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Council directs police chief to pursue IT ILA, requests police revenue and expense data
Summary
Council approved Police Chief Rodriguez to gather information and draft an interlocal agreement with Grant County IT Services for police computer services, and requested additional revenue and expense data before deciding on proposed salary adjustments for the Police Department.
At the Aug. 19, 2025 meeting, Royal City Council approved Police Chief Rodriguez’s request to gather additional information and to draft an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Grant County IT Services for computer support for the Police Department. The minutes record that Council approved Chief Rodriguez to move forward with collecting any additional information needed and to draft the ILA for later review and signature.
Chief Rodriguez also noted that Officer Bronn will present information about the Tactical Response Team at the Sept. 16, 2025 council meeting. Separately, Mayor Michael Christensen presented salary comparisons and possible adjustments to Police Department salaries; Council asked staff to compile additional data on Police Department revenue and expenses before making a final decision on salary changes.
The minutes do not include specific proposed salary amounts, the terms of the proposed ILA, or a timeline for final action. They record direction for staff to return with more detailed financial information and any draft ILA documents for council consideration.
