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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 23,2013 Page 7 Noting that there was a proven correlation that drug abusers often proceeded from prescription pain killers to heroin, Sheriff Bostrom advised that the Sheriffs De- partment was continuing to provide a drop off site at the Patrol Station on High- ways 96 in Arden Hills as well as the Downtown St. Paul location at 425 Grove Street to get those drugs out of the market and out of areas of temptation. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Sheriff Bostrom confirmed that the drop-off site would take all prescription drugs, as well as sharps, and advised that "when in doubt,turn it in" for disposal by Sheriff's personnel. In conclusion, Sheriff Bostrum announced the sponsorship by the Sheriff's Foun- dation of the annual Fright Farm, located at Frost and White Bear Avenues in Maplewood (near the Aldrich Arena) during weekends in October, including Hal- loween Eve and Halloween Day. Sheriff Bostrom advised that the event would be manned by staff at all times, with proceeds going toward youth programs and ini- tiatives in the County, including school resource officers with seven (7) currently operating throughout the three (3) area school districts (White Bear, Roseville and Mounds View), school safety patrol in area elementary schools, and a small D.A.R.E. program operating in White Bear Township. At the request of Councilmember Laliberte, Sheriff Bostrom offered to work with Police Chief Mathwig to provide prescription drug drop-offs during various Ro- seville events (e.g. Living Smarter Fair). Councilmember Laliberte noted that both the Roseville Police Department and Ramsey County Sheriff's Department offer Explorer programs, making the op- tions available outstanding. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the prescription drug drop-off sites, not only to get medications out of the hand of those potentially abusing them, but also to address environmental concerns and keep those items from eventually reaching area water bodies. Mayor Roe encouraged continued cooperation between Ramsey County and the City of Roseville in spreading the word throughout the community and his willingness to support any other partnership opportunities. On behalf of the community, the City Council and staff, Mayor Roe thanked Sheriff Bostrum for the update and his attendance tonight. 10. Public Hearings 11. Budget Items 12. Business Items (Action Items)