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Forest Lake City Council Workshop April 15th, 2024

Scandia City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Lake Center for Youth and Families update

School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement and staffing models

Parks Commission ordinance and future framework

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Notable Quotes (3)

It is a great way to help kids and their families move ahead in a positive way.

— Linda Matson
Youth ServicesDescribing the Lake Center Intervention Program.

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.

— Chief Peterson
Public SafetyDiscussing the difficulty of reversing the SRO staffing reduction.

You have an opportunity to learn from your past mistakes and I hope after hearing why I resigned you take pause of this work.

— Terry Steamblock
Parks GovernanceAddressing the council on the current Parks Commission ordinance.

People (5)

Mayor BeanMayor

Facilitates city council workshop and manages agenda flow.

Linda MatsonCommunity Outreach Coordinator

Updates council on Lake Center for Youth and Families annual report and programming.

Chief PetersonPolice Chief

Discusses SRO contracts and department staffing capacity.

1 quote

“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 MassieSuperintendent

Supports SRO contract changes and emphasizes positive police-student relationships.

1 quote

“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 Commissioner

Criticizes the city's handling of the Parks Commission and lack of transparency.

1 quote

“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

Central Learning Center (CLC)Forest Lake Area High School568 Southshore Drive

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Workshop session, 6:30 PM
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