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~ concerned with two items. First, that all criminal incidents as defined by the Chief of Police and City Attorney, that occur on-site immediately be reported to the Circle Pines-Lexington Police Department, and will cooperate fully with any resulting criminal investigation and prosecution. Second, Waterworks management will undertake aggressive training of all employees in the following areas: a. Detecting and dealing with excessive consumption of alcohol on the licensed premises. Patrons and staff will be notified in no uncertain terms that no alcohol is to be served to obviously intoxicated persons. b. Security personnel will be provided with Use of Force Training in an effort to reduce use of force complaints lodged against security personnel. Such training is to be approved by the Chief of Police. Councilmember Buckbee noted she attended "youth night" at Waterworks and briefed the Council on her findings. Councilmember Buckbee added security was tight both in the bar and in the parking lot. Furthermore, she did not notice liquor served to minors, but noted she was able to remove her adult drinking wrist band. Mayor Wilharber questioned if the City should require Waterworks staffhave an off-duty Police Officer. Officer Jensen commented security cannot arrest citizens, but they can detain a person breaking the law until a Police Officers arrives. Councilmember Brenner questioned if Waterworks liquor license can be contingent upon outstanding bills being paid. Councilmember Brenner suggested staff investigate Waterworks outstanding balance. MOTION by Mayor Wilharber to authorize Staff to research outstanding debt incurred by Waterworks, including the following: Anoka County Lorenz Bus Service City Police Department Centerville Elementary School Department of Natural Resources Centerville Lions North Memorial Ambulance Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. Motion carried unanimously. The Council requested the information by the next Council meeting. Main Street Speed Concerns Officer Jensen reported his findings with the Main Street speed limit. Officer Jensen noted the west bound signs on Main Street are in accordance with MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation) and cannot be removed from their location. Officer Jensen commented if the City entertains a DOT Main Street traffic study, the City risks an increase in the speed limit on Main Street. Officer Jensen noted Mr. Roger Buttler of the Anoka County Highway Department told him the thirty-mph speed sign in front of Tom Thumb was not lowered. Furthermore, the County will not authorize the sign a if the city placed a different speed sign at this location. Officer Jensen . 6