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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1995 ( #25) 1996 POLICE OFFICE SUPPORT STAFFING . Moorse reported that temporary work assignment changes were made in August of 1995 to handle the administrative work load for the Acting Chief with no current Lieutenant. These changes were made on an interim basis and are up for review at this time. Moorse said the changes have been working well and requested to continue the staffing changes through 1996. This request also includes an increase in pay for one police office support staff to reflect the additional responsibilities and full -time position. Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the extension of the temporary appointments of Sue Bobzien and Kris Knollenberg through 1996, and to increase the pay rate of Kris Knollenberg to $11.03 per hour. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ( #26) SELECTION OF LOCAL BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING DATE Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to select the date of Wednesday, April 24, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., for the 1996 Local Board of Review Meeting. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ( #27) EXTENSION OF PROSECUTION SERVICE CONTRACT Moorse reported that this item is in regards to an extension of the prosecution service contract with the City of Minnetonka. Callahan asked if there was an increase in the cost. Moorse responded that there was an 41 increase from about $32,000 to $35,000. Although this is a significent increase for one year, Moorse said there has been little increase over the past four years. The City of Minnetonka reviewed its workload related to the cities it serves, and reallocated costs on that basis. Jabbour asked if the contract approval could be subject to reexamination if the work of police administration result in improvements to allow for easier and quicker caseloads. Moorse said the work of the police chief does not impact the time spent on the case. Callahan asked if the cost was determined by time spent on cases or the cost divided up amongst the cities. Moorse said the cost was divided, but the divided cost was determined by looking at the number of cases. Jabbour said if the hours spent on cases and process improved, he would like to see a credit returned to the City on costs. Callahan asked if this was a reasonable way of going about determining the cost process. Moorse said other cities felt the process was reasonable. Callahan noted that the cost to the other cities had decreased. Moorse felt the cost was reasonable considering the original cost and the low increase over a four year period. Jabbour noted that the City of Minnetonka was doing a good job for Orono. Callahan moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve the Prosecution Agreement with the City of Minnetonka for the years 1996 -1997 at a cost of $35,880 for 1996. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. • 22