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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 18, 2016 Page 15 City Manager Trudgeon advised that at this time, he felt confident in funding the position through that fund, envisioning the position would oversee the entire communication effort of the city. However, as time goes on and depending on the status of the Communications Fund with future franchise fees and collections, Mr. Trudgeon agreed that funding resource would need further review, but for the foreseeable future, he thought it was appropriate to use those funds for that posi- tion. Councilmember Laliberte asked for clarification, with City Manager Trudgeon clarifying that the CIP budget far $160,000 as a new levy amount for the Pave- ment Management Program (PMP) and also an additional$65,000 for pathways and parking lots. To follow-up with the comments of Councilmember Laliberte, Counc'ilmember McGehee suggested partnering with the School District for SE Roseville out- reach. Councilmember McGehee also noted past conversations within the com- munity about the need for adult programming in that area as well with many of those adults in the Karen community feeling more isolated and currently being transported to Fairview Community Center for their educational programming needs. City Manager Trudgeon noted the city was always open to partnerships, clarifying that this particular provision was specific to youth programming; but agreed to look at adult need and additional partnering opportunities with the School District in the future. Mr. Trudgeon noted the good relationship to-date between the School District and Karen of Minnesota organization, and while other opportuni- ties and possibilities will always be considered, this particular initiative is focused on youth for the purposes of this budget presentation. Councilmember McGehee opined there wouldn't be partnerships unless pursued; and asked staff to look into it. Councilmember McGehee asked staff to pursue the cost for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training dollars to pro- vide such training to each police officer. As an alternative approach, Coun- cilmember McGehee opined that the city and its residents would be much better served by training all officers versus having only one position or one shift person with that training. Councilmember McGehee further asked staff to determine what funding sources could be used and how much funding was available in the Police Department reserve fund or other areas (e.g. forfeiture funds). City Manager Trudgeon reiterated that there were restrictions to using forfeiture funds, and they should not be considered permanent funding due to their restricted uses.