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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 29, 2010 14 B. Traffic Administrative Citation Program City Administrator Patrick Klaers stated the Traffic Administration Citation program has been discussed by the City Council at a number of meetings over the last few months. According to all reports, the Traffic Administration Citation program has been successful from a traffic enforcement point of view and popular with citizens. He clarified that the program is not a significant revenue generator but rather another enforcement tool for the Sheriff Department to utilize. Commander Joe Paget described the program in greater detail. He stated that the other contract cities that utilize the program have found it to be effective in addressing traffic concerns. The program has limited applications at this time. The program is limited to citations for speeding nine miles an hour or less over the speed limit, defective horn, muffler flares, extensions without proper flags and stop line violations. Under this program an administrative citation would be issued rather than a regular citation. A brochure outlining the program would be provided along with the citation. Councilmember Grant asked if seat belt use, the use of wireless devices and the passing of emergency vehicles would be considered administrative citations. Commander Paget clarified these items would be considered district citations and not eligible for the administrative citation program. Councilmember Holmes stated the brochure is confusing and these items should not be in the administrative citation brochure if they are not included in the project. Commander Paget stated the brochure was to be used as educational material and these items were put into the brochure as reminders to drivers. He stated he would share the Council's feedback with the department. Councilmember Grant stated the Admin Notes in the City Newsletter could include what the Administrative Citations are and how much they would be. Councilmember Holmes asked City Attorney Filla if the ordinance needed to spell out all the violations that would be considered administrative violations or if this is something that would be outlined in State Statutes. City Attorney Filla stated this ordinance would be subject to State Statute. Councilmember Holden asked if there is a record of these violations so that a person does not accumulate too many of these types of offenses Commander Paget clarified there is a record of these violations but the violation does not appear on the person's driving record.