Minutes - Council Work Session - 11/13/2018

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Councilmember Riley stated that he believes that the use of the PIR fund was a good decision this year. He asked if the City has fallen behind in terms of public safety. Police Chief Katers replied that he has recommended the two additional officers in order to remain equal to the growth. He stated that Ramsey spends the lowest amount in Anoka County on public safety. Councilmember Riley referenced a local newspaper article that mentioned the Sheriff contract with local cities. He provided the amount that Andover pays to the Sheriff for their services and stated that he would like to know why it costs more for the City to have its own police department rather than to contract through the County. Police Chief Katers stated that all taxpayers in the County pay for the Sheriffs Office. He stated that Ramsey is only paying taxes for the Ramsey Police Department. He stated that the Sheriff s Office contracts have increased over the years for Andover because of requests for dedicated services. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that Ramsey has a different set of standards than Andover. City Administrator Ulrich agreed that the Council could revisit that topic at a future meeting. The consensus of the Council was to continue to move the personnel requests forward as discussed. Councilmember Shryock stated that it just makes her nervous that the street debt and personnel costs will continue to increase the budget in future years. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that the Council has not committed to all road improvements and decisions can be made in the future on that topic. He noted that additional discussion on choices could be had at future meetings. 2.03: Review Administration of Enforcement of City Code Violations It was the consensus of the Council to postpone this discussion. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/Calendar Noted. 4. MAYOR/COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT None. City Council Work Session/November 13,2018 Page 7 of 8