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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 • MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT — Continued Sansevere stated that he would like to find money for bulletproof vests for the police. Chief Good stated they had surveyed the department and were concerned that if all 18 vests were replaced at once, they would all need to be replaced again every 5 years. She would like to replace about 8 vests this year, and then replace vests as they expire. Mayor Peterson asked Chief Good to update Council on the fitness issue. Chief Good stated that they are in the early planning stages for a fitness program for the Police Department. They are considering several options: funding a club membership, remodeling and putting weight machines in the department or the new fire station, or hiring a trainer. Flint asked about rumors that Minnetonka Beach wanted to cut off all entrances from Orono. He stated there were public safety issues with such limited access and cul-de-sac - ing of numerous streets. Gaffron stated that staff was aware of the situation and prepared to respond. Nygard stated that survey stakes at the Forest Lake Landing had been pulled up and stolen, at a cost of about $1000 to the City. Moorse stated that they took pictures «when the stakes were in and don't have to redo the survey immediately. They do need to decide which stakes are necessary to guide people. Sansevere stated that neighbors should know • the removal of stakes could result in a fine. Nygard stated that the City should file a police report, and neighbors should be informed that the stakes have been stolen and asked if anyone witnessed the crime. Nygard stated that Joe Clemmons called him and was upset about progress on his neighbor's property. Gappa stated that they only have the swale left to grade in. PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. Approve Renewal of Safe Assure Safety Training Program Moorse stated that the training was for Public Works staff and was mandated by OSHA. The training meets federal requirements and occurs about every 2 months. Nygard moved, and Sansevere seconded, to approve the proposal from Safe Assure Consultants for conducting safety training and preparation of the related written programs and documentation at an annual cost of $3,233. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 7 4