Thanks for the update, Cam. Can you please tell us what/if there will be
any regulations around the use of sirens? Eg: Limitations on the frequency,
distance from the station, time of day, etc. regarding their use?
any regulations around the use of sirens? Eg: Limitations on the frequency,
distance from the station, time of day, etc. regarding their use?
On Fri, Aug 21, 2020 at 2:33 PM Cam Gordon <<email obscured>> wrote:
>
> I wanted to let people know that the Council is currently reviewing a
> proposal from Property Services staff to relocate the 3rd Precinct Police
> Station into the Seward industrial area at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. A Council
> committee received the recommendation yesterday and final approval of a
> lease agreement will be up for a vote on Friday, August 28th. If the action
> is approved, the hoped for move-in date would likely be sometime in mid to
> late October.
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> The staff of the precinct are currently operating out of the Convention
> Center and the facility is not ideal for their operations. This facility
> would offer space for most of the staff formally housed at the 3rd
> precinct, excluding 311. This follows an extensive search of any and all
> suitable alternative locations. The recommendation from staff is to
> authorize a three-year lease with an option to renew, which would give the
> City time to make a longer-term plan.
>
>
>
> I regret that this proposal is moving so quickly, and that we have not had
> more time to work with the community. I have until the 28th to determine my
> vote and to influence this decision for others. I have already made clear
> to staff and my colleagues that this proposal is certain to raise concerns
> from nearby residents and property owners. While some are likely to welcome
> it as a positive thing, others will have more uncertainly and some may have
> strong objections. I believe that if this move is to happen those concerns
> and objections need to be addressed and there needs to be clear community
> benefits, reassurance and accommodations made for the local residents and
> businesses and that those should be made with their input. I am working
> with staff and neighborhood leaders to convene a virtual and an outdoor
> meeting early next week to hear from people and get feedback. In the
> meantime, I welcome you to share it here or send it to me at the contact
> information below.
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> In Peace and Cooperation,
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>
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> Cam Gordon
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> Minneapolis City Council Member, Second Ward
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