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Regarding any special training this officer may need, Chief Auspos stated the training comes through experience and the officer would be chosen accordingly. Once the position of Sergeant is filled, there would no longer be any need for an Acting Chief. Chief Auspos handed out a Manpower Study report by Officer Jeff Arneson which justifies the request for another officer. Chief Auspos outlined the number of officers he has now, their shifts, vacations, days off, etc. He also stated that he's been looking at programs such as liaison officer with Anoka School District, drug work, crime watch, etc. Chief Auspos reported that the basic functions of the Sergeant on a normal day would be that of Patrol Officer. Regarding the use of a CSO - Chief Auspos didn't see that addition as really freeing up a lot of the Officer's time. Chief Auspos stated the Police Department currently has five vehicles - three marked vehicles, one unmarked vehicle with squad equipment and one old unmarked vehicle for the investigator. Two of the vehicles have approximately 65,000 miles on them. He suggested they could be resold or recycled for the detective's car or added to the City maintenance fleet or they could both be sold. Councilmember DeLuca asked the purpose for the unmarked car. Chief Auspos stated there is better traffic control with an unmarked vehicle. The issue of needed space was discussed and it was suggested that possibly the Police Department or the Engineering Department might have to operate in a different location. Regarding Civil Defense, Chief Auspos stated there are no projection figures from the County beyond insurance and liability. The County maintains our Civil Defense System. We are requesting volunteers to listen for the sirens on the first Wednesday of each month and report back to the Police Department or City Hall as to whether or not the siren is in proper working order. Regarding animal control, Chief Auspos explained that right now we have a contract with the Humane Society, however, the City of Blaine is working on a joint powers agreement for animal control. Chief Auspos informed the Budget Committee that Chief Revering of the Anoka Police Department requested funding from the City for the D.A.R.E. Project which teaches drug awareness to fifth grade students. The cost is $11.45 per student which would amount to $2,576.25 from Ramsey. The cost really couldn't be defrayed by participation because we have no officers who have gone through the training. The position of D.A.R.E. is to emphasize education instead of enforcement - it's a behavior modification program. Chief Auspos feels it is one of the ways to make a dent in the drug usage six to seven years from now. Updating the software system was discussed. Chief Auspos stated their system has to be periodically updated in order to comply with the State's system. There was a brief discussion regarding the revenue brought in by tickets, etc. and also possibly adding a nominal charge when extra services are provided. Presenter: Topics: Public Works Supervisor Merle Mevissen Traffic Engineering, Street Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal Public Works Supervisor Mevissen explained the costs for traffic engineering and also that the utility cost will go up with the semaphore on Highway #47 and County Road #116 to pay for. Mr. Mevissen is asking for two additional employees. He stated he asked for two persons last year and only got one for the parks department.. Councilmember DeLuca stated that Councilmember Cich and himself were concerned with the time management of Public Works employees. It was suggested that mowing roadsides and light jobs could be done by the part-time employees which would free some of the other employees up for more technical jobs. Budget Committee/August 8, 1990 Page 2 of 6