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<br />This issue was discussed in great detail. It was decided that a large, quarterly newsletter <br />would continue to be mailed out, supplemented by a smaller monthly newsletter that <br />would be available for residents to "pick up" at the Centerville City Hall as well as at local <br />businesses. Possible Newsletter "pick-up" locations are: Tom Thumb, Corner Express, <br />and Amoco. The "pick up" process would save on postage as well as time spent on <br />folding as required by the postal system. Councilmember Nelson suggested that Ms. <br />Gaustad contact the local businesses to see if they would be willing to help in the <br />distribution of the newsletters. <br /> <br />After the new software is in place, the newsletters should be easier to write. A program <br />can be developed in which the newsletter format is set up. At this point, somebody would <br />just need to fill in the blanks. Councilmember Brenner questioned where we get the <br />information for the monthly newsletter. Mr. March stated that it takes a lot oftime for <br />just one person to write the newsletter. Mr. March suggested that we invite several <br />people to write articles on current event issues. Councilmember Nelson commented that <br />the newsletters should focus on recent meetings, regular scheduled meetings, and extra <br />meetings/workshops. Councilmember Sweeney added that maybe they could just pull <br />together the highlights. This would allow residents to know what is going on and to be <br />informed on things that are coming up. Councilmember Brenner stated that in prior years <br />the newsletter included a "Council Corner", which highlighted the events from current <br />City Council meetings. <br /> <br />In addition to the newsletter, it was also mentioned that communication with the residents <br />per the cable channel is not yet functioning. Mr. March stated that the City is waiting for <br />a response from a letter sent to the cable company in regards to training issues. Training <br />was included in the price of the system and up to this point has not been offered. As soon <br />as training becomes available, Staff will be trained in on how to use the software. The <br />cable channel should also include current events information and meeting highlights. <br /> <br />Mr. March also mentioned that some web sites of larger cities also include minutes from <br />all committee meetings on-line. This could be a possibility in the future. <br /> <br />4. TRI-CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FUNDING FORMULA <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber began the discussion stating that for about the last sixteen months we <br />have been working with the City of Circle Pines and the City of Lexington in reference to <br />funding a tri-city police department. Mr. March passed out copies of a funding formula, <br />which weighs the different factors involved. Mr. March explained he favored the ideas of <br />using a formula currently used by the IACP (International Association of Chief of Police). <br />This is a nationally accepted formula. One thing that is going to happen is that Circle <br />Pines is going to allow Lexington to phase in to the formula over a five year basis. By the <br />year 2002 each City will be paying their fair share based on population, number of calls, <br />and other formula factors. Councilmember Nelson questioned how the formula rate <br /> <br />5 <br />