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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 10.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Work Session August 5, 2019 Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Council Chamber Security Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Discuss and provide staff direction. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> In the wake of the Virginia Beach,VA active shooter event on May 31, 2019,where a disgruntled <br /> employee indiscriminately opened fire on public works, planning and utilities employees,killing 12 people <br /> including a contractor and injuring four others,Mayor Dietz requested a discussion regarding council <br /> chamber security. <br /> Coincidently, on June 3,2019, the Council discussed barriers to public participation in local government <br /> following an article previously published in the League of Minnesota Cities Magazine. That discussion <br /> included thoughts to make city hall meetings more inviting for residents to participate in government. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />