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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 1999 0 (Joint Powers Agreement, Continued) Flint stated that he was not opposed to the agreement, but relayed some complaints he has received regarding a dissatisfaction with the work performed by the recycling company. Flint stated that this complaint has been raised with the owner of the company, but the problem still persists and that this complaint should be followed through. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4382, a Resolution Approving Extension of the Joint Powers Agreement of the West Hennepin Recycling Commission through December 31, 2002. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Mayor Jabbour requested that the Public Works Director bring the complaint to the attention of the owner of the recycling company. Moorse stated that Amelia Kroeger, Recycling Coordinator, should also be informed about the complaint. ( #19) COPS IN SCHOOLS GRANT Moorse stated that the City of Orono has been awarded a grant in the amount of $125,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, which will provide funding for a police officer to work within the school district in order to increase the amount of time spent by the juvenile police officer in the school setting. Moorse stated the grant will enable the City to fund this police officer for the first three years, with • the City needing to budget money for this purpose thereafter should they desire to continue with the program. i Mayor Jabbour commented that it is difficult for the City Council to terminate a program such as this after it has been in effect for a number of years, noting that it is his personal opinion that the City does need additional police protection. Peterson stated that she is in agreement that Orono does need more police protection. Gary Cheswick, Orono Police Chief, stated that the Juvenile Officers are generally rotated back to a patrol officer after three to five years to prevent possible burnout. Kelley commented that the hiring of an additional police officer will in all likelihood require the City to keep that officer once the grant is used up. Kelley inquired whether the escalation in wages are normal cost of living increases. Mayor Jabbour commented that he will be making his decision on whether to approve this request on the need that exists in the community for the additional police protection. Moorse indicated that the escalation in wages reflect movement through a series of pay steps. Cheswick indicated that the School District contributes $18,300 of the juvenile police officer's wages. Cheswick stated that due to the increased amount of illegal activities at the school, additional police supervision is needed. Page 11