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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2009 Page 13 Further discussion included Ramsey County Sheriff's Department's presence on other lakes in the community; peak usage on lakes; and where services were most indicated based on that usage. Mayor Klausing invited comment from representatives of the Lake Owasso Homeowner's Association. Public Comment Joe Bester, 460 W Horseshoe Drive, representing Homeowner's Association Mr. Bester spoke in support of the supplemental enforcement services and addi- tional patrols; and noted that at the Association's Annual Meetings, they encour- aged homeowners to report any unsafe water use that they observed, and provided the Ramsey County Sheriff s phone number for their use and to pinpoint specific incidents. Mr. Bester opined that this sent a clear message to those on the lake that good behavior was important and their actions were being observed. Councilmember Ihlan questioned whether the Association currently, or in the past, contributed to the cost of the extra hours that the City Council was asked to authorize since its inception in 1997 when first recommended by the Task Force. Mr. Bester responded that, during his tenure, he was not aware of any contribution being made by the Homeowner's Association; noting that the majority of their annual fees were allocated for aquatic plant treatment. Mr. Bester advised that any such decision on contribution would need to be considered by .the Home- owner's Association Board; based on their bylaws and past practice. Pust moved, Roe seconded, approving an agreement with Ramsey County for supplemental law enforcement services on Lake Owasso at a cost not to exceed $1,742.16, to be funded from the 2009 Police Department Budget; and further au- thorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the said agreement upon final re- view by the City Attorney. " Mayor Klausing noted that the Roseville Police Department should express their concerns, if any, for this agreement, since it was coming out of their annual budget. Councilmember Ihlan noted that the additional information provided tonight was helpful; however, she questioned whether additional efforts in evaluating the pro- gram, in place since 1997, were indicated. Councilmember Ihlan noted that the Homeowner's Association had apparently not taken up discussion as to whether the supplemental coverage was necessary. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she had no problem in continuing the service if it was indicated as necessary on Lake Owasso; however, she sought clarification that the supplemental coverage was justified; and questioned why other lakes in the community didn't have similar supplemental coverage agreements; or whether the City had considered cost-