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Councilmember Dehen asked if this was a program where once they are enrolled, they will be part of the program until they are too old or drop out. Officer Rossum stated that he started when he was 18 and was done at age 21, so there are kids that continue year to year. Councilmember Dehen asked if there was preference given if they are already part of the program. Officer Rossum stated that those that are with the program can stay, as long as they are productive. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Storm Damage City Administrator Ulrich asked Fire Chief Kapler to give an update on storm damage from the May 25, 2008 storm. Fire Chief Kapler stated that the National Weather Service has stated that the tornado producing storms bounced across areas of Anoka County. He noted that Governor Pawlenty announced that there would be help from State agencies for damaged areas in Washington County, including Hugo, who was the hardest hit. He stated that Ramsey only had superficial damage to structures and vehicles from hail damage. He stated that there were only minimal calls for services to the Police Department. He stated that Public Works Director Olson has gotten some calls about curbside pick -up, but since this was not a storm with major damage, he is not recommending that the City offer this service. He stated that Public Works Director Olson has offered to help Hugo if they need equipment or personnel and the City has been put on a waiting list. Community Development Director Miller stated that the Building Inspectors began going through neighborhoods today that reported more damage than others. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he feels it is important for the City to offer our services to communities in need because when there was the building explosion on Highway 10, the .City received a lot of assistance from surrounding communities. China Economic Development Analysis Councilmember Olson stated that in looking at the Economic Analysis of the City of Ramsey, she feels it would be a shame to "throw the baby out with the bathwater ". She stated that she would like to explore whether some of our local manufacturers can pick up some of the things that are cheaper to manufacture locally, than in China, because of fuel prices. Councilmember Strommen stated that this analysis was written by Jason, the former City intern, for a class project. She stated that this was not used by HSP for the trip, they did not write it and she doesn't want them to get off the hook, or to get credit, for something that they did not create. City Council Work Session / May 27, 2008 Page 7 of 8