Friday, April 11, 2008
Captain Michael Miller
With the recent negativity surrounding the Rogers Police Department, it is nice to report something positive involving the PD. At the meeting on 4/8, there was an item on the agenda to discuss Rogers Police Captain Mike Miller attending the 234th F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, VA from July 6, 2008 through September 12, 2008. Cost of training is minimal with travel, tuition, meals and lodging provided at no cost. Mike originally submitted his application in September 2002. Only the best of the best get an opportunity to attend this 10-week training. Less than ½ of 1 percent of all law enforcement officers will have the privilege of attending the FBINA; with acceptance based on invitation through a nomination process only. In fact, there were only 3 police officers from Minnesota were selected - one of those being Mike. This is a phenomenal opportunity and honor for Mike - one that he has been hoping for since 1989. No one deserves this more than Mike. If you see Mike around town, please congratulate him and wish him well.
Meeting on 4/8
The meeting on 4/8 was one of the quickest I have ever been part of. It was over by 7:30. A few of the highlights are as follows:
· Mayor Przybilla was absent.
· Nancy Sanford addressed the Council regarding Preschool U. They will be eventually utilizing space at the new High Pointe Church that is scheduled to be completed by December 2008. However, they need an interim location from approximately July to December. There was some brief discussion about allowing the use of the former Word of Peace building or allowing them to use the space Highpoint is currently using off of 81. The WOP building is currently for sale, so we recommended exploring an interim-use permit to allow the preschool to meet at High Pointe's current location in case the WOP building is sold. This item was referred to staff.
· The Senior Advisory Board made a presentation and I would like to pass on that there will be an open house at the Rogers-Hassan Senior Friendship Center (Hassan Town Hall) on Wednesday, April 23 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. I encourage everyone to attend and show your support of our City's seniors.
· A TIF workshop was set on 4/22 prior to that night's council meeting from 5:00-7:00 pm.
· At the last Council Meeting, Councilman Adams had asked Acting Chief Foster for a list of vehicles and how many miles are on each vehicle. The officers will be looking at the list to see what vehicles can be sold. The Acting Chief was also asked to begin tracking expenses by vehicle to see if there is a pattern of problems with a certain make/model. Right now we use mostly Chevy Impala's, which have been cheaper than a Ford, but if the maintenance costs are higher over the life of the vehicle it would make sense to look at buying Fords.
· There was one more item discussed, but I am going to dedicate a separate post to the topic.
· Mayor Przybilla was absent.
· Nancy Sanford addressed the Council regarding Preschool U. They will be eventually utilizing space at the new High Pointe Church that is scheduled to be completed by December 2008. However, they need an interim location from approximately July to December. There was some brief discussion about allowing the use of the former Word of Peace building or allowing them to use the space Highpoint is currently using off of 81. The WOP building is currently for sale, so we recommended exploring an interim-use permit to allow the preschool to meet at High Pointe's current location in case the WOP building is sold. This item was referred to staff.
· The Senior Advisory Board made a presentation and I would like to pass on that there will be an open house at the Rogers-Hassan Senior Friendship Center (Hassan Town Hall) on Wednesday, April 23 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. I encourage everyone to attend and show your support of our City's seniors.
· A TIF workshop was set on 4/22 prior to that night's council meeting from 5:00-7:00 pm.
· At the last Council Meeting, Councilman Adams had asked Acting Chief Foster for a list of vehicles and how many miles are on each vehicle. The officers will be looking at the list to see what vehicles can be sold. The Acting Chief was also asked to begin tracking expenses by vehicle to see if there is a pattern of problems with a certain make/model. Right now we use mostly Chevy Impala's, which have been cheaper than a Ford, but if the maintenance costs are higher over the life of the vehicle it would make sense to look at buying Fords.
· There was one more item discussed, but I am going to dedicate a separate post to the topic.
Friday, April 4, 2008
New Post...Finally
Sorry for the delay in getting a new post up. Things have been quite hectic with my family's vacation, transitioning into a new job, etc…
In the past week, each of the local papers published an interview with former police chief Oldfather. I am glad that he has chosen to make some of the details from the closed meeting public. I think he summed the situation up a lot better than I ever could. To this date, I have no second-thoughts regarding my decision to support the chief. Despite what has been said about me, I will continue to support Keith.
I was not at the Council meeting on 3/25 due to my flight being delayed on the way home, so for now there is nothing new to report. Thanks for your patience with me over the past few weeks and I promise I will get back to publishing new posts on a more frequent basis.
In the past week, each of the local papers published an interview with former police chief Oldfather. I am glad that he has chosen to make some of the details from the closed meeting public. I think he summed the situation up a lot better than I ever could. To this date, I have no second-thoughts regarding my decision to support the chief. Despite what has been said about me, I will continue to support Keith.
I was not at the Council meeting on 3/25 due to my flight being delayed on the way home, so for now there is nothing new to report. Thanks for your patience with me over the past few weeks and I promise I will get back to publishing new posts on a more frequent basis.
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