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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Wednesday, March 22, 2017 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />4. PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK PROGRAM — UPDATE -Continued <br />City's Cleanup Day. Staff will be on site to collect unused prescription drugs that day only from 8 a.m. to <br />2 p.m. The other days of the year the deactivation bags will be available to residents at the Orono Police <br />Station. Each of the bags will hold 45 pills, six ounces of liquor or six patches. <br />Farniok stated one of the leading causes of people becoming addicted to drugs is through using <br />prescription drugs. The bags will allow residents to dispose of their prescription drugs year-round rather <br />than having to wait for the one -day drug take back event. Currently there are only two drop-off sites in <br />this area, one at Hennepin County Water Patrol in Spring Park and one at Ridgedale District Court. <br />Farniok cautioned people to not flush their prescription drugs down the toilet since it can cause issues <br />with the City's drinking water and sanitation system. <br />Famiok stated the Orono Police Department has partnered with Crime Prevention Fund in this program <br />and 300 bags have been purchased for Orono. Farniok stated the bags are easy to use and are safe for <br />landfills. Famiok stated the police have had issues with people breaking into homes and stealing <br />prescription drugs and that this is one way to get rid of unused and unwanted prescription drugs. <br />Famiok reported last year the City took in 58 pounds of prescription drugs at the Take Back Event. The <br />drugs are then taken to the incinerator. Famiok noted they do not track anyone who brings in drugs. <br />Printup asked how the information about the program will be disseminated to the public. <br />Farniok stated the program has just been launched but that they will be putting information online, in the <br />police department office, and city newsletter. Famiok stated the bags will not be handed out at different <br />events because the bags cost just under $3 per bag. Farniok stated they would like the residents to come <br />into the police department to pick one up. <br />Walsh suggested information also be posted to the City's Facebook Page <br />The City Council took no formal action on this item. <br />2016 POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT- PRESENTATION <br />Police Chief Correy Famiok provided a recap of the activities of the Orono Police Department for 2016. <br />Farniok stated the Police Department prides themselves in building partnerships within the community <br />and that those partnerships make the Orono Police Department better aware of what is happening in the <br />City as well as help people become comfortable with asking questions and expressing concerns. <br />As an example, during National Night Out, the Police Department made contact with hundreds of people. <br />As part of the Heart Safe Communities, police officers helped train just under 2,000 people on CPR and <br />AED use. The Police Department also partnered with WeCAN by collecting groceries at various events <br />and donating refurbished bicycles. <br />Famiok stated the Police Department also hosts Civilian Use of Force classes, with 18 residents in <br />attendance. Famiok stated they hope to host another one sometime this fall. The classes are a great <br />success and help make community members understand why the police do what they do in certain <br />situations. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />