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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ ~ OCTOBER 28, 1981. PAGE 3 run assistance as is presently provided by Ramsey County, and (4) POLICING Information regarding possible police protection for Lauderdale. (cont.) Sgt. Reding explained that St. Paul would provide patrol services by a uniformed squad at a uniformed squad level with adequate back up cars, but a car would not be dedicated 24 hours per day for patrol- ling Falcon Heights. Statistical research made by St. Paul indicated there is not a need for such patrolling in Falcon Heights. Ms. Renshaw explained that the Tele-Care Unit is a service of St. Luke's Hospital which provides a daily call-in service for senior citizens and that service would be provided to Falcon Heights without charge. Sgt. Reding indicated that surveillance and escort service for the Liquor Store would be furnished at the discretion of the supervisor, dependent upon other demands. He also stated that St. Paul would be willing to police~Lauderdale should interest be indicated. Councilmember Steele inquired as to why St. Paul is interested in policing Falcon Heights and was informed that St. Paul feels they can provide the service more efficiently and at a lower cost and also that St. Paul is looking for additional revenue due to budget problems. Fire Chief Renchin inquired about dispatching of Falcon Heights Fire and Rescue in view of the fact that St. Paul and Falcon Heights do not have equipment which is compatible. Lt. Thielen and Sgt. Simmons both stated that they felt the problem could be solved and the matter would be researched if Falcon Heights indicates a positive interest in the policing package. Councilmember Eggert commented on the fact that the St. Paul coverage based on the focus on crime patterns based on information accumulated by the Research Department is so totally different from the present uniform coverage to which Falcon Heights is accustomed. Council- member Eggert inquired as to whether or not the visibility of the squad on the 24 hour patrolling concept is a crime deterrent and Sgt. Reding replied that studies indicate routine patrolling is not a deterrant but it does have a calming effect on the public as it alleviates the fear of crime. Residents Ray Garcia, 1906 Prior, and Thomas McGough, 1938 Summer, both indicated they like the present system with the squad patrolling 24 hours per day as the visibility makes the residents feel secure. Sgt. Reding assured that there would be routine patrolling in addition to the focus coverage and agreed to provide Council with further statis- tical information as soon as possible. Mayor Warkentien inquired whether the cost proposal included the MSA Fund credit and he was assured by Sgt. Reding that it did not reflect the credit and Falcon Heights would get the credit. Council will take the matter under advisement after reviewing all information on file.