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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2016 Page 38 Citing other numerical comparisons, Mr. Koland questioned the accuracy of Councilmember McGehee's projections and comparisons between Roseville and Ramsey County staffing models; and suggested instead a thorough review and ad- justment to appropriate staffing levels far the Roseville Police Department versus considering contracting those services out to Ramsey County. Motion to Extend Meeting Curfew At 10:00 p.m., Willmus moved, Etten seconded, extending the meeting curfew to the conclusion of this item. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. Janet Henquinet, County Road B-2 As a retired Professor of Management, Ms. Henquinet expressed discussed con- sideration when outsourcing what served as one of the core functions of a munici- pality. Ms. Henquinet noted this was a major decision and recognized that the City Council was well aware of that. In her experience with decision-making for over twenty years, Ms. Henquinet the talk about costs did not address cost benefits when comparing services with the model from either group. Also not mentioned, but an important part of that decision, Ms. Henquinet stated was the current situation with so much pressure on law enforcement. Ms. Henquinet stated she didn't want Roseville police personnel focusing on whether or not they may lose their job and/or benefits, but stated she wanted them solely focused on their security and their policing of Roseville. Form a citizen point of view, Ms. Henquinet noted everyone was uneasy, and wanted assurances for their safety and security, with change throwing everyone off, even if it could be a needed change. Ms. Henquinet suggested timing was a critical issue not effec- tively addressed. If there remained an argument to consider making such a change, Ms. Henquinet opined that may be down the road sometime, but stated now was not the time to even seek such a quote. Hubert Thibodaux, As a Roseville resident for over 54 years, Mr. Thibodaux noted he's watched it grow from a simple city to a complex one, and had watched the Roseville Police Department grow with the city. Mr. Thibodaux opined that the department had done a lot of hard work with good people, ending up with the current premier po- lice department. Now with the wave of a hand, Mr. Thibodaux opined that was proposed to be all thrown in the trash can and started over in the guise of savings money. At the age of 85 years and as a long-term consumer, Mr. Thibodaux stated he had heard every cost-savings gimmick out there, but had found the majority unrealis-