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8) Chief Kapler talked about the investigative team and training - Fit Team - Jerry Streich heads that group. They will put out an annual report and ChiefKapler offered that the Public Safety Board would be given this report. 9) There was a case of playground arson as well as several attempts of arson at a residence. Both cases have been solved. 10) Chief Kapler explained that the Fit Team is Fire Departments in the County - and the County Attorney works with this group. 4) Public Works Update 1) 2) 3) September storm - the Public Works staff had the roads open by midnight. There was one big communication coverage hole - we all rely on Nextels and that night Nextels were saturated. For 2007, he has requested a bank of radios. The Public Works Department was very aggressive with intersections - trying to keep them clear of obstruction. The intersections are up to 90% compliant now. Efforts have been expanded on walk and trail maintenance - keeping people off the roads and on the trails. A sidewalk maintenance machine will be purchased for 2006. Mayor Gamec noted that Chief Kapler had mentioned putting the purchase of radios in the 2007 budget. He inquired what the cost of the radios would be. Chief Kapler estimated the cost to be about $2,400 to $2,600. He added he is requesting six radios. Mayor Gamec suggested purchasing the radios earlier than 2007. Discussion ensued relating to some funding ideas for the radios. 5) Communication Tower Police Chief Way reported that about three to four weeks ago, John Tonding, Head of Anoka County Communications contacted him (Way) and Chief Kapler about a few radio issues with regard to coverage in Ramsey - and also Coon Rapids. There is a communications tower on top of the Court House that covers Ramsey, Anoka and Coon Rapids. Mr. Tonding talked about dismantling the tower on the Court House and putting it in Coon Rapids - Bunker Hills Park - and putting up a 180' tower in the City of Ramsey. The ideal location is where the current Police building is. The property is an 80 x 80 piece of property at the comer of Alpine Drive and #47. A section of this property may be the eventual site for Fire Station 2. The cost of the tower if $1.2 million, and they are only looking to Ramsey for the land to put it on - them am no other costs to our City. This will allow for increased communication coverage. Chief Way added that the City may even be able to rent some space off that tower. Chief Kapler stated that some may wonder why Ramsey - Ramsey has been labeled one of the fastest growing areas in the Metro and there is a priority for better coverage. Public Safety Board - January 12, 2006 Page 4 of 8