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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, and <br />Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberZimmerman. <br /> <br />Case #2: Purchase of Benelli Shotgun <br /> <br />Police Chief Gustafson stated that the Police Department is requesting the purchase of one <br />Benelli semi-automatic shotgun, which would allow each of our primary squads to be equipped <br />with this tactical weapon. Currently, Squad #309 is operated without a shotgun. The Police <br />Department received a quote of $800.00 from Elmer Arms, Inc. for one Police Benelli Shotgun. <br />This price beats that of local Level III authorized firearm dealers. The currently owned shotguns <br />are equipped with tact-lights, a sling, night sights and miscellaneous accessories, which are <br />available through the department's tactical vendors for a total of $350.00. Funding for the <br />Benelli Shotgun and accessories would come from the Police Department Forfeiture Account in <br />the amount of $1,275.00. This includes tax and estimated shipping. Staff recommended the <br />purchase of a Benelli from Elmer Arms, Inc. and accessories from Botach Tactical and <br />Brownells, Inc. in the amount of $1,275.00 to be funded from the Peace Officers Special <br />Revenue Fund. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to recommend <br />that City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase of a Benelli shotgun from the <br />Peace Officer's Special Revenue Drug Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $1,275. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson stated that she hopes that the shotguns are <br />anchored firmly. Police Chief Gustafson replied that the Police Department has a written policy <br />in regard to the placement of the shotguns. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, and <br />Anderson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #3: Purchase of a Speed Radar Trailer <br /> <br />Police Chief Gustafson stated that for some years the Police Department has had continuous <br />requests for the radar trailers to help calm neighborhood traffic speeding and the Police <br />Department has a good opportunity to buy a demo trailer. <br /> <br />Sergeant Dwyer stated that the Ramsey Police Department receives approximately 200 extra <br />traffic patrol requests and road and driving complaints per year. Most of these are occurring in <br />residential areas. Citizens are urging Council and Police administration to do something about <br />speed problems. Patrol Officers have attempted to work radar in the problem areas, but due to <br />increasing call loads, they are not always able to maintain the visible presence requested by the <br />citizens when the traffic problems are occurring. Neighborhoods, school zones, construction <br />zones, and dangerous roads could use a little help in promoting speed compliance. In response to <br />public concern, the Police Department will dedicate an officer to traffic enforcement next year <br />when shift coverage permits it. With traffic complaints on the rise, staff is seeking other means <br />to promote speed compliance and traffic safety. The Police Department is requesting the <br />purchase of a speed radar trailer. The Police Department has shifted their capital outlay <br /> <br />Finance Committee/November 14, 2000 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />