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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 27,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (3. POLICE SERVICE PROPOPSAL TO MOUND, Continued) <br /> Farniok reviewed the current patrol zones and the proposed patrol zones. The contract would add three <br /> square miles within the City of Mound. The Police Deparirnent created patrol zones several years ago to <br /> help ensure the greatest protection and response times. Any changes to the zones are discussed first with <br /> the Police Commission and with the contracted cities. Farniok stated they will maintain a visible police <br /> presence within Mound but that they cannot guarantee there will be police presence 24/7 in Mound. A <br /> minimum of three patrol cazs would be on duty at all times with one in each zone,lrnowing that they <br /> might have to leave one area to assist in another area. The minimum level of three cars occurs for <br /> approximately 4 hours within 24 hours of coverage. <br /> The challenges facing the Police Department that have been identified as part of this proposal include <br /> dealing with four unions,seniority,Mound's nepotism policy,and a reduction of supervisors. Orono will <br /> recognize the Mound off'icers' years of seniority as it relates to pay and benefit accrual. All officers and <br /> sergeants will enter into current Orono contacts. The combined seniority list relating to shift bidding has <br /> been approved by both police departments. In addition,a Mound sergeant will be brought over as a patrol <br /> officer. <br /> The benefits of providing police service to Mound include operation efficiencies,administrative <br /> efficiencies, scheduling flexibility, supervisory coverage,and expanded career developmendpromotional <br /> opportunities. <br /> Farniok stated this process has been a challenge but an exciting prospect and that in his view this contract <br /> is good for both cities: <br /> McMillan thanlced Staff for their work on the contract and noted that the Mound city officials have been <br /> very helpful during this process. McMillan commented in her view the contract will provide benefits to <br /> both communities. <br /> Franchot noted there would be a payment coming to Orono for providing these services and asked <br /> whether there has been a pro forma budget put together and that all the numbers have been reviewed. <br /> Fazniok indicated they have been. <br /> Franchot stated he has heard a number of good comments about the efforts made by Chief Famiok. <br /> Rahn noted there is an area of Minnetrista and Shorewood listed on the zones and asked whether those <br /> areas will also be patrolled by Orono. <br /> Famiok indicated that is actually the City of Shorewood and that the Orono Police Department would not <br /> be patrolling that area. <br /> Rahn asked if the city boundaries of Mound aze the cut off. <br /> Farniok indicated they are. Farniok stated they would help out in the event of an emergency. <br /> Printup asked if leaving a zone to help out in the event of an emergency is fairly normal.. <br /> -- - Page 2 of 11 — -- <br />