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need for bulletproof windows or some of the other proposed safety features. He noted that this <br />would not be a good look. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht noted that Staff safety is very important. He asked if any incidents have <br />happened that prompted these requests or if it is just preventative. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen said it is mostly preventative. He noted that there are certain times where <br />voices will escalate but never any physical altercations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht added that for the price of these safety related items they could afford to <br />employ another police officer for City Hall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Riley. She noted that there are solutions that <br />would be reasonable, like putting in doors; however, the current proposal seems excessive for <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove noted that they may need to have a deeper discussion on some of the <br />safety items that are being proposed rather than the all-in plan, as it seems to be a lot. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma added that he is not in favor of these safety upgrades at this time. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers reviewed the capital requests for the Police Department. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is any way that the drone can be mutual aid with the <br />County. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers shared that if they request a drone from the County then they would send it <br />out for Ramsey; however, he is not aware of any mutual aid as far as funding goes. He noted that <br />each agency is just purchasing these on their own. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked if this is also a request for timing purposes, so they have access to the drone <br />right away rather than having to wait for one from another entity. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers said yes and noted that the drone would be kept in the supervisor vehicles so <br />it would always be out in the field when it needed to be launched. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked how many cities in the area have their own drones rather than <br />using the County’s drone or another city’s drone. <br /> <br />Police Chief Katers shared that he knows that Anoka County Emergency Management, Anoka <br />County Sheriff’s Office, and Coon Rapids all have their own drones. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if they would have to certify people through the FAA for using <br />the drone. He asked how many people would need to get this certification. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / July 9, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />