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D , BUDGET WORKSHOP September 23, 1385 Page Four I Mayor Benson asked if there is money available through grants, CDGB, McKnight etc. Mr. Schumacher will check on this. POLICE DEPARTMENT Major Changes: 1) One new officer. 2) Capital Outlay - two new squads to replace two light blue squads, $25,000 (salvage value of old squads, $7,000); replacement of suburban truck, $14,000, computer $6,000. Chief Campbell explained that presently the city uses four part time officers. This City has grown over the last several years, how- ever the full time police staff has remained the same. The proposed new full time officer would take much of the hours now performed by the part time officers. (Part time officers are available at their convenience). Chief Campbell explained it has been his policy to replace squads when they approach 100,000 miles. Also the recovery costs from sell- ing these vehicles is higher. Chief Campbell explained he plans to replace the suburban with a small or medium size four wheel drive vehicle. This type of vehicle will last longer. It would be used during winter storms as an emer- gency police and medical vehicle as well as uses now assigned to the current suburban. Chief Campbell plans to place the suburban and the two light blue squads out on the Hennepin County Auction. Mayor Benson asked if the present officer staff were maintained, what problem would this cause. Chief Campbell said there would be a pro- blem with availability. There is a problem in filling time when the full time officer is off duty and allows for periods of time where there is no officer on duty because that officer has to go to the Court House or on a call to backup another City. He explained there is still a need for part time officers and has maintained the same amount of part time salaries in his budget. Chief Campbell explained the uses for a computer. He felt it would eliminate the need for extra part time office help. It was explained this computer was for in -house use and would not be tied into state or county systems. There would not be a link between the computer in Administration either. ADMINISTRATION Major Programs: 1) Staff Assistant (Dan Tesch) $13,000.