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Y, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 17, 1987 POLICE INTERN REQUEST Councilmember Peterson asked what the City's liability is regarding the internship program. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that in this particular case, the school is covering the liability and the City is responsible for workers compensation coverage. Councilmember Callahan noted in reviewing the Orono Police activity report the overall increase in offenses from last year. Chief Kilbo explained the reasons being that the general crime rate has increased 12 - 19% and because the department has three additional personnel, more violations are being cited. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Goetten, to approve the internship of Kevin Walsh with the Orono Police Department starting May 11, 1987 for a three month period. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. WESTONKA SENIOR FUNDING REQUEST Councilmember Peterson asked if the Seniors automatically get the block grant funds, if not, where do they go f or f unds. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this is a discretionary funding request and if not approved, the seniors must apply for funding elsewhere. It was moved by Councilmember Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, to approve the funding request of the Westonka Senior Citizens for an amount of $5,000.00 and to approve the City of Mound applying for the funding for Mound, Spring Park, Minnetrista and Orono to the Discretionary fund of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. STEP SALARY INCREASE - OFFICER IR©ING ENGLISH* It was moved by Councilmember Sime, seconded by Councilmember Peterson, to approve a monthly increase for Officer English from $2,027 to $2,280 per month effective February 11, 1987. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 13