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` <br />City Council Minutes <br />January 18, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />----------------------------- <br />Mark Jurchen — 31378 Lakeland Avenue — Mr. Jurchen suggested that <br />the officers double up on rush hour for traffic control. <br />Jim Oraskovich — 27671 C.R. 107 — Mr. Oraskovich stated that he <br />supports the police force as it is. He noted that it is the responsibility of <br />Council to provide a safe environment for the community. He stated that <br />the City is seeing larger amounts of activity during the off-tourism season <br />due to more winter activities, more accidents, more growth in the school, <br />and due to the increasing number of retired people and elderly needing <br />emergency service. Mr. Oraskovich stated that some of the perceived <br />problems would be that there is not enough police visibility in the <br />community. He suggested having the police be more involved in <br />organizations and activities. He stated that he supports having our own <br />police force for the community. He further stated that Kate has been very <br />helpful and capable as an interim chief and administrative officer. <br />Curt Coqan — 31368 C.R. 112 — Mr. Cogan stated that he is a citizen with <br />a law enforcement background. He indicated that we need a police <br />department in Pequot Lakes now, more than ever; do to all the banks, <br />schools, and businesses. Mr. Cogan stated that the idea of contracting out <br />police services may work in the short term, but would not work on a long <br />� term basis. He further stated that this is a small town and there is a need <br />for small town policing with no expectation of a 24 hour department. When <br />there is no one on duty, there is the Sheriff's department and mutual aid. <br />He stated that the Chief needs to be an administrator but could also do <br />some street work. <br />Mike Davis — 3733 C.R. 17 — Mr. Davis stated that the Crow Wing County <br />Sheriff's office does not contract with any communities. <br />Mark Jurchen — 31378 Lakeside Ave. — Mr. Jurchen suggested using <br />mutual aid when needed and to stagger hours during weekends. <br />Tim Keen — 5491 C.R. 145 — Mr. Keen stated that he wants to be able to <br />identify with the police department which is the main reason that Jenkins <br />Township does not want to outsource with other cities or with the Crow <br />Wing County Sheriff. <br />Mark Jurchen — 31378 Lakeside Ave — Mr. Jurchen indicated that he <br />supports the local police department. He further stated that since we have <br />stepped up patrol we do not see near the severity of auto accidents. <br />Janet Wedan — 25490 E. Clark Rd. Nisswa — Ms. Wedan stated that <br />� from working within the department for the last six years she would <br />