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ITEM: 5Q
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 22, 2025
PREPARED BY: Heidi Simon, City Clerk
PRESENTED BY: Liam Duggan, Police Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving Transfer from the Public Safety Special
Revenue Fund
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving transfer of funds from the public safety revenue fund to the general
fund for police related purchases.
BACKGROUND:
The police Department is nearing completion of the build-out of the UAV/Drone program that will
facilitate more intelligent, safe and efficient handling of crisis calls, missing persons and other
incidents by keeping officers out of harms way where feasible and providing more time for
evaluation of options. In turn this also enhances the likelihood of reaching safer outcomes for all.
These final foundational purchases include technology through tablets and wifi devices allowing
remote viewing of livestream footage, enhanced on-scene viewing and improved mechanical
performance with guards that limit damage possibilities to the drones.
In furtherance to physical and psychological wellness initiatives for police sworn and civilian staff,
the creation of a decompression and relaxation space has been identified as a priority. While
possible design and location options are being explored within the existing PD building, we are
making advances in technologies and equipment purchases that includes a relaxation chair that
will help facilitate team members ability to decompress following traumatic events, increase
bloodflow and oxygen levels and improve physical readiness. This also continues the important
work of seeking to limit workers compensation claims for the City which remain, through
intentional efforts, at an extremely low level as compared to other municipalities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A total of $11,975 will transfer from the Public Safety Special Revenue fund to the General Fund
to account for these purchases.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to approve the transfer of funds.
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for additional
discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Council resolutions 2025 PSA transfer drones and chair
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 25-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the City of Prior Lake continues to support public safety as a key pillar
of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the Prior Lake Police Department to adopt
and implement an Unmanned Aerial System on March 11, 2025 ; and
WHEREAS, purchases totaling $6475 for drone needs have been made to finish
the program build-out; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has voiced strong support for public safety wellness
initiatives that foster physical and mental health; and
WHEREAS, purchases totaling $5,500 for equipment needs to begin creating a
police mental/physical decompression room have been made; and
WHEREAS, funding for these items will have no budgetary impact due to the
availability of State of Minnesota Public Safety Aid monies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR
LAKE, MINNESOTA
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. Funding for this purchase shall be accomplished using State of Minnesota Public Safety
Aid monies disbursed to the City of Prior Lake in 2023. A $11,975 transfer from the
Public Safety Special Revenue Fund 270 to the General Fund 101 is authorized to fund
this payment.
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 22nd day of July 2025.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchilll Hellier Lake
Aye
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager