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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 8, 2021 <br />6:03 p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 2 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA – Continued <br /> <br />Crosby moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. <br /> <br />Johnson asked to add on to No) 16, he wished Jason the best of luck as he had a lot of passion for the golf <br />course. <br /> <br />Mayor Nelson noted Jason is the one who retired and whom Orono needs to replace. <br /> <br />Johnson seconded. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />There were no public comments. <br /> <br />POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT <br /> <br />18. BODY CAMERA POLICY PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> <br />Police Chief Correy Farniok said tonight he has before the Council their portable audio and video <br />recorders policy. This covers State statute, League of Minnesota Cities, and the policy before the Council <br />has been reviewed by Attorney Mattick and his team to make sure it fits the requirements of the State in <br />regards to the mandates in place as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and other data practices. This <br />includes body cameras, squad cameras, and weapons-mounted cameras. Chief Farniok said regarding <br />public comment, he received one voicemail today and the only question/concern the individual had is <br />regarding the data practices of the video released and who can obtain that information – especially when <br />it pertains to police tactics or movements. He will have to review the policy more closely to make sure it <br />is covered, but usually that type of information is considered private and would not be released, unless it <br />was for public need or because of safety concerns. <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh noted that was always the biggest issue, that private information will not get out, pictures of <br />the inside of houses, medical issues, etcetera. <br /> <br />Chief Farniok emphasized that this includes body cameras, weapon-mounted cameras, so it is all- <br />encompassing; therefore if they should get involved in a situation they should have the best available data <br />as well as best available product. Then they can help preserve the evidence and protect the officers and <br />have that information available for the general public. <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh noted Chief Farniok received a comment and part of the requirement is to open up for <br />public comment to put in the record. <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh opened the public comment at 6:08 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Walsh closed the public comment at 6:08 p.m. <br /> <br />Crosby moved, Seals seconded, to approve the Body Camera Policy. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0.