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the motion to approve the Anoka County Joint Powers Agreement for Public Safety Communications Project (Item 10 A in the October 2002 Commission Minutes). Commissioner Grahek seconded the motion. The motion to approve the Consent AQenda was approved by all members present with Commissioner WriQht abstainina on the October Minutes as he was absent from that meetina. 7. Action Items: A. Approval of the Rules and Regulations Manual, Chapter 86, Minnesota Data Practices Act. Chief Heckman explained that Centerville City Attorney James Hoeft reviewed the document from a legal perspective and recommended approval as written. Motion: Commissioner Swedberg moved and Commissioner Grahek seconded a motion to approve Chapter 86 of the Rules and Regulations Manual as presented to the Commission. The motion was approved unanimouslv. B. Commission Secretary Vacancy Chief Heckman explained what he discovered by contacting Timesavers a contract minutes business. The cost would exceed the amount that is in the approved 2003 budget. A rather whimsical option was the Chief would take the minutes, but was not given serious consideration! Discussion centered on running an advertisement in the paper. Timesavers does not have staff available on the night the Commission meets and would have to hire additional staff. Motion: Commissioner Mahr made a motion that the Commission get on the waiting list for Timesavers and that as soon as arrangements can be made the Commission contract with Timesavers to record, prepare, and disseminate the Commission's Minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Karst. The motion was passed with 6 aves, 1 no vote. and 1 abstention. C. Towing Contract for 2003 - 2004 Chief Heckman presented information the Department gathered from Blue Tow in Blaine and Auto Medics on the cost of towing services for 2003 - 2004. The Chief stated that All Towing of Centerville was not interested in providing a quote. The biggest issue is storage of impounded vehicles. The Chief expressed satisfaction that both companies would provide timely and quality service to the Department, but his recommendation was to award the contract to Auto Medics based on lower cost. Motion: Commissioner Korst made a motion seconded by Commissioner Lund to award the towing contract to Auto Medics. The motion was approved unanimously. D. Planning Session The purpose of this action item was a One Day Planning Session and A Community Dialog Incorporating Commission Adopted Goal Setting. What actually transpired I.