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02/28/91 Meeting Minutes GOLDEN VALLEY POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COr44ISSI0N Thursday. February 28, 1991 Minutes The meeting of the Golden Valley Police Civil Service Commission was held in the lower level of the Public Safety Building on Thursday, , February 28, 199$. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Sandbaken, Thorsen and Johnson. Commissioner Sandbaken, chair, called the meeting to order. Also present were Director Mooney and Captains Shellum and Johnson of the Golden Valley Police Department. The minutes of the January 29, 1991 , and December 20, 1990, meetings were approved the the commission with an amendme�t by Director Mooney to reflect "hirings throughout the year. " Director Mooney and the po]ice staff presented the annual report and an update on department activities , 1991 operations and administration goals and a public safety organizational chart (see attached) . Among the major top9cs covered: • State Representative Kelly is introducing legislation to mandate four year degree; (concerns about whether the four year requirement must be in police science or other fields) . • Successful work by the department in specific areas ; collaboration with other Hennepin County Departments has proven to be helpful . Golden Valley participates with seven city drug task forces (New Hope, Crystal , Hopkins , St. Louis Park, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale) . This has been helpful in targeting street level dealers. • The department continues to work with schools and other social service agencies to address the needs of at—risk youths to develop positive relationships with these youth. A detached youth worker has been helpful in identifying youth that may benefit from appropriate ayency support. Counteract (Bob Shellum' s brain child> has provided classroom instruction to all fifth grade students in Golden Valley. Parents are encourayed to be a part of helping their child with Counteract and are invited to a graduation ceremony where students review for parents some of the things they have learned about making good decisions and choices . 125 parents attended a recent graduation for 75 students at Noble Elementary. Crime Prevention The Department appreciates the work of the many Crime Prevention volunteers . A part—time person is working to help organize hosts for neighborhood watch groups . The "newsletter" which is put together by volunteers and edited by Sheila Miller is helpful in getting information and alerts to people. Page Two Golden Valley Police Civil Service Commission Domestic Assault Pro.iect � Increase in women' s acknowledgement of assault; the policy/law has been changed from "may" arrest to "will " arrest if the officer observes assault. There is beginning to be more involvement of social service agencies and the criminal courts in the early stages with the hope that victims can get counseling and that some of the perceptions and attitudes of those in the court systems can be changed. The department expects to offer training for all officers. New Initiative A major goal for the future will be to design and build a public safety building that supports community and volunteer involvement, ample space for department services and activities and with a communication system that supports the departments needs. Other areas briefly discussed: • Liquor control monitoring • Police reserve volunteers assisting at special events • Animal control/impound kennels • Guns/permits to carry • Golden Valley/New Hope Communications System Chair/Commissioner Sandbaken received and reviewed with commissioners the past years work and the goals for 1991 . Director Mooney and Captains Shellum and Johnson were commended for their outstanding performance; the professional way in which they carry out their responsibilities and the time and energy that have put into working to improve the overall effectiveness of the department. Commissioner Sandbaken commented that he felt the department and the Commissioners shared a similar philosophy regarding the department and considered the department/staff forward looking and always interested in improving. Commissioners Thorsen and Johnson also endorsed these comments . Director Mooney indicated that the Captains Shellum and Johnson run their divisions very well and they are responsible for the improved climate throughout the department. He further stated that he and the staff feel supported by the Coemissioners , appreciate the wisdom of decisions that were made and felt that the Commissioners had been open and responsive to the department. � c — . ��,r� -D AH��� s,.�� �y,,,(�,�;°'"U , The date for the next meeting was postponed until a date compatible with the schedule of all Commissioners could be determined. The meeting was adjourned at 6: 15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Carol Johnson, Secretary