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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 21, 2006 2 <br />. COW1cihnember Grant asked what is causing the increased number of calls in Arden Hills from <br /> the years 2000 to 2005. <br /> Undersheriff Altendorfer stated that the increased nwnber of calls is due to an increased demand <br /> by the public for non-emergency services and an increase in the nwnber of auto thefts in this <br /> area. <br /> COW1cilmember Pellegrin asked if Ramsey COW1ty Sheriffs Department responds to medical <br /> calls. <br /> Undersheriff George Altendorfer said that the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department are trained <br /> first responders alld have oxygen and defibrillators in their vehicles. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if it was necessary to have Ramsey County Sheriffs Department, <br /> Lake Johanna Fire Department, and Allina Medical responding to the same medical call. <br /> Undersheriff Altendorfer agreed that it would appear to be inefficient to have all three groups <br /> respond to medical calls, but the fire, police, and ambulance services do have overlapping <br /> services that work together at the scene of an accident. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked what is the basis for the cost difference between the seven contract <br />. cities for law enforcement services. <br /> Undersheriff George Altendorfer noted that each community has different staffing needs. For <br /> example, North Oaks recently requested a full time Community Service Officer. The additional <br /> costs for this service were passed on to the City of North Oaks. <br /> Councihnember Pellegrin asked how the City is being billed for law enforcement services. He <br /> noted that he rarely sees a squad car in his neighborhood. <br /> Undersheriff Altendorfer said that the City of Arden Hills pays for twenty-four hours of law <br /> enforcement service. The City does receive more serviee on major roadways due to the location <br /> of the station. It is a shared resource amongst the seven contract cities. <br /> COW1eilmember Pellegrin expressed concern about the lack of twenty-four hour patrol service in <br /> Arden Hills. <br /> Undersheriff Altendorfer stated that the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department has a maximwn of <br /> nine squad cars out during the afternoon shift and a minimum of five squad cars after midnight. <br /> The delivery of service will vary from city to city due to the call level. <br /> Councihnember Larson asked how the Ramsey COW1ty Sheriffs Department assigns shifts to the <br /> different deputies. <br />. <br />