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Minutes Sheriff Contract Group Meeting May 17,2012 Altendorfer reported that there is a new vehicle on order for Animal Control. Nelson explained that after working with St. Paul Animal Control he has determined that the ultimate animal control vehicle is a full size cargo van. He explained that they sit a lot lower, allowing for room to move animals in and out. He stated that it is not safe to reach down and pick up the animal, and that it is a lot less stressful on the animal. Nelson stated that he is currently working from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and that his hours will be adjusted when the most appropriate hours for his service have been determined. He noted that St. Paul's call load spikes when kids get home from school. 2013 DRAFT BUDGET Altendorfer distributed the 2013 budget estimate. He reported that the first page includes changes that they know will be in the budget, as follows: 1% estimated cost of living (contracts are not settled);,,� ditional $150 / deputy / year for differential over Correctional Officers pay;A 30,000 additional funding for events; continued cost for 7 MDC replacements at $4,045 each; Gem Lake and Vadnais Heights supplemental overtime (for the Commons and Sports Center extra security detail, and extra patrol in Gem Lake) as requested; $0 for Investigator Car replacement; 6 computer tablets for Investigations; $0 for Traffic Car replacement; Increased cost for wireless connections to St. Paul per new JPA ($90.67 per unit per month); Animal Control CSO included and allocated a share of overhead; overhead cost included at the 2012 rate; included annual estimate for Administrative Citation Revenue based on 2012 actual revenue. There was a question regarding health insurance, and if it has been included in the 1% estimated cost of living. Sheriff Bostrom stated that he would check on this. Altendorfer explained that it is recommended to not purchase replacement of Investigator or Traffic cars in 2013, and instead, that they be purchased in 2014. He reported that the new tablets for the Investigators will have the ability to take pictures. He stated that the cost for the wireless connection has taken a significant increase with St. Paul Urban noted that a half-time Crime Prevention Officer has been included in the first two pages of the budget estimate, and that pages four & five include a full- time CSO in Crime Prevention. Altendorfer explained that the Contract Group is currently paying for a half time CSO. Altendorfer reported that the budget document provides for different options (no additional FTE; Full-Time Funding for CSO in Crime Prevention; New CSO in 3