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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-SEPTEMBER 21,2009 3 B. Police Service Review George Altendorfer, Ramsey County Sheriff's Department presented the City Council with information on police services. He introduced Commander Joe Paget with the County and Commander Mike Salter. Mr. Altendorfer reviewed staffing analysis, technology advancements, historical data and additional statistical information with the Council. He indicated that the City of Arden Hills contract for services in 2010 did decrease slightly. Mayor Harpstead questioned the number of investigations done on a yearly basis in Arden Hills. Mr. Altendorfer indicated he did not have that number in front of him, and could get back to the Council with that information. He then reviewed the averarV ge response time to service calls. Discussion ensued regarding the 2010 budget numbers along with the patrol deputy scheduling. Mayor Harpstead questioned the current staffing level for the City of Arden Hills. Mr. Altendorfer noted the City currently had a staffing level of 5.5 FTE deputies and felt that this number should be higher than is currently suggested within the contract but that he understands this number will be maintained into the foreseeable future. He felt the police services were operating very efficiently between the cities - served. Mr. Altendorfer then reviewed the number of calls in the City. Councilmember Grant stated the information missing was the distribution of power shift calls by City or squad. Mr. Altendorfer stated he received the CAD information today and that those numbers had not been reviewed. Councilmember McClung questioned if the department could present the City with the number of calls received by time of day. He noted that the largest portion of calls were assist/medical. Mr. Altendorfer indicated this information could be brought back to the City.