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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />May 28, 2008 <br />Mayor Capra stated that the Eagle Brook's church services will be ending at the same <br />time people will be leaving the Hugo site. Volunteers will be there to instruct people on <br />what would be the best route. <br />3. Police Department Reports <br />Sergeant Aldridge reported that there were a rash of car robberies (5 in 2 nights) mid- <br />May. He stated that officers are now patrolling the areas. There was one DWI, one <br />juvenile consumption, and a juvenile fight in McBride Park. In addition, there was <br />vandalism to the Skate Park. Sergeant Aldridge conveyed his frustration that happened, <br />and stated that they cannot place an officer at the Skate Park. <br />Councilmember Lee reported that there is a skate event coming up. He stated that, while <br />at the event, he would talk to some of the kids to see if he can obtain any information. He <br />will also let them know that the Skate Park doesn't have to be there and, if the vandalism <br />continues, it may no longer be there. He added that he believes it is just a couple kids <br />that are 90% of the problem. <br />Sergeant Aldridge reported that at the Department, they conducted several boy scout <br />tours, safety seminars, and ride-alongs. Sergeant Aldridge reported that the Centerville <br />police get more seat belts citations than the other 11 cities combined. <br />Mayor Capra stated that she heard a news story about a man who got a ticket for not <br />wearing his seat belt. He put the seat belt on. Later he got in an accident, and the seat <br />belt saved his life. <br />Sergeant Aldridge stated that the odds of surviving an accident are significantly higher if <br />the person is wearing a seat belt. <br />Sergeant Aldridge reported that the Department has hired internally for the vacant police <br />officer position. The background check has been completed and the officer's start date <br />will be June 9. <br />VII. OLD BUSINESS <br />1. McBride Park <br />Public Works Director Palzar stated they had a change order for the park and the work <br />would be completed by Friday. He stated that they left a portion of the trail to put in a <br />bench, and they will wrap trail around the East side of park. <br />Councilmember Lee inquired about whether there was suppose to be a trail. <br />Public Works Director Palzar stated that it was talked about but not done. <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />