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City Council Minutes <br /> February 2, 2016 <br /> Page 3 of 12 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> The January 2016 Fire Department Operations Report and January 27, <br /> 2016 Fire Board Meeting minutes were distributed to the Council. <br /> 8. Police <br /> 8.1. Annual Report <br /> Chief Kiang discussed the 2015 Annual Report with the Council. Mr. <br /> Kiang noted that the prescription drug disposal dispenser at city hall has <br /> been very popular. <br /> Mayor Sjoblad commended the police department on their diligence in <br /> patrolling the community. Council Member Akerson commended the <br /> police department on the speed minder signs. <br /> 8.2. Request to Begin Hiring Process <br /> Chief Kiang informed the Council that he would like to hire a replacement <br /> for the front desk position in the police department. The job duties would <br /> entail clerical and technical duties for the police department as well as <br /> grant writing duties for the City. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA MOVED TO BEGIN THE HIRING <br /> PROCESS FOR A FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER. COUNCIL <br /> MEMBER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED <br /> 4-0. <br /> 9. Public Works <br /> 9.1. CSAH 11 Temporary Route Conditions <br /> Tim Houle updated the Council on the following CSAH 11 temporary route <br /> conditions that he has reviewed with MnDOT and Crow Wing County. Mr. <br /> Houle requested that the City be proactive by approving these conditions <br /> but cautioned that they may be subject to change per review by <br /> Mathiowetz Construction. If changes are requested, Mr. Houle noted that <br /> the City's Highway 371 Coordination Team could review the changes and <br /> present them to the Council at a future meeting. <br /> 1. The City's approval is contingent on the County's approval (they have <br /> weighed in and are in agreement with these conditions —the County <br /> will not have a separate agreement) and on MnDOT's original Design- <br /> Build Contract. <br />