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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2002 • Page 6 1 D. Resolution 02-053, re: Joint Powers Agreement with Roseville relating to a Police 2 Tactical Team. Chief Engstrom will be present. 3 Chief Engstrom came forward and first thanked the Council for approving National Night 4 Out in the City of St. Anthony. 5 Engstrom indicated that the agreement is a rather standard one, and recommended that 6 the Council sign the"Joint Powers of Agreement" that will be a benefit for the citizens of 7 the community by enabling the Police Department to respond quickly in any critical 8 incident that requires specialized training to deal with it. 9 Councilmember Horst how this was different from the Joint Powers of Agreement that 10 they have with the City of Minneapolis. Engstrom stated that this was strictly SWAT 11 action, and the City of Minneapolis has problems of it's own due to the large size of the 12 community. The City of Roseville is beneficial due to the close proximity and the 13 availability of officers. 14 Engstrom stated that they are under Joint Powers with Ramsey County and Hennepin 15 County, but that it is best to have a separate Joint Power of Agreement for this specific 16 service. 17 Councilmember Faust stated that he believes that this is prudent public safety and that it is a good idea. 19 Mayor Hodson added that he fully supports this Joint Power of Agreement, as well as 20 respects the opinion of Chief Engstrom. 21 Motion by Councilmember Faust, second by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt 22 Resolution 02-053, re: Approving a Joint Powers Agreement relating to a Police Tactical 23 Team with the City of Roseville and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute 24 the agreement on behalf of the City of St. Anthony Village. 25 Motion carried unanimously. 26 E. Discussion of parking,options around the St. Anthony High School. 27 Chief Engstrom stated that on April 23, 2002, he sent a letter accompanied by options for 28 parking around the high school on Rankin, 32nd, 33`d, Skycroft Drive, Hilldale, and 29 Townview. He added that the letters were sent to 78 neighbors in that immediate area, 30 and that28 responses have been received by return of the options questionnaire. 31 Engstrom indicated that they have been averaging 28 cars that are parked on the streets. 32 He added that a fair amount of the cars are parked illegally, parking too close to a stop- 33 sign, or a cross-walk. Engstrom stated that 14 of the 28 respondents chose option #2 of signage"No Parking X35 On One Side of the Street, Monday Thru Friday During School 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M." 36 Mayor Hodson stated that he was in favor of option #2, as it is easier than issuing 37 permits, etc.