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Special Meeting of the Elk River City Council Held at the Elk River City Hall Monday, August 8, 2016 Members Present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Olsen, Burandt, Westgaard, and Wagner Members Absent: None Staff Present: Police Chief Ron Nierenhausen, Administrative Captain Bob Kluntz, Patrol Captain Darren McKernan, City Administrator Cal Portner, Interim Finance Director Lori Ziemer, Fire Chief T. John Cunningham, Deputy Chief Aaron Surratt, Building Official Bob Ruprecht, and Sr. Administrative Assistant Deborah Huebner I. Call Meeting to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Dietz. 2. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2016 Budget Various staff reviewed their budgets and goals as outlined in the staff report. Police Chief Nierenhausen reviewed the Police budget components including administration, patrol, investigations, support, reserves and public safety building. He responded to questions from the Council regarding the proposed rotating shifts plan, computer needs, step increases/wages, and public safety building cleaning machine. Chief Nierenhausen gave a presentation in support of the department's request for two patrol officers. Information included calls for service, training hours required, accrual of time off and coverage needs. He stated he estimated it would take approximately 5 months to hire a new officer, from the initial advertisement of the position to actually start date. Mayor Dietz asked why they don't have enough coverage, if they are at full staff now. Chief Nierenhausen explained that because of the tragic circumstances of losing an officer, staff went without time off in order to meet staffing needs. He cautioned that is not a good situation, as officers need their time off or they will experience burn -out. He explained how the additional officers would help them provide the necessary coverage to properly serve the city. Mayor Dietz indicated the Council would take his request into consideration.