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Public safety expenses are a major factor in the City's budget. Public safety expenses have <br /> increased every year and there is no end in sight for this trend. With both Police and Fire <br /> services, the City is part of a larger group where the majority rules. The City may not support an <br /> increase in staffing or a capital expenditure, but the City may also not be able to stop the <br /> proposal. The majority vote is the final decision. In the case of the proposed 2013 Police <br /> budget, I think that the additional deputy will be approved regardless of the City's position; but I <br /> also think that the staffing additions can be limited to just the one additional full-time Deputy for <br /> patrol. <br /> The draft 2013 Police budget will again be discussed at the July meeting of the Contracted <br /> Communities group and a decision will be made at either the July or August meeting. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> July 16, 2012 Work Session Meeting <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br />