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happen. 1999 Circle Pines-Lexington Joint Police Commission Budget (Monday. August 24.7:00 p.m. Meeting. Mayor Wilharber informed the Council the 1999 Circle Pines-Lexington Joint Police Commission Budget meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. and he would like the Council to be present at the meeting. Several issues are under consideration: the officers contract; hiring a Police Chief and the budget. Councilmember Helmbrecht noted the City may experience a $22,000 budget increase for the same police coverage. Mayor Wilharber commented when Centerville reaches 2500 in population then the City may be affected by levy limits restraints. Mayor Wilharber noted with the increasing population, in the police contract the City should consider demanding 24 hour police coverage in Centerville. Councilmember Helmbrecht questioned the Council if entering into a contract is the route to go or should the city investigate creating its own department. The Council discussed developing a police department and its minimal requirements. Councilmember Brenner questioned Staff how the police department budget will affect the city's budget. Mr. March responded the levy amount must be submitted to Anoka County by September 15, and he planned to request the Council to hold a budget workshop on August 19. Councilmember Helmbrecht requested Staff to return to the Council with a percentage increase on tax payers to implement a Centerville police department. Councilmember Helmbrecht also suggested Staff contact other communities that have an onset police department. Mayor Wilharber noted the cost to provide 24 hour police coverage and that past independent police department consideration caused the citizens to become unglued. Flashing Lights Councilmember Helmbrecht initiated the conversation pertaining to flashing lights on Main Street near the elementary school. Councilmember Helmbrecht questioned as to what has been done and what will be done prior to school beginning. Mr. March reported he unsuccessfully contacted Tim Yantos. However, Mr. March said he will schedule himself on the County Commission agenda to see what can be done. Councilmember Helmbrecht requested Jim get on the County Commissioners' agenda and she would try to attend the meeting too. NEW BUSINESS Northern Forest Product Driveway Expansion - Paul McDowell Mr. Paul McDowell from Northern Forest Products approached the Council and requested permission to implement a "0" shaped driveway creating two accesses off Main Street, one as an entrance only and the other as an exit only. Mr. McDowell noted he submitted a copy of his plans to the City, Anoka County and RCWD. In addition, Anoka County Highway Department requested Mr. McDowell to move his current driveway east to the common property line and allow one access. Mr. McDowell explained his current traffic situation then stated the proposed 7