1996.04.22 CC Minutes - Special Council meeting

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MINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 22. 1996 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 9:40 PM. PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle, Miron City Administrator, Robert Museus City Finance Director, Ron Otkin Washington County Sheriff, Jim Frank Sergeant Jim Fure Captain Dave Heuer ABSENT: Jim Leroux The purpose of this meeting was to review the City's expenditures and revenues for the first quarter of 1996, review law enforcement services, review a letter prepared by the City Attorney regarding the possible transition of the BCWMO into a watershed management district, and discuss scheduled road maintenance for 1996. Ron Otkin presented a report comparing projected and actual City revenues and expenditures for the first quarter of 1996. Councilman Leroux had asked the Council to review law enforcement services received by the community for the last few years, and provide comments and recommendations to the Council. As Councilman Leroux, was not able to attend this meeting, the Mayor presented his written comments, which were discussed with Sheriff Frank and other members of the Washington Sheriff's Dept. One of the issues was that approximately 9% of the law enforcement callouts in Hugo are in response to false alarms at residences caused by faulty burglar alarms or problems with their operation. Sheriff Frank stated that this was a problem county -wide, and that he will be working with the County Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance to charge a fee to residents causing the false alarms.' The Council indicated that they would consider the ordinance for adoption when it is prepared. The City's law enforcement reporting needs were also discussed. The Sheriff indicated that he would work with the City to prepare a more detailed report, including trend analysis, if the City would provide him with more guidance on what was expected. The Council indicated a concern regarding the amount of law enforcement services being used by liquor establishments in the community. The Sheriff offered to provide the Council with a detailed list of the law enforcement contacts at liquor establishments, and recommended that this be done annually at the time of license renewal so that this information can be used by the Council in making a determination whether to grant or condition the issuance of liquor licenses to establishments that cause an unusual amount of law enforcement activity. Councilmember Barnes asked the Sheriff if it was possible for Washington County to acquire a computerized speed identification and display device similar to those used by Ramsey County for the purposes of speed control