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City Council Minutes <br /> March 7, 2017 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE <br /> SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 17-02. COUNCIL <br /> MEMBER LOUKOTA SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4- <br /> 0. <br /> 6.3. State Building Code <br /> Mayor Adams noted that Pat Tweed has submitted a letter to the Council <br /> supporting the adoption of a City wide building code. <br /> Tom Nelson addressed the Council regarding the Fire Department's <br /> support of a building code for Pequot Lakes. He noted that there is <br /> currently no checks and balance in place for contractors and the Fire <br /> Department has been in situations where buildings have been unsafe for <br /> training burns. <br /> Dawn Bittner noted the cities of Baxter, Brainerd, Breezy Point, and Pine <br /> River currently enforce the state building code. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE PLANNING <br /> COMMISSION TO REVISIT THE ADOPTION OF THE STATE BUILDING <br /> CODE AND BRING FORTH A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY <br /> COUNCIL. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 7. Fire <br /> 8. Police <br /> 8.1. FBI National Academy <br /> Chief Klang informed the Council that he has been accepted to attend the <br /> FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia from October through <br /> December 2017. He explained that classes are held Monday through <br /> Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and focus on leadership development, <br /> critical thinking, and 21st century policing. Mr. Klang further noted that the <br /> FBI pays for all expenses and travel to and from this Academy and during <br /> his absence Sergeant Turcotte would be appointed Acting Chief. <br /> Mayor Adams stated that this is a great honor for Chief Klang and the <br /> community but she is concerned with the increased cost to the City budget <br /> for an interim pay increase and additional shifts from part-time police <br /> officers. <br />