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Uploaded: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 8:28 AM

Tonight: Council discusses police chief, Allied Arts sidewalks
Menlo Park council will also review regional issues

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By Sandy Brundage
Almanac Staff Writer

After last week's selection of mayor and vice mayor, the reshuffling of Menlo Park City Council duties continues on Tuesday, Dec. 11, with the appointments of members to various regional boards and advisory bodies.

They'll also consider whether to extend Interim Police Chief Lee Violett's contract beyond January to allow for a smooth transition when a new chief is appointed by February. Chief Violett stepped in after Bryan Roberts left Menlo Park in July after serving as chief for 23 months. The city has considered both internal and external candidates as replacements, according to City Manager Alex McIntyre. One applicant, Cmdr. Lacey Burt, decided to retire as of Dec. 1.

The Dec. 11 council meeting starts with a study session at 6 p.m. in the council chambers on regional transportation policies, including whether a Metropolitan Transportation Commission resolution should include an exemption on sidewalks for the Allied Arts neighborhood. Residents have protested the idea of building sidewalks along their low-traffic streets.

The regular meeting follows at 7 p.m., also in council chambers at the Civic Center at 701 Laurel St.

Go here to review the agenda for tonight's meeting.

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