Res 1993 - 32 Requesting Dakota County Board of Commissioners to Continue in their Reports to Provide Juvenile Detention for Dakota CountyCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RE30LUTION
Date June 1, 1993 Resolution 93-32
Motion By Councilmember Smith ' Seconded By Councilmember Koch
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS CONTINUE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE
JUVENILE DETENTION FOR DAKOTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Juvenile detention is important for the safety and well-being
of the citizens of Dakota County;
WHEREAS, Juvenile detentions is also important for the safety and well-
being of juvenile offenders; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County needs secure detention in the 1990's and into the
next century; and
DJHEREAS, The lack of juvenile detention creates a hardship for law
enforcement personnel in Dakota County as well as for parents and citizens; and
WHEREA3, The contract for juvenile detention with Anoka County is
expected to end in mid-1994. Officers will once again experience time
consuming problems with a lack of bed space and transportation.
WHEREAS, There has been more than a 50� increase in juvenile delinquency
petitions filed by the Dakota County Attorney; and
WHEREA3, Juvenile arrests for violent crimes have risen 62� in Dakota
County from 1985 to 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights:
1. We request continued participation of the Dakota County Chiefs of
Police Association in the planning process for secure detention in
Dakota County.
2. We ask that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners and County Staff
continue to see juvenile detention as an issue of utmost importance
to the safety and well-being of the citizens of Dakota County.
3. The City Clerk is directed to forward certified copies of this
Resolution to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
ADOPTED this Firs� �ay a� June , 1993, by the City
Council of the City of Mendata Heights.
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Charles Mertensotta, Mayor
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Kathy Swanson, City Clerk