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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 24,1997 8 Mayor Probst inquired ifthe new work being done by MSA will be stored electronically. Mr. Stonehouse stated that was the case, and all new data would be able to be scanned onto CD- ROMs in the future. MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the necessary funding to update the municipal infrastructure plan. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger reported on the dates of the Ramsey County Open Houses (Monday March 10 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday March 12 at 2:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.). These are approximately two-hour tours, and if Council members would let him know which, if any, they plan to attend, he will call that information in to Ramsey County. Mayor Probst indicated he will attempt to attend on Thursday, March 13. Mr. Fritsinger reported on the Ramsey County Sheriffs Office reconciliation of services for 1996, with the total being $59,049, which was a higher amount than anticipated by approximately $15,000. Mayor Probst stated the amount for this item seems to be increasing every year, and these rebates are starting to approach 10% of budgeted expenditures for Police Protection services. Mr. Fritsinger agreed the amounts have risen for each of the last three years. Mr. Fritsinger stated this issue has been discussed among the various city managers in the last six months. It is his opinion now that with contract labor settlements having been accomplished by Ramsey County, the costs should stabilize in the future. He further stated City managers have discussed the possibility of a five-year budget, and other means of better forecasting costs for these services. Councilmember Malone commented Arden Hills has a small amount of patrol coverage per capita. In his opinion, it would be more beneficial for another patrol car to be added to the county rather than a cash refund for the City. Mayor Probst stated there are indications that the TCAAP program will impose certain requirements on the City that will have to be dealt with in the future. A discussion ensued regarding coverage between the cities covered under the Ramsey County Contract Cities agreement. Councilmember Hicks inquired how the City can be assured that $59,000 is a reasonable amount. Mr. Fritsinger stated this was mostly taken on good faith from the County. Councilmember Hicks inquired if these monies need to be paid up front. Mr. Fritsinger stated this was the case.