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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • <br />HELD JANUARY 11, 1993 <br />ANNUAL PURCHASE OF NEW SQUAD CARS — CONT. <br />It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Mayor Callahan, to authorize <br />the purchase of three squad cars as budgeted with the bid award <br />under the State of Minnesota Contract #M5179 to Superior Ford for <br />the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria at a total purchase price of $40,896. <br />The 1993 budget amount of $40,000 includes the estimated credit of <br />$10,500 from the sale of three used squads, the change over costs <br />and certain replacement equipments. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />( #16) ORONO SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER <br />Sullivan explained this program is being proposed to provide a <br />better, more positive communication with the youth of the <br />Community. He felt the program will try to help shape youth into <br />responsible adults. He stated the School District is allowed to <br />fund this type of program through special levies. He recommends the <br />establishment of a special committee to establish an appropriate <br />school liaison program. <br />Goetten asked how this will affect the Orono budget if an officer <br />is provided to work at the school. • <br />Sullivan explained the department will increase in size due to the <br />program, but the total cost of that officer will be funded through <br />the School District, including any cost necessary if the program <br />were terminated. <br />Mayor Callahan noted the intent of the Council to review all <br />departments of the City. He felt it would be premature to go <br />forward with this program prior to that review. <br />Sullivan stated he is only asking the Council to participate in the <br />needs assessment dialogue committee, which does not mean they are <br />endorsing the program. He added, the officer in charge could also <br />do necessary work on campus at the same time. <br />Mayor Callahan stated he was not _prepared to make any type of <br />commitment with regard to the program until the department was <br />reviewed. <br />Goetten supported the goals of the Department, but wished to <br />postpone her decision. <br />Sullivan asked how they could decide they did not want something <br />if they did not know what that program was about. <br />0 <br />10 <br />