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Mounds View City Council November 14,2011 <br /> . Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> Police Chief Kinney indicated the City was being asked to create a K9 program within the <br /> Mounds View Police Department and to accept a grant from the St. Paul Canine Foundation. <br /> The K9 unit would greatly advance the department while making it more productive. It would <br /> assist with apprehending assailants as well. He felt the K9 unit would also be a great way to <br /> reach out to the community. <br /> Police Chief Kinney estimated the expense to fund the K9 unit to be $18,100 to acquire and train <br /> the dog. This amount has been significantly reduced due to the grant received from the St. Paul <br /> Canine Foundation. The grant would cover$6,000 of the estimated expenses. <br /> Police Chief Kinney stated there would be ongoing expenses for the K9 program which was <br /> estimated to be$2,400-7,100 to cover food, vet expenses and projected overtime expenses for the <br /> handler. He recommended the Council proceed with the K9 program as presented. <br /> Council Member Mueller indicated a resident was interested in assisting with fundraising efforts <br /> for the K9 unit. She questioned where donations could be made. Police Chief Kinney stated he <br /> has been in contact with the gentleman willing to volunteer of his time. The gentleman was <br /> currently gathering information and would continue to assist the Police Department through the <br /> fund raising process. He requested all those interested in making a donation speak with the <br /> Police Department directly. <br /> • Mayor Flaherty questioned if the Police Department's budget was adjusted in 2012 for this <br /> potential expense. Finance Director Beer stated the expense was written into the budget along <br /> with the anticipated$6,000 grant. <br /> Mayor Flaherty encouraged the community to come together to support this initiative as it would <br /> greatly benefit the residents. <br /> Council Member Gunn was in favor of using the additional billboard revenues to support the K9 <br /> program to fill in the gaps. She felt the K9 unit was a positive benefit for the entire community. <br /> Mayor Flaherty noted the billboard revenues would be placed in the general fund. Finance <br /> Director Beer stated this was the case and that the Council could designate these funds in <br /> whatever manner necessary. <br /> Council Member Mueller stated there was a strong desire to have a K9 unit within the City. She <br /> said the program should proceed. <br /> Mayor: Flaherty suggested t!-:at the fu,_d,. eing efforts 1, d'owed and if r'ditiona1 re; ^s are <br /> needed, the Council revs;e; the issue at a c date. <br /> MOTION/` ., DND: C.•_,n/I\duelier. Tc .Taive the :leading and Ado,": Pesolut 7849, <br /> .,,.00long th ,�i e ion non <br /> Acceptance of a Grant from the St. Paul Canine Foundation. <br /> 1111 <br />