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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10,2002 9 Council Member Larson asked how effective the program was. Council Member Aplikowski stated she believed the Sheriffs Department wanted to be a part of this so they could stay connected with the students, She stated she was not against the program, but she asked if the $35,000,00 was the best use of the City funds, She requested the Sheriffs Department come in and update Council on the DARE program and why they should support it. Mayor Probst stated he also had concern about this program. He indicated he had not seen any figures that proved this was a successful program. He stated this was becoming a significant cost item. He indicated he was not inclined to support it, unless there was a strong case made for the program, Council Member Grant stated he wanted to hear more about the School Resource Officer as well as have the Sheriffs Department give Council a presentation on the DARE program. Mr. Lynch replied the School Resource Officer was an enforcement officer in the schools, He indicated the students could contact the School Resource Officer regarding criminal activity. He stated the Enforcement Officer could enforce rules in the school. He indicated the DARE officer had a totally different role, He stated the DARE officer presented infomlation on drug use and life style choices. He indicated a School Resource Officer could not duplicate what a DARE Officer could do in the schools, Council Member Rem agreed she would like the Sheriffs Department to give a presentation to Council regarding the program, Mayor Probst suggested this be tabled to the last meeting in June, and requested staff contact the Sheriffs Department on giving a presentation to Council. MOTION: Council Member Aplikowski moved and Council Member Rem seconded a motion to table this item to the June 24, 2002 Council meeting, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),