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Sleepy Eye council approves Motorola body cameras after $25,000 Servicemen’s Club donation
Summary
The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved purchase of Motorola body cameras for the police department following a $25,000 donation from the Servicemen’s Club; the purchase was approved by a 5-0 vote.
The Sleepy Eye City Council on Feb. 10 approved purchase of new Motorola body cameras for the Police Department after the Servicemen’s Club offered a $25,000 donation to help cover costs.
Police Chief Matt Andres reported to the Council on the camera proposal and said the Servicemen’s Club "is willing to donate $25,000 toward the new cameras." Councilor Nathan Stevermer moved to approve the purchase and Councilor Douglas Pelzel seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
The vote followed the department report and a subsequent separate motion to approve the Police Report and Cash Fund Balances, which was also adopted 5-0. The minutes record the donation offer and the Council’s authorization but do not specify final contract terms, unit counts, or the total purchase price. Council members indicated approval on the record; no conditions or amendments to the purchase motion were recorded.
The Council’s approval authorizes staff to proceed with the Motorola camera purchase with the expressed donation support. No additional timeline for deployment was recorded in the minutes.
