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<br />, . <br />. CITY OF 1\RDEN HILLS <br /> MEHJRl\NOOM <br /> DATE: January 27, 1994 <br /> TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> FRCM: Dorothy Person, city Mm:ini.strator <br /> SUBJECT: 1994 Police services Review <br /> As you recall, one of the 1994 goals set by the Council has been to <br /> research and evaluate police and fire services. since that ti1ne, some <br /> groundwork has been infonnally begun on review of police service. I <br /> have briefly discussed the research with others who have been in sinri.lar <br /> situations, such as with Falcon Heights, Roseville, League of Minnesota <br /> Cities, Lino Lakes, and the South lake Minnetonka Group. I have <br /> identified a few others such as Chanhassen and AIxlover who also contract <br /> with their County Sheriff for services. <br /> Also during this time, Arden Hills received publicity through the CORE <br /> legislative report as being at 57% cost below the determined "basic <br /> level of service". <br />. At question is whether the service =ently provided is meeting the <br /> need, or whether the services need to be revised. This could include <br /> but not be limited to whether to continue with the Ramsey County <br /> Sheriff's contract, contract out certain services, work with another <br /> city, or some other fom of provision of services. <br /> The feedback received thus far includes: <br />. <br /> - response ti1ne - is it as fast as expected and reasonable? <br /> - Do local businesses receive information from the Dept? <br /> - Is there preventative information given to J:oth <br /> residents and businesses? <br /> - Do business owners know when problems occur in their area? <br /> - Are highest need issues addressed? <br /> - Even if cost is low now, do residents get services they need? <br /> - I don't know my "cop on the beat", Is the service <br /> personalized enough? <br /> - How are the police dealing with the "on .the street" issues? <br /> - Do the police know our town, our citizens and business <br /> issues? <br />. <br />