Lake City accepts police resignation, directs staff to recruit full-time certified officer; park camera plans discussed

The Lake City Council accepted the resignation of Officer Asia Nachampassak on July 6 and scheduled a formal exit interview that will include City Administrator Mikayla Dorman and Councilmembers Gorden and Vogt.

Chief James updated the council on proposed camera placement at the city park restrooms and asked about next steps for filling the vacant officer position. Council directed staff to advertise immediately for a full-time certified police officer, with further discussion to take place at a future regular meeting. Sheriff Riley attended the meeting and spoke about county coverage options for the city as staff pursue recruitment.

The resignation motion was made by Councilmember Wilson and seconded by Councilmember Bruns and passed by roll call vote. Minutes record that a formal exit interview will be scheduled and that the city will advertise for a certified candidate to fill the vacancy.

No disciplinary details or reasons for the resignation were recorded in the minutes; the council’s recorded action is limited to accepting the resignation and directing recruitment steps.