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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 16, 2012 2 this 10-City franchise area. Those who do not subscribe to cable choose not to based on expense or because they are not interested in cable television. Other findings include an overall satisfaction among viewers in regard to their cable service, and the majority of subscribers are happy with the picture and sound quality of their cable channels. Viewers are not happy, however, with the picture and sound quality of CTV channel programming. Ms. Wilson explained that the picture and sound quality of CTV channel programming is not as good as regular cable channels because CTV is not being broadcast at High Definition transmission. Transmitting in High Definition is in the budget, however, at this time, Comcast is not providing that type of transmission. She explained that Comcast operates under individual franchises that expire in 2013, and High Definition transmission of CTV channel programming will be part of the upcoming negotiation process. Discussion ensued regarding public policy on franchise fees, strategic planning, the types of services provided by NSCC/NSAC, and the current business models of telephone and cable television franchises. Mr. Craig Wilson, City Representative on the CTV Board, stated that overall, there are not a lot of complaints in Arden Hills regarding cable television. Commissioners on the CTV Board ensure that consumers are being treated fairly and often act as mediators between the consumer and the cable franchise. They also help by providing a "voice" from a community standpoint when it comes to things like franchise renewal. Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Wilson and Mr. Wilson for the updates and information they both provided. B. Sheriff's Budget City Administrator Klaers presented the Council with the May minutes of the Jurisdictions that Contract with the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department for Police Services meeting as well as a copy of the draft 2013 police budget. He explained that the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department is proposing to add one additional deputy in 2013 for the contract communities. Mayor Grant stated that the Council should be directing City Administrator Klaers on how to cast his vote on the 2013 budget. He feels the City will not notice the position increase, but will notice the budget increase. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department can explain why they need one more deputy to cover the same services. She cited that the sheriffs department currently requires 5.4098 Patrol Deputies to provide the City of Arden Hills with 24/7 coverage and it will take 5.5689 deputies in the year 2013 to provide the same coverage. City Administrator Klaers stated that the increase in 2013 is because the new position is considered a "Relief Deputy" and that person will be filling in as needed for those using vacation or sick time or at training.