Forest Lake City Council Workshop April 15th, 2024
Lake Center for Youth and Families update
School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement and staffing models
Parks Commission ordinance and future framework
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
It is a great way to help kids and their families move ahead in a positive way.
One of my concerns is if we wanted to go back to that model just the heads up that that may take some Advanced time.
You have an opportunity to learn from your past mistakes and I hope after hearing why I resigned you take pause of this work.
People (5)
Mayor BeanMayorFacilitates city council workshop and manages agenda flow.
Facilitates city council workshop and manages agenda flow.
Linda MatsonCommunity Outreach CoordinatorUpdates council on Lake Center for Youth and Families annual report and programming.
Updates council on Lake Center for Youth and Families annual report and programming.
Chief PetersonPolice ChiefDiscusses SRO contracts and department staffing capacity.
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Discusses SRO contracts and department staffing capacity.
“The agreement does go through the 2024-2025 school year so we would definitely sit down and discuss going forward what that might look look like”
Addressing long-term SRO staffing expectations.
Dr. Steve MassieSuperintendentSupports SRO contract changes and emphasizes positive police-student relationships.
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Supports SRO contract changes and emphasizes positive police-student relationships.
“Our SROs are based on a relationship first connection with kids... kids are going to our SRO not because of a legal matter or a criminal matter but they just need support.”
Explaining the role of SROs in the district.
Terry SteamblockFormer CommissionerCriticizes the city's handling of the Parks Commission and lack of transparency.
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Criticizes the city's handling of the Parks Commission and lack of transparency.
“It has become abundantly clear that this commission is not needed... these meetings have now turned into staff updates and a constant reminder that we do not have a budget nor do we have a voice”
Reading her 2022 resignation letter.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Workshop session, 6:30 PM