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1) Fee for Police Services at End Zone Tent Party on June 3, and June 4, 2011 <br /> Finance Officer Lund reviewed the staff report. <br /> Mayor Ramsey stated the City did provide police services when Mr. Gruber owned a facility <br /> named Diamonds. <br /> Mr. Gruber, owner of End Zone, stated the fees for the services provided by police at Diamonds <br /> were waived because the proceeds went to charity. Other than two events, he said he had in- <br /> house trained police. He said he did not get the agreement for police services in writing for this <br /> particular event, and he only asked whether the services were the same as what was provided at <br /> Diamonds. He said the Police Chief confirmed it was. He then assumed it was about the same <br /> rate as they paid earlier which was the $50 to $55/hour range. He said he immediately <br /> questioned the bill when he received it because it was almost $1,000 assessed per night. He <br /> indicated they had a loss of $21,000 at this event. He said he was also surprised to be charged <br /> with 5 hours of services, when the police were present for 4 hours. He asked if anything could <br /> be done with the fee. He requested the City look at why their fees are higher than neighboring <br /> cities. He said he was not refusing to pay, but wanted to discuss it. <br /> Chief Way explained the 5 hours included travel time to get the officers in place. He noted he <br /> reviewed the entire permit with Mr. Gruber, and the fees. The minutes from the Council meeting <br /> where the permit was requested reports the number of people needed, onsite security, for a few <br /> examples. This is the amount charged for any event. <br /> Councilmember Strommen questioned when this rate was established. <br /> Finance Officer Lund answered the rate was established in the 1990s. <br /> Mayor Ramsey stated it was clear when the Council approved the permit what the rate was. <br /> Councilmember Wise suggested setting up a payment schedule. <br /> Finance Officer Lund asked if she could bring the case forward to add this to the tax rolls if <br /> payment is not made by the end of the year. <br /> Consensus was reached to not assess taxes at this point, to allow payments over three months, <br /> and to bring to the Council if not paid at the end of the year. <br /> 2) Fire Suppression System for City - Owned Property at 6701 Hwy. 10 <br /> Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember McGlone pointed out the building is marked for demolition at some point in the <br /> future so any investment in the property does not seem prudent. He said there are no guarantees <br /> how long the church will be there and suggested the City could lease that property to other <br /> entities for market rate. He stated he is not in favor of this deal. <br /> City Council Work Session — September 27, 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />