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ARDEN HILLS CITY COiJNCIL—November 30, 2009 20 7E. Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Agreement (continued) because there are no other options for the City but would recommend that the City start exploring police protection options for the City. Councilmember Grant agreed with Councilmember McClung. Arden Hills is still paying for a portion of having a cruiser on Rice Street, which is not a part of Arden Hills. The City is also funding an additional Deputy, which was hired for the increased traffic on Interstate 694 during the construction. The construction has been stopped but the Power Deputy position is still being filled. The contract states that if the County budgets for something then the Municipality has to pay for it. Subd. D, items 3 and 4 are not favorable for the City. Councilmember Holden also agreed with Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Grant. She pointed out that Subd. A, Item La. does not reference the speed board and the City would not have had use of the speed board this year if they had not pushed the issue. She would like the speed board added to the contract with defined time allowances included. The City paid for a speed board and they should get use of it. Subd. A, Item Lf needs to have tougher language. She sited a recent example of identity theft and the residents of Arden Hills were not informed. Subd. D, Item 1 is not acceptable for the City. The City should have a dollar amount to ensure that there are no other expenses included that the city has not approved. She stated that she would not approve this contract at this time. Mayor Harpstead stated that Subd. E, Item 3 allows for additional law enforcement services. He asked City Attorney Filla since this was a renewal of an existing contract if this would end all existing agreements that have been put in place including the extra car on Rice Street and the additional Deputy. These items are not defined in the scope of services. City Attorney Filla stated that this agreement replaces the agreement that the City currently has. Mayor Harpstead clarified that if the City wanted the additional services such as the car on Rice Street the City would have to re-agree to those items. City Attorney Filla stated that this was correct. Councilmember Grant stated that these items are called out Subd. A, Item 5 specifies that the Municipality pays for those personnel that are included in the approved budget. The two items that the City is questioning are already budgeted