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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Arden Hills Council <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />September 27, 1993 <br /> <br />Bergeron explained that the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department <br />is attempting to implement community policing methods within <br />its contract ci ties, and as a means of accomplishing that <br />goal, they are working to establish closer relationships <br />between deputies and the cities they serve. <br /> <br />Bergeron reported that the Sheriff's Department, assisted by <br />grant money, is presentl y working wi th the Uni versi ty of <br />Minnesota on a program for stricter enforcement of regulations <br />for tobacco (and possibly alcohol) sales. <br /> <br />Bergeron further reported that the Department has recently <br />implemented Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), which is proving to <br />be an effective tool in information retrieval and analysis. <br /> <br />Each of the following deputies were introduced and presented <br />a brief personal background of themselves: Lieutenant Dan <br />Votel; Deputy Barry Vaughn; Deputy Bob Pavlak, Jr.; Deputy Jim <br />Ericksen; Deputy Greg Engfer; Deputy Jon LaRoque. Bergeron <br />noted that Deputy Evelyn Pedersen also serves Arden Hills, but <br />is absent due to hospitalization. <br /> <br />Commander Bergeron invited Council questions/concerns. <br /> <br />In response to Council inquiry regarding how information is <br />conveyed amongst deputies, Bergeron explained that deputies <br />keep a log and information is shared at shift change, in <br />addition to deputies personally meeting with one another. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone invited suggestions from the deputies as <br />to how the City can clarify or improve the enforceability of <br />City ordinances. Lt. Votel stated that whenever ordinances <br />are initiated or amended, the Sheriff's Department appreciates <br />being informed. Bergeron stated that in the near future all <br />Ramsey County Sheriff's Department contract cities can expect <br />an invitation to work with the Sheriff's Department regarding <br />local ordinances pertaining to tobacco and alcohol sales. <br /> <br />Deputy Engfer asked if the ci ty wishes to have the "no <br />overnight on-street parking" rule strictly enforced. He <br />stated his belief that strict enforcement provides enhanced <br />security for a community by deterring property damage, auto <br />thefts, burglaries, etc. He added that when there is an <br />obvious reason for overnight street parking (such as driveway <br />seal coating) he does not enforce the rule. <br />