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Fire Chief Kapler replied that he does not see any negatives to moving the Council Chambers or <br />using the facilities for other events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated that she would recommend the flat roof to save the $20,000. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler replied that 80 percent of the detail work is completed and if the plans are <br />changed it could set the project back considerably. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he sees this as a long-term solution to a space problem <br />rather than moving the Council Chambers to the basement. If they have to redo an area for <br />Council Chambers he would prefer that they do so in an area that would allow for longer use and <br />moving the chambers downstairs would create handicap accessibility issues. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to direct Staff <br />to further pursue the revised design accommodating Council Chambers and to pursue the <br />possibility of using CDBG funds. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen, Connolly, <br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #7: Hiring Process for Additional Patrol Officer <br /> <br />Police Chief Gustafson stated the City of Ramsey, along with five municipalities, conducted a <br />joint police officer recruiting test on November 13, I999. The test scores have been made <br />available and time is critical since all five municipalities will be pursuing the same candidates. <br />The 1999 budget wilt accommodate the expenses associated with interviewing, background <br />checking, equipping, and securing medical and psychological exams for the new officer. The <br />year 2000 budget has identified the funding sources necessary to maintain the additional officer <br />for that year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired how much money will be coming from the "COPSFAST" <br />program. <br /> <br />Police Chief Gustafson replied that the City will receive a total of $75,00 spread out over three <br />years. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to authorize <br />Staff to begin the hiring process. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, <br />Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />City Council/November 23, 1999 <br /> Page I6 of 25 <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />