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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />NOV 2 3 1998 <br />^^rYo:■c■p.o^;o <br />'• November 18, 1998 <br />Item No: <br />Department Approval:Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Name: Gary Cheswick^^l^^^ <br />Title:Chief of Police <br />Item Description: Acknowledgement of Mike Carlson and Matt Hagen for efforts in support of <br />th- D.A.R.E. program - Resolution <br />Exhibits:1. Resolution in recognition of Mike Carlson <br />2. Certificate of Appreciation for Matt Hagen <br />DISCUSSION <br />In the spring of 1997, Officer Mike Carlson approached the City of Orono, offering to <br />donate his own race car and time to promote the DARE program for a two year project, on behalf <br />of the Orono Police Department. Mike’s offer was gratefully accepted and the race car was <br />customized with the help of local merchants, to visually enhance the DARE program. Mike, <br />along with Matt Hagen, a member of the Orono Police Reserve, contributed many, many hours <br />attending events within the various communities, showing the car and promoting DARE. The <br />car received 1st and 2nd place honors continually, with requests to show the car at additional <br />events. Mike and Matt continued unselfishly to promote DARE throughout the summer months <br />of 1998 until completion of the program. Because of their dedication, the City wishes to <br />acknowledge the contribution of Mike CarLson and Matt Hagen. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />1. Adoption of a resolution of recognition for Mike Carlson’s support of the DARE <br />program and; <br />2. Pre.sent Mike Carlsoti with Resolution and Matt Hagen with Certificate of <br />Appreciation.