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22988.1 �. Ci.t� o� ORONO • - '�► RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL � NO. 2411 �, • - • • RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION - CHIEF MELVIN RILBO WHEREAS, Melvin Kilbo is Chief of the Orono Police Department; and WHEREAS, Chief Kilbo concerned with the drug problem in Orono, Spring Park, Long Lake and Minnetonka Beach felt the most appropriate role for the local police department to deal with drugs was development of a , program focused on users anc3 street level dealers; and WHEREAS, Chief Kilbo worked to develop in conjunction with the four City Attorneys a revised ordinance which dec lared trace amounts to be a misdemeanor making it easier to prosecute; and WHEREAS, Chief Kilbo appropriately trained and motivated Patrol Officers in the enforcement of these ordinances; and WHEREAS, information developed by Patrol Officers on the street was beneficial in the execution of search warrants and arrests ; and �`• WHEREAS, Chief Kilbo actively promoted his department's efforts with the School Districts to improve the information exchange between the Police Department and Schools as it• relates to alcohol and drug usage; and WHEREAS, this recognition has been done at the request of the Officers of his department, many of whom he has recognized for their efforts in this program. NOW, THEREFOI2E BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Orono together with the members of Chief Kilbo's department would like to have this resolution for outstanding service presented to Chief Kilbo for recognition of his excellent work, not only in development and execution of this program but also for his many years as Police Chief. " Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minne"sota at a regular meeting held April 25, 1988. , � � ATT T: �- - �_ Jam s R. Grabe , Nia�yor + '`/!L• ' -- rothy M a11in, City Clerk �