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<br />Councilmember Dehen asked if this was a program where once they are enrolled, they will be <br />part of the program until they are too old or drop out. <br /> <br />Officer Rossum stated that he started when he was 18 and was done at age 21, so there are kids <br />that continue year to year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked if there was preference given if they are already part of the <br />program. <br /> <br />Officer Rossum stated that those that are with the program can stay, as long as they are <br />productive. <br /> <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Storm Damage <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked Fire Chief Kapler to give an update on storm damage from the <br />May 25,2008 storm. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated that the National Weather Service has stated that the tornado producing <br />storms bounced across areas of Anoka County. He noted that Governor Pawlenty announced that <br />there would be help from State agencies for damaged areas in Washington County, including <br />Hugo, who was the hardest hit. He stated that Ramsey only had superficial damage to structures <br />and vehicles from hail damage. He stated that there were only minimal calls for services to the <br />Police Department. He stated that Public Works Director Olson has gotten some calls about <br />curbside pick-up, but since this was not a storm with major damage, he is not recommending that <br />the City offer this service. He stated that Public Works Director Olson has offered to help Hugo <br />if they need equipment or personnel and the City has been put on a waiting list. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that the Building Inspectors began gomg <br />through neighborhoods today that reported more.damage than others. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he feels it is important for the City to offer our services to <br />communities in need because when there was the building explosion on Highway 10, the City <br />received a lot of assistance from surrounding communities. <br /> <br />China Economic . Development Analysis <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson stated that in looking at the Economic Analysis of the City of Ramsey, <br />she feels it would be a shame to "throw the baby out with the bathwater". She stated that she <br />would like to explore whether some of our local manufacturers can pick up some of the things <br />that are cheaper to manufacture locally, than in China, because of fuel prices. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that this analysis was written by Jason, the former City intern, <br />for a class project. She stated that this was not used by HSP for the trip, they did not write it and <br />she doesn't want them to get off the hook, or to get credit, for something that they did not create. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I May 27, 2008 <br />Page 7 of8 <br />