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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 1990 establishing this new position which are listed on page 6 of the Sheriff Department's report. Fahey asked the feelings of the other contracting cities to this proposal. The City Administrator reported that all the cities support the concept, including Little Canada. Scalze agreed with the concept, but pointed out the high tax situation in Little Canada. Fahey suggested that the cost would be justified and that the additional $6,000 for 1991 could be taken from the capital improvement budget. Fahey suggested that as part of the 1991 budgeting process, parks will probably have a low priority. Scalze did not feel the park system should bear the entire cost. Fahey pointed out that Little Canada needs to qet its events down and education of the public might be one way to do this. Fahey questioned how effective a police department could be if it is not doing something to prevent crime. LaValle asked if there were any areas in the City where calls are excessive. Bergeron reported that there is one establishment in the City that had 57 calls in the first six months of 1990. Bergeron suggested that some action by the City may help reduce the number of calls at this establishment. Scalze pointed out that in the past the City has made special requirements of businesses in order to reduce the number of police calls. Council suggested that numbers of police calls be a criteria that is reviewed at the time of liquor license renewals. The Council also requested that the Sheriff's Department keep the City Administrator informed of problem areas within the City. Fahey suggested that as public safety liaison he will study the issue with Commander Bergeron and the City Administrator and a recommendation will be presented to the Council. Page 18