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e e e Page 3 Elk River City Council Minutes April 3, 1989 COUNCILMmGER SCHULDT MOVED TO ACCEPT THE EASEMENT AS PRESENTED CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW OF THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7.5 Fire Hall Building Expansion Architect Fire Chief, Russ Anderson, was present to discuss with the City Council the hiring of an architect for the design and supervision of an expansion to the Fire Hall. Russ Anderson indicated that the architect desired for this project is the same architect who did the original building in 1972. The individual is Peter Racchini of Peter Racchini and Associates. A standard form of agreement between owner and architect has been signed by Mr. Racchini and this agreement is being reviewed by the City Attorney. Fees for the architects services will be $14,200 with an hourly charge for additional services not included within the agreement. It was also noted that the fee would be reduced because the owner (the City) doing certain construction work of the nature that would require no work by the architect. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE MR. PETER RACCHINI OF PETER RACCHINI & ASSOCIATES AS THE ARCHITECT FOR THE BUILDING EXPANSION AT THE FIRE HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $14.200. CONTINGENT UPON THE ATTORNEY BEING SATISFIED THAT THE AGREEMENT ADEQUATELY PROTECTS THE CITY IN THIS PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 8. Police Department Annual Report Chief of Police, Tom Zerwas, reviewed his annual report with the City Council. Chief Zerwas summarized the acitivites in 1988 within his department and in general terms indicated that it was a very busy and productive year. The City Police Department has undergone some organizational changes in 1988, and this has resulted in a second sargeant position being created to supervise the Juvenile Officers, Community Service Officers, and Investigation Department. Chief Zerwas reviewed the addition of new officers to the department in 1988 and the overall increase in activities of the Police Department. Following a review of the accomplishments of the department including its high clearance rate, the Chief reviewed goals for 1989. At this time Chief Zerwas introduced Juvenile Officer, Bryan Vita, and discussed the D.A.R.E. Program with the City Council. The D.A.R.E. Program began in 1988 and is a drug awareness program geared toward the elementary classes. At this time Bryan presented a slide show on the D.A.R.E. Program. In summary, Chief Zerwas indicated that 1988 was the busiest year experienced by the Police Department. Part I and Part II crimes increased. This increase is assumed to be based on the influx of new residents. the increased traffic generated by these residents and our close proximity to fast growing suburban communities. The goals specifically mentioned by the Chief included the organization of an emergency response unit, the reduction of serious crime. the addition of new police officers, and the completion of a police department policy and procedures manual. The City Council presentation and department. thanked Chief enthusiastically Zerwas and indicated Officer Vita its support for for their the