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Closed executive session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
February 16, 2020
The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Rachel Harris,
Larry Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
(Ms. Deno), Police Chief (Mr. Harcey), Senior Management Analyst (Ms. Solano),
Communications and Marketing Manager (Ms. Smith), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick)
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Spano read the following statement:
The meeting will be closed as permitted by MN Statute Section 13D.05 Subd. 3 (d) to receive a
security briefing from Police Chief Harcey regarding procedures and plans to protect public
buildings and infrastructure, to discuss issues related to security systems, to discuss emergency
response procedures, and to discuss security deficiencies in or recommendations regarding
public services, infrastructure and facilities in response to civil unrest. Disclosure of the
information discussed would pose a danger to public safety or compromise security procedures
or responses.
Motion to enter closed executive session made by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by
Councilmember Kraft.
1. Police security briefing
The city’s police chief, Mr. Harcey gave an overview of the procedures and plans regarding
public safety in response to possible social unrest. The city’s attorney, Mr. Mattick, outlined
legal considerations. Mr. Harcey and Mr. Mattick lead the council in a discussion and answered
questions by the city council.
This meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
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