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Mr. Schroeder replied that Council should have the opportunity to budget for them. Mayor Hardin inquired if someone is accepted into graduate school and it's not budgeted for, will they be turned down to which Mr. Schroeder replied yes. Councilmember Beyer felt that the City would benefit from employees taking classes. Mayor Hardin noted #4 which states that travel expenses shall not be provided for out-of- state training. He suggested taking out the word not and adding "provided travel portion pre-approved by Council". Discussion ensued capping the travel mount but consensus was that a cap is not necessary since it would require Council approval. Discussion ensued regarding #3 dealing with reimbursement. Councilmember Beyer felt too that the amount for tuition should be greater. Councilmember Beahen inquired when the employee is reimbursed to which Mr. Schroeder replied upon receipt of a grade acceptable to the City. Councilmember Beahen felt that provision ought to be addressed in the policy. Mr. Schroeder stated he would make the suggested amendments, get staff input and bring the policy back for review again by the Personnel Committee. Case #2: Ramsey Police to Formalize Community Policing Concept Police Chief Auspos stated he is seeking approval to proceed with the Community Policing program. He explained that the plan is to create a modem version of a "beat cop" equipped with the advantages of modem technology and freed, as much as possible, from rigid traditionalism. Six of Ramsey's officers have volunteered for this. Councilmember Beyer commented that she is very happy to see this issue on the table. Chief Auspos continued that instant results will probably not be generated but there may be some direct comments from the residents. Mayor Hardin inquired how many hours the officers would be working in this capacity. Chief Auspos responded that he could not even venture a guess. He added that to facilitate this community policing concept, the City of Ramsey has approved the hiring of another officer in September 1995, under the Federal COPS-FAST Grant Program, which will fund up to $75,000 of salary over a three-year period. Motion by Mayor Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve formalizing the Community Policing Concept. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beahen and Beyer. Voting No: None. Case #3: Drug and Alcohol Policy City Administrator Schroeder reported that the Fire Department had brought a proposed drug and alcohol policy to the Fire Board for the Fire Department and it was stated that it Personnel Committee/May 9, 1995 Page 2 of 5 I I i I I I I i I I I I I I I I ! I I