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Mabusth explained the major cause is the large project at the former Pillsbury property. POLICE CHIEF ’S REPORT Police Chief provided definitions of his report. Also included some six- month statistics that deal with Part I and Part II crimes. Chief noted that he also provides a report to each cit> which lists crimes individually. He noted he could provide this report for all I'our cities or Just the City of Orono. Chief mentioned a request for radar enforcement and monitoring on County Road 15 in the area of Orono Orchard Road to assess the situation and determine what can be done about it. Chief also mentioned the curve and impact on Orono Orchard Road and how difficult it is to turn off of Orono Orchard Road and go east. He has instructed officers to be in that area more frequently for monitoring. The plan is to make that stretch of road have a reputation for being monitored regularly in the attempt to encourage drivers to slow down in that area. Hurr noted that there is a sign available that displays driver’s speeds and wondered if one could be rented or purchased Chief will look into the cost of renting or purchasing one of these signs. Chief commented that there might be an opportunity to seek a grant from the State of Minnesota for traffic enforcement funds to cover the DWI enforcement, seatbelt enforcement and speed enforcement. He asked if the Council to seek this grant. Kelley asked Chief how the Council should evaluate the police department on how well it’s operating, whether the Chief and staff feel they’re doing a good Job and what they’d like to improve, and whether the staff has been evaluated and how that’s done. Chief replied that a new evaluation form is being implemented which include a specific goal section. The current form doesn’t allow for a goal section. Kelley stated that he feels it’s the councils position to make sure the evaluation process is in place and would like to review the proce.ss. He also stated that he would like to hear ChieFs philosophy into management of otilcers. Chief explained that he was approached by a student at Orono High School who was in Police Explorer Unit for the Water Patrol, and who is also interested in exploring law enforcement as a career and is seeking an internship with the department. (W) JIM DANIELS - CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR - 1994 BUDGET Mr. Daniels introduced Commissioner Jim Patlrin. He noted that Commissioner Pattrin and his committee had met with the cable company several times with the goal of additional visibility and upgrades to the studio facilities. They’ve developed a good relationship with the cable company and added 1 staff as a result of the 1983 proposal, upgraded facilities, and a.sked for more visibility. Kelley asked how many residents in Orono have cable. _—