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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 16, 1996 B. Participation in "Project for Sharing of Major Equipment" The City received a memo from County Administrator, Jim Schug, outlining a proposal to hire an intern to establish a plan for the cooperative sharing of equipment by the County and participating municipalities within the County. In order to participate in this program, the City will have to contribute $750 to help cover the cost of the intern. Administrator Kueffner strongly recommended the City's participation because it might take some of the pressure off staff that has been trying to find a way to share services, or cut costs in the Fire Dept. and Maintenance Supt. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to participate in Washington County's proposed project for sharing equipment and to authorize the expenditure of $750 to join this effort. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Johnston/Hunt - to direct the staff to volunteer Rita Conlin to serve on the Steering Committee at the same time the City indicates our participation in the Project for Sharing of Major Equipment" program. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Forum on Social Outcomes for our Community Entering the 21st Century The City received a memo from Jim Schug, Washington County Administrator regarding the report, Social Outcomes for our Community Entering the 21st Century, produced by the Wilder Foundation under the sponsorship of Greater St. Paul Tomorrow. Council members John and Hunt indicated they would be interested in attending the community forum on Thursday, January 25. D. Law Enforcement Contract for 1996 The Council received a copy of the 1996 Law Enforcement Contract with Washington County. The contract is estimated to be $128,818.89, which is approximately $2,600 over than what the City budgeted for in 1996. Administrator Kueffner reported there was more than enough money carried over from 1995 to cover this difference. The City thought we would have our COPS FAST grant in 1995, (and our third deputy) and we budgeted for that third deputy in 1995, but he did not come on board until 1996. M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to approve the 1996 Law Enforcement Contract, as amended (Page 4, Item 7. Attorney Filla will talk to the County Attorney about this sentence), and direct the Mayor and Administrator to sign said contract. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Vehicle for Animal Control Officer Mike Smith, Lake Elmo's Animal Control Officer, notified the City that the City of North St. Paul will no longer be providing a vehicle for him to use for animal control activities in that City and Lake Elmo. The vehicle being used was in need of major repairs, and It was their choice to pay Mike Smith for use of his own vehicle rather than purchase a new one. They will be paying Mike $175 per month. Our contract with North St. Paul for vehicle use was $168 per month. Mike Smith has proposed that same agreement with the City for this vehicle ($168 per month) and will provide his own insurance. M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to table this item until Administrator Kueffner can check on this agreement with North St. Paul. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P DeLapp/Hunt - to adjourn the council meeting at 9:35 p.m. and convene the EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss a potentially dangerous dog/dog bite. (Motion passed 5-0). Respectfully submitted by Sharon Lumby, Deputy City Clerk