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up to $1.00 per student to reimburse cities and counties within the district for crime-related costs; D.A.R.E. was specifically identified as one of the eligible programs. She stated that after the joint meeting she spoke with Anoka's City Manager, Mark Nagel, and he stated that the Anoka- Hennepin School District is supportive of this levy but there is controversy as to how the funds should be distributed. She stated the two alternatives are either based on population or based on per pupil. The City of Anoka is in favor of the per pupil basis and she added that in her opinion, this basis of funding is the most equitable as it is a direct response to the number of students served. She stated a resolution is enclosed that will be on tonight's Consent Agenda for Council, which declares the City of Ramsey's support for our school districts to adopt this levy, proclaims the Police Liaison Officer and D.A.R.E. Programs as top priority funding requests and encourages distribution of the funds on a per pupil basis. Police Chief Auspos stated that in 1992, Ramsey is planning to house its own fifth graders and he is hoping to have one of his own officers go to the training sessions for the D.A.R.E. Program in February, 1992 to enable him to teach the program in Ramsey. Discussion ensued regarding the amount of time the officer would spend with D.A.R.E. related activities and how much overtime would be expended for shift cover during that time. Mrs. Helling asked Chief Auspos how much it would cost the City to put on its own program looking at both salary and benefits to which he replied he did not know. He stated that Officer Singewald will be getting together with an Anoka Officer to review how many hours are spent on the program. He added he hoped the schooling would work out so another officer would be on duty to take over. Mr. Schroeder stated that this is a new program that City Council should review the budget for and he is getting the impression that the program and schooling is already set up for a Ramsey Officer. Chief Auspos stated there is nothing set up and he would not do anything without City Council's consent. He stated he just wants to get an officer's name in to ensure him a place in the class should the Council okay it. Mrs. Helling pointed out that the Elk River School District has a new Crime Levy proposal in the amount of $27,753.00. She stated the City of Ramsey would not get a reimbursement from Elk River because we have never contributed to them; however, she suspects they will ask for a contribution for 1992. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to recommend that City Council adopt the resolution in support of levy for schools - reimbursement to cities and counties as submitted. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson and Hardin. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Case #3: Services of Community Education Coordinator Mrs. Helling stated that $3,000 was allocated to Community Education for editing and coordinating the Ramsey Resident and a portion to coordinate the Trailblazer Program. She pointed out that while reviewing the Community Education services, it was noted that the coordinator spent very little time on the Trailblazer Program and also that the coordinating and printing of the Ramsey Resident by the Community Education Coordinator has not been totally successful. There is a noticeable savings in the printing costs, but not that much savings with regard to staff time. The Ramsey Resident is sent out later which delays the communication of news and the print quality is not up to standard. Budget Committee/September 10, 1991 Page 2 of 4