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Chief Way explained that currently the Sheriff's Department has to respond to Nowthen <br /> emergencies and equals 1,500 calls per year in Nowthen. He stated if Nowthen wanted to pay <br /> for 24 -hour coverage it could work but not with the current request. <br /> Councilmember Elvig stated he thinks the price should be competitive but the City's costs should <br /> be covered. <br /> Councilmember Tossey asked if the Sheriff's proposal is for 24 -hour coverage. <br /> Police Chief Way explained Nowthen did not ask that from the Sheriff's Department. <br /> Councilmember Tossey asked whether Ramsey's cars also respond when the Sheriff's <br /> Department covers an emergency in Nowthen. <br /> Police Chief Way answered they do not. <br /> Councilmember Strommen stated she finds a difference between fire and police coverages. She <br /> agreed there were benefits with providing fire coverage because Ramsey put a Fire Department <br /> there and has fire fighters who live in that area so response times can be quick. Councilmember <br /> Strommen stated she was not sure the same benefit resulted with police services based on what <br /> Police Chief Way has indicated. She did not support preparing a proposal if it is known the City <br /> cannot be competitive. <br /> Councilmember Wise concurred. <br /> Councilmember Elvig stated he would rather not submit a proposal. <br /> Mayor Ramsey asked about submitting the previous proposal. <br /> Police Chief Way advised that proposal was prepared in 2009 when gas was $2.40 a gallon. He <br /> noted the price of gasoline would add $7,000 to the cost and wages are up 2% since 2009. <br /> It was the consensus of the City Council to not submit a proposal for police coverage in the City <br /> of Nowthen. <br /> 6) Discuss Mayor's Recommendations of Desirable Changes and Improvements <br /> Pursuant to City Charter 2.6.2 <br /> City Attorney Goodrich advised that Mayor Ramsey has requested further analysis of his <br /> recommendations prior to presentation to the City Council. As a result, Mayor Ramsey will <br /> request this item be tabled to allow additional time for staff analysis. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Nelson asked whether staff will be made aware of the <br /> recommendations before they are presented to the City Council. <br /> City Council Work Session / October 25, 2011 <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br />