHICLE SALES. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Public Works 9.1.A. Street Name — East Twin Trail Nancy Malecha informed the Council of her conversations with Tom Dumont at MnDOT on this street name issue. According to Mr. Dumont, the decision making authority for the naming of the street segment between Pow Wow Point and Olson Road is still in the City's decision making jurisdiction. Ms. Malecha noted the street name sign along