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person, Chief Way and Capt Dwyer described the department's shifts and how the officers rotate, but advised that the City of Nowthen would have input an an officer. The Police Chief would makethe final decision on which officer would be assigned. Chief indicated that he envisioned four officers rotating through the Nowthen contract. Councilmember Dehen asked if the department would need to increase staff, or if they could use an existing officer to fill the position. Chief Way advised that the department was currently at the minimum number of officers needed to provide services to the citizens of Ramsey. He added it would be necessary to add officers for any additional services being proposed. Copt Dwyer asked what the City of Nowthen's priorities were for enforcement activities. Councilmember 01mon stated that there were issues with ATVs, driving complaints, a sense of security, and patrol services in the business area. They also discussed concerns with parking in the downtown area. Councilmember Meyer added that there were issues with afterhours ~, activity in the parks. Chief Way asked about the city's current ordinances as they relate to ATV use and enforcement. Chief Way and Capt. Dwyer asked about the days of coverage and number of shifts to include. in the proposal. Councilmember Meyer requested that the proposal include one (1) officer, five (5) days a week and one (1) officer seven. (7) days a week. Councilmember Olrnon indicated. that she would like the five day bid to be a Wednesday thru Saturday coverage. ..Copt Dwyer discussed the historical data, including "Part 1 and 2" and "Part 3, 4, S" crimes as they relate to enforcement for the city. They also discussed the activity levels at Bar None during the contracted shift as well as hours outside of those contracted. Chief Way indicated that he did not have an answer on how the calls would be handled outside the contracted times, and/or how those calls would be billed. Copt Dwyer advised that the officer shifts are 8.5 hours per day. Ramsey works a six (6) days on, three (3) days off work rotation, which will require more than one officer to fulfill the contract. Copt Dwyer went into squad options. He indicated that Ramsey currently has a "used" vehicle available that might bean option. He also stated that Ramsey has the equipment for that car and that Nowthen may be able to purchase it. Mention was made as to maintenance costs with a used squad versus purchasing a new vehicle. Chief way asked about the liability by each city for the officer. Chief Kapler advised that the fire department considers the firefighters as Ramsey employees; however, Nowthen adds workers compensation insurance. The league of MN Cities would be consulted in the area of liability. Garage and office space was discussed.. Space is available at the Nowthen Fire Station for a squad and a computer is available. Consensus among the group was that. the officer would start and end each shift in Ramsey. Chief Way advised that it may take a couple weeks to complete a proposal with the information received from today's meeting. Copt Dwyer added that much of the work is completed, and -204-