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4 1 <br /> The "no parking" concerns are addressed by the on duty officers at the onset and end of each <br /> school day. The "no parking" areas are namely for the bus circulation. <br /> Mayor Wilharber noted receipt of a letter executed by Ms. Kathy Millington which addressed <br /> snowmobiles and the safety of the children. <br /> Ms. Kathy Millington commented that the safety of the children is a high priority at the school. <br /> Randy Hagerty - Present Recycling Awar <br /> Mr. Randy Hagerty presented recycling awards to two commercial businesses. Tom Thumb and <br /> Comer Express accepted the 1998 recycling awards. Mayor Wilharber recognized the business <br /> owners: Mr.& Ms. John Magill and Ms. Monique Sahlstrom, for participating in the City's <br /> recycling efforts. <br /> Bob Makela & Nicholas Miller - Community Oriented Policing <br /> Mr, Nicholas Miller, Community Service Officer (CSO) and Mr. Bob Makela (Deputy Chief) <br /> were present to discuss community oriented policing. CSO Miller described the areas he will <br /> assist in: <br /> Animal concerns <br /> Blight areas <br /> Traffic control - Accidents <br /> Police Explorer Advisor - Students <br /> Crime Prevention for business and residential properties - alarm checks <br /> Neighborhood Watch <br /> School Patrol <br /> Bike Safety <br /> Baby Sitters Safety Courses <br /> Child Seat Safety <br /> Safe & Sobber Courses <br /> McGruff Houses <br /> Triad - Senior awareness and crime watch program <br /> Kids, Cops & Firefighters <br /> CSO Miller elaborated on the Neighborhood Watch program. Each area has captains and co- <br /> captains that meet twice a year, answer neighbors questions, watch homes and have annual block <br /> parties. <br /> In addition, Deputy Chief Makela briefed the council on the police departments grid system for <br /> the Neighborhood Watch Program and McGruff Houses. The grid system is comprised of grid 5 <br /> - south of Main Street and grid 6 - north of Main Street. Crime watch groups assist neighbors to <br /> know one another and to watch each others homes while at work or on vacation. Also, enjoyable <br /> activities are scheduled throughout the year, i, e. National Night Out; Neighborhood Watch block <br /> parties. The McGruff Houses are designed so children in fear have a house to enter until the <br /> 2 <br />