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Mounds View City Council September 26, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 13 • Mayor Marty stated we reviewed that about a year ago when another sergeant was discussed, Staff had indicated New Brighton Director of Public Safety Bob Jacobson was surprised that Mounds View was paying anything. City Administrator Ulrich explained the portion of cost is divided by the students from Mounds View and New Brighton. The New Brighton City Manager did request that Mounds View pay its proportional share of the officer and is requesting $5,100 more than the amount presented tonight. If the Council approves paying the original amount, he would recommend tabling so Staff can identify an additional $5,100 in funding. Last year it was discussed and cleared with New Brighton to put those costs towards Supervisory Staff of the Police Department. Mayor Marty stated it was also mentioned that New Brighton didn't really see the need for Mounds View ~ to pay so funding was reduced to provide funding for a third sergeant. Now it appears they have changed their minds. City Administrator Ulrich stated it was not their Council's direction but the City Manager who is making the request, probably in their budget considerations and 12.5% increase in levy. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Flaherty. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6623 Approving the Renewal of the 2005-2006 School Resource Officer Agreement Between the • Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton and ISD #621 with $7,400 as annual contribution. Councilmember Thomas asked if the City has done a calculation of the number of Mounds View students. Police Chief Sommer stated it is a rough number but close to what it would be. Last year it was $12,500 and this year there would be a 3-4% increase. City Administrator Ulrich noted the Mounds View City Council will be going to New Brighton for the next six months to use their City Hall free of charge. Councilmember Stigney suggested there should be "no strings attached" to hold meetings at the New Brighton City Hall. Mayor Marty stated that New Brighton has been a good neighbor to Mounds View and many departments work together, including Public Works. He stated he would support this motion and then hold additional discussion at the next Council Work Session. Councilmember Thomas stated this is a contract so approving it now and then trying to change it later may be difficult to accomplish. She noted it could be tabled for two weeks to find additional funding. Mayor Marty asked if there is a deadline for the contract. Police Chief Sommer stated the school year has started and payment is typically made at the end of the year. • Mayor Marty noted there is time to table this consideration for two weeks.