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Councilmember Riley suggested City Engineer Westby and Public Works Superintendent <br />Riemer take such a tour because they are the City's drainage experts. <br />The Council discussed the benefit of viewing drainage issues so an understanding is gained. <br />Councilmember Backous stated he will be talking with Public Works Superintendent Riemer <br />about topics for the next Public Works meeting. <br />3.02: Televising Work Sessions <br />Councilmember Backous stated he has received multiple requests to televise Work Sessions. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that topic is on the list for a future Work Session. <br />3.03: Officer Involved Shooting <br />Police Chief Way reported on a recent officer involved shooting while responding to a call from <br />the Learning Lodge Daycare Center relating to a suspicious vehicle during which the gentleman <br />in the passenger seat ran and then turned towards the officers with a gun. The officers responded <br />to end that deadly threat. Police Chief Way stated a video from the Lodge has been viewed and <br />shows the officers acted properly. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating <br />this case. He explained what will be occurring in the next week relating to this case. <br />Police Captain Katers thanked all who have supported the officers involved, both internally and <br />from the community. <br />Mayor Strommen asked for comment on the importance of the video. <br />Police Chief Way explained that the camera on the front caught part of what occurred but when <br />the new squad cameras are received/installed, it will catch everything. He stated the video <br />caught by the Learning Lodge is a huge deal in this case. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated his initial reaction was to stay out of the way and asked how <br />the Council can recognize or support what is going on. <br />Police Chief Way stated this is a great Council to work with because none called him, Police <br />Captain Katers, or City Administrator Ulrich, which is what should occur. He described the <br />chain of command and how information is provided to City Administrator Ulrich who can then <br />inform the Council. <br />Councilmember Backous thanked Police Chief Way and Police Captain Katers for hiring and <br />training well. He asked whether the Police Department had prior contact with the three <br />individuals involved. <br />Police Chief Way stated the three individuals are not from Ramsey so the Department never had <br />contact before this incident. <br />City Council Work Session / September 2, 2014 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />