Two Harbors Police Chief Rick Hogenson spoke with the City Council about the department’s move toward having its officers wear body-worn cameras. This move mirrors decisions made recently by the Silver Bay Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Use of body-worn cameras helps to enhance safety for both the public and for police officers by documenting events and capturing evidence. Cameras help preserve both audio and visual information for use in court cases and can help law enforcement agencies evaluate police interactions with the public. Hogenson’s presentation was primarily informational for the Council and does have the support of Council members. Residents will soon be invited to ask questions and post comments concerning the move toward the use of body-worn cameras and they should watch for the opportunity to do so on the City’s web site.
Mayor Lew Conner recognized Paul Iverson and Todd Ronning for their work planting trees in Two Harbors and around the Two Harbors Lighthouse. Iverson, Ronning and others have engaged in this radical tree planting venture, without recognition, for 9 years. They have focused on white pine, mountain ash and ninebark trees and have planted between 50 to 75 trees per year. Mayor Conner presented both Iverson and Ronning with plaques recognizing them for their service to the community.
The Council accepted a recommendation from Bolton and Menk to accept a bid from Northland Construction, in the amount of $221,200.00, for the Airport Taxi Line C reconstruction project. 90% of the funding for this project comes from the Federal Government while 5% of the cost will be covered by the State, and the remaining 5% covered by the City.
In other business, the Council approved a special events permit for the Moonlight Music and Market Street Festival on the 600 block of 1st Avenues for the following Fridays; June 21st, July 19th, August 16th and September 20th. The Council also accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Cheryl Passe from the Library Board and the resignation of Derrick Passe as Ward 4 Council Representative. The Council is calling for residents of Ward 4 who are interested in filling an interim position on the Council to file their applications with City Hall.
The next Two Harbors City Council will be held on June 24th. The meeting will start at 5:30.
