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254 COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 28, 1989 Acting Mayor Reinert called a work session of the City Council to order at 6:10 P.M. Council Members present: Neal, Bisel. Council Members absent: Bohjanen. Mayor Benson arrived late in the meeting. Chief of Police, Dean Campbell; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. The purpose of the work session was to review the Centerville Police Contract. Mr. Schumacher reviewed this matter with the Council noting that contract for 1989 had not been established because the City of Centerville had considered establishing their own department and because the Lino Lakes Council had delayed action until the Centennial Fire District Joint Powers Agreement was near completion. Mr. Schumacher also explained that the Council on May 22, 1989 had moved to establish the 1989 Centerville Police Contract for $85,000.00. A new contract has been prepared, incorporating some new langauge and this draft has been sent to Centerville. There have been two meetings with the elected officials in Centerville and they have asked that Lino Lakes consider an adjustment as follows: 1) consider looking at more than a one year contract, possibly a three year contract; 2) and consider a 3% annual increase in costs. Chief Campbell and Mr. Schumacher are recommending that the contract be based on the cost of one and one half officers. The third consideration requested by Centerville is that Lino Lakes consider accepting the rate for the first one half of 1989 be based on the same rate as in 1988. They do not have a problem paying the full $85,000 rate for the last half of 1989. Mr. Schumacher explained that this would result in a total payment for 1989 of approximately $76,000 or $9,000 less than Lino Lakes has requested. Mr. Reinert asked what effect does the new full time officer have in this matter. Mr. Schumacher explained that he will cost about $16,000 for 1989. Mr. Bisel said his concern started in late 1988 when Centerville decided to start their own police department. They advertised for bids and received bids based on actual costs. Their bids came in higher than what this contract will cost them and this contract is for full time coverage not eight hours or sixteen (16) hours. He felt this situation is the same as if Lino Lakes needed a consultant. The City would ask the consultant what can you do for us and what will you charge for this service. He explained that he felt this case was no different, Centerville should come to Lino Lakes and outline what they want for service and then ask the cost. Mr. Bisel said he could not see that Centerville was in a position to negotiate.