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Council hears report of vandalism on downtown square; cameras and arrests noted
Summary
Council received a report that vandals damaged planters, stairway and a pantry on the downtown square on Jan. 17, 2025; staff said cameras recorded the suspect and an arrest for criminal trespass was made.
The council received a report of vandalism on the downtown square occurring Jan. 17, 2025. The mayor described damage to flower pots, a stairway and a little pantry and said the behavior illustrates why "we can't have nice things." A staff speaker said cameras in the square captured the person responsible and that police arrested an individual for criminal trespass.
A member of the public and council members discussed the desire for a local police department; one council speaker estimated a local police department would cost about "$3,000,000," a figure offered during the discussion without a formal budget item attached.
Nut graf: Staff urged caution about spending and noted the city currently relies on regional law enforcement; cameras helped identify a suspect in the Jan. 17 incident and an arrest was reported.
Ending: Council accepted the report and reiterated interest in crime prevention measures; there were no motions or votes attached to this item.
