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10/12/1971 - 5842JUEL MERCER - COUNCIL SECY. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 7:30 P.M. OCTOBER 12, 1971 , s ' ' � , ' 'Scheduled Times ' 7.30 � ' ' � � ' � 7:30 ' , ' 8:00 ' e CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING - OCTOBER 12, 1971 - 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. On Consideration of the Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing the City to Issue A Franchise for tPie Establishment of Cable Television Facilities Within the City of Fridley and Position on Cable Television submitted by Independent School District #14 and Position on Cable Television submitted by Fridley Residents for Action 2. On Vacation (SAV #71-05) of a Sixty Foot Wide Public Street, Utility and Drainage Easement Generally Located South of Gardena Avenue and West of Grace High School (Matterhorn Drive) 3. On Rezoning Request (Z�iA #71-05) by Real Estate 10, Inc. Generally Locate� at Hillwind Rod,d in the 1000 Block Page 1 Page 2 & 3 Page 4 Pages 5 - 7 � Pages 8 - 11 PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, OCTOBER 12, 1a71 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED. 4. On Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Project #105, Addendum #1 5. On Storm Sewer Project #101 OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BIISINESS: � 7. Consideration of a Resolution Requesting the State of Minnesota to Maintain Certain Additional Siqnals Discussion Regarding Proposal for Central Communications For Anoka County 8. Discussion Regarding Liquor License for Fireside Rice Bowl ADJOURN: • PAGE 2 Fage 12 Page 13 Page 14 Pages 15 - 39 m ! PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF FRIDLEY NOTICE OF HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Ftidley will meet at the City Hall in said City on the 12th day of October, 1971, at 7:30 O'Clock P.M., to consider the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to i.ssue a franchise for the establishment of Cable Television facilities within the City of Fridley. All persons interested therein may appear and be heard. DATED THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1971 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY. Jack O. Kirkham� Mayor ATTEST: Marvin C. Brunsell - City Clerk Publish: Fridley Sun - September 15, 1971 ' September 22, 1971 � � 1. i� I , I , I ' I' � I ' I ' I , I ' ' � � � ' � '� ' G"N.. I�i,�n � �_c.�., SUPER�n'•.'. �•n: JAME� i� „t'_ �;F' oiRErr:,N 9us�N�s..: n,�: a�as JAME� r F'AF'PA�� kDhltNltifNni WE. ASSISUN-f 600C VVEST MOORE LAKc DRIb`E, FRIDLEY. MIfJNESO-fA 5�432 / 56061�'� October 5, 1971 Mr. Gerald Davis, City Manager City of Fridley 6431 University Ave. N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Mr. Davis: Attached you will find a paper defining Independent School District 14'e position on Cable TY. Since the scheduled hearing on this topic conflicts with the regularly scheduled meeting of the Boa.rd of Education, we would appreciate it if you would see that the Council is informed by having it read into the record at your hearing. Mr. Tom Myhra, District 14 Curriculum Coordinator, will be in attend- ance if you desire any further clarification. We feel our poaition reflecta the nearly naiform position of iaiormed people in this area that action ehould be delayed. Failure to do this will probably result in eerious errora with long term implicationa for education and our comnivaity at large. The loag tersn potential of Cable TY may never be reali�ed. We thank you for soliciting our opinioa! Sincerely youra, \�y�c�P.C��e�tJ (Mrs. ) Mary Schreiner Clerk of the School Board /hj 2 [J 1 �J � INDEPENDENT 5CHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 POSITION ON CAB LE T V Cable t�levision has a potential for aiding and influencing education that likely suxpasses tY:�.t o� �ny ot.her recent technological development. Therefore, it is critical that the City of Fridley make fu11 provision for educational use in any CATV system that is f�ar�chised to do business in Fridley under ordinances passed by the city government. �� ' The Boar� of Education of Independent School District No. 14 has accepted with eagernes� the invitation to participate in furnishing the educational data needed in formulating an ordinanc� th�.t makes provision for educational utilization of a CATV system, and it has ' in�tructed the District's admini�trative staff to work with the City Manager toward furni3hing the desired educational input. � L� J �� ' ' , r � , , , ' , , We feel, however, that in spite of the best efforts of everyone involved, the time`allowed for prep�.ration of the ordinance and the complexity of the educational implications of CATV makes it impossible to give the whole problexn the time and study necessary faar insuring that the many ramifications and possibilities have been considered and wei$hp�i. Therefore, we ask the Fridley City Council to continue the public hearing for at least s ix months . ' Some of the educational aspects which we believe need further study include: �. Compatibility among city CATV systems in order that there may be cooperative curriculum and instructional programs between districts as well as between schools within the same district. 2. An intertie to a"Central Educational TV Facility" founded jointly by school districts, since districts such as Fridley are likely too sma11 to eve r be able to totally us e the full potential of CAT V unles s s ome cooperative venture is instituted. 3, The determination of the proper role of the franchised company in providing CATV facilities and in assuming costs for educational purposes. The Educational Research and Development Council of the Metropolitan Twin Cities (ERDC) has indicated an interest in studying the educational implicatione of CATV and u�.timately furnishing the data of educational needs to school districts in the xnetropolitan a,rea considering the granting of Cable TV franchises. However, Fridley will be denied the benefit of such efforts unless the public hearing is continued. We ask the Fridley City Council to do just that. 0 October 7, 1971 r�r. Gerald Davis P�Iembers o f the Fridley C:ity �oun:;il •.;ity �Iall , Fridley Dear Sirs: The Fridley Residents for Action unanimously passed the following resolution at their last meeting, Oct. 6„ and would like to have it read at the Publi:: Hearind on Oct. 12. The Fridley Residents for Action ask that the Frid�ey :,ity :;ouncil continue the publi:: hearing on .:ATV for a minimum of si� months for fu�ther study and research. �Ve further request that a ci�izen advisory ::ommittee be appo�.nted to :: onduc t the study . Helen Treuenfels, membex Fridley Resi:dents for Actio� a !� r �. , � � � ' , ' � CORRECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL 0 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Fridley in the City Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on October 12, 1971 in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of: For the vacation of a sixty foot wide public street, utility and drainage easement, SAV 1�71-05, City of Fridley, described as follows: �3ng in that part of the northeast quarter of Section 24, To�n- ship 30, R�an�e 24, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, t�,e ce�ter �line �ot x�.ch is described as follows: .. Commencing at a point which lies on the north line of Highway � No. 100 (Interstate Highway No. 694) and lies one hundred fifty feet (150�) distant from and measured easterly of and at right angles to the west line of t he southeast quarter sectiont,thence north a.nd parallel to said west line to a point rrhich is 6?3.84 feet south of the north line of said southeast quarter section; thence to the right on a tangential curve described by a 1,90g.$6 foo� radius, a central angle of 20° 32' and a degree o1' cur�rature of 3°, a distance of 68�+.44 feet to a point of cuzwe to curve (P.C.C.) located an the north line of said sout�east quarter section; thence to the left from said P.C.C. on a tangential curve described bq a similar radius of 1,909.$5 foot radius, 2�° 32' central angle, and 3° curvature, a distance of 684.44 feet; thence north para11e1 to �t:� west line of the no:theast quarter of said Section 24 to a point lxated on the centerline oi Gardena Avenue a�d 392.�9 feet from th� west line of baid northeast quarter measnred along the centerline of Gardena A�enue. Generally located South of Gardena Avenue and West of Grace High School (Matterhorn Drive). Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the above matter will -be heard at this meeting. Publi.sh: September 15, 1971 , September 22, 1971 ' October 6, j,�]j� JACK 0. KIRKHAM MAYOR r� . w,y, � ` ~ _ � .v� .��4 j' � � �:.�� r�'.�:. r � � .. , .-... ' �,}• ' 1J � ; ► / ! I I � '� t • �. i ;` ;� �J •4�''.��;; -> �-' 4,''�� '`�j``.a ,� ' . ,�:� �'°' � '. P,,�� .; ;;, �% , � :: �. �: ;; • , � =,,�.» �� L �� G,% �; �r. 4 " _�•�� .' v°�?i i \�\ � \ � `/'j/' i� �.. • ,.� � - PA RK V��- : , • � p � . � ! � � � - '` ,yy� c.' , •.�/ . � : j .in•-�-.�.�,.� ,s..�•� � ,:c/ r •y � � ya�� 71K.o i�. � � (� ` - t ,� ��• r c/�f� . � },:�,: j� w, ' ''.�,C -E.�y� •' .• ' �: 1 y F '�, _•f _ '3 '�� Jl.(7�[��, � rt'��`,�t� ! 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SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SPECIAL US� P1E�i', SP #71-1pLVIICIi�� '�� , ' � New and Used Car Sales on Parcels 2850, 436� and 4350, ��c�ior� l�g �� City Code, Section 45.101m 3, B in � C-2S �J�stric�e � �J MOTION by Schmedeke, seconded by Minisia, ��a�t S��at��es�er' 1, 1971 be Set ddF the public hearing date for the request for a Special Use Permit, SP �171-�0� Viking Chevrolet for a new.and used car sales on Parcels 2850, 4360 and 4350, Section 12, as per City Code, Section 45.101, 3, B in a C-2S District. Upon s voice vote, a11 voting aye, the motion carried �nanimously. � 7, �REALIGNMENT OF MATTERHORN DRIVE BY GRACE HIGH SCHOOLs . Mr. Clark said that Grace High School has ��?�ed ��a� l�z2ert►orta D��v� b� realigned so that the road connects to Gardena Y.�n� �� wil� �eparate � rpw o�' ' proposed lots on the BJest �ad the reerea�io�+a�. �� n �he �a�t. �he City t�tould retain a 20 foot utility easement and rededicate AYaCterhorn DrivA. � � , Chairman Erickson said that Matterhorn Ilrive �a�� been one of the �ood �`&�to�� in approving the Viewcon proposal. Improving of the �treet will have to b� imperative. Grading probably will take place t��a �a?1. This was propos�d $�.� ' the way to Matterhprn Bridge as a collector stx��g for the present vacant property. The Church will plat the Easterly portion abutting the resid�t�tial � ' houses into lots. � ' � � ' , ' ' . ' ' ' NOTION by Minish, seconded by Zeglen, that the Planning Comm3ssio,� ��cf�tn� a�en8 Matterhorn Drive be vecated, that the City retain a 20 %ot util�Ity� pd#�� nt and accept the dedication of the new location of Matterhorn D,riv�. U,�11 a �ro�ce vote, aI1 voting aye, the motion carried unanimously, ADJOURNMENT : There being no further business, Chairman Erickson adja,uxned the ms�Cl.a� at 10:20 P.M. ' ;� �. Respectfu,l'�,�ly s� ubmitted c3� [.S7iu�v�- flaz 0'Brian Recording Secretary OFFICIAL NOTICE CITY OF FRIDLEY YUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL TO {aHOM IT MAY CONCERN : ' ' Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Fzidley in the City Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on October 12, 1971 in the Council Chamber at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of: Consideration of a rezoning request, ZOA #71-05, . by Real Estate 10, Incorporated to rezone Lot 5, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25, with the exception of that part thereof lying West of the North- easterly right of way line of the outer drive of State Trunk Highway and exception that part thereof lying East of a line drawn from a point in the North line of said distance Lot 5 distance of 150D.96 feet from the Northeast corner, all lying in Section 24, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley County of Anoka, Minnesota. . � Generally located at Hillwind Road in the 1000 block. Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the above matter may be heard at this time. � Publ3sh: September 29, 1971 October 6, 1971 JACR 0. KIRKHAM MAYOR � �'.R� G � 0 0 � ZOA 4�71-05: Real Estate 10, Inc. ' Rezone part of Lot 5, , Aud. Sub. No. 25 from '> R-3 to CR-1 I ' I ' I � ' � �J I ' I ' ' � ' � � � ' ' � _ ,. � , � �/ , o � , �; ,s �e � . ,� ,, .. -;-�,. < �. W //4 CO,RNErT � ? >d- �f �d °� / :.� ; Xt' .� , � , _ �I ' -- ' ,:a �� \�' ,FS.r ''�_:=�:� � � � SEf ��, l �r: , � ,� � _ , - _ ; : , �., ..�. ,- .. _ _�.� , �, ac��; : - :.s �' `' �. ' \ .i. �--,�f ��t.� \Ist �.y ��. �,:r:s ' "'-- - ----- ��r _� . ,, ro� J! -.._- .�_ - u . �i � 'r If j � / \ i \ 1 . 9,3 ,� z; �; ; �,•oat - _,} �;sE9 ' 7+C � '" i��r+�i r �E 3. r � ��, I . � M�"h' l: � / 5r� v�_ i �„ 3. 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I 1 ' ...\ .. , .� - S.0 � riZ'4L1 . _ � ij �� , - ------�-- -- �-- --- - - . t_ -`�`'3_ -,- �tZBse �• r.._„�� !' - - �.,.,. . ' , ;� ' j "-- - ;�T _. . .� �� ` r �`a� "�G, '.i6.:9� � ' ' ' - �'�s:.,s.ezi --=8a•,_ � . "'- r, . �, _ � t !. � � _� j� - _ �{.--__ _------ ____ ' �� ! . .. - _, -- . __ _ ; � ��: i� �� ' ' , , � ' ' � ' pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTFI+�E� 1, 1971 �n PAGE 1 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Erickson. RpI.L CALL : Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Minish, Zeglen, Erickson, Schmedeke Fitzpatrick Darrel Clark, Engiaeering Assistant AppROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: AUGUST 18� 1971 �ao corrections were made by Mr. Minish: Page 8, second paragraph from ti�� bottom af the page should read as followa: "Mr. Miniah wondered if it vrould b� permiesible to make a recommendation NOT to permit fill to be dumped in that area---='• On Page 9, the laat part of the sentence in the motion should read� L____.. what is apropoe of preearvation for a COUNTY PARIC'�• MOTION by Zeglen, secondsd by Min�sh, that the Planning Cot►�niss.ton �pptOVO the Planning Corrmiss�can mtnut�s o� August 18, 1971 with the correct3ons as stdltsA above. Upon a voice vote, aIl voting aye, the motion carried unaninausly. �ECEIVB PAItRS AND RSCxEATI91'1 O�i6SI0N ?Q�iIUTES: _ JUL7t 26. 1971 �pTION by Schn�edeke, seconded by Minisb� that the Planning Comm,is�onerso�YM the Parks and RecreatioA Con�oti�aion minutes of July ?6, 1971. Upo s11 veting aye, the motion carried ur�animously. RECEIVE PAitKS AND RECREwTION COI�IISSION MINUTES: AUGUST 30 1971 , 1MOTION by Schmedeks, seaanded by Minish, that the Planning Comaission reCS,�V� ths Pazks and Recrest�on Coaaaission minutes oi Jlugust 30, 1971. Upon a voice vote, n11 voting aye, the nqtion carried unaniaiously. � � ' � � r 1. CONTINUED: tt�watA� � u�� ..,.. .. � ..� ---- ------ GIRDLEB: Part of Lot . Auditor s Subdivision No. 2S to be rezoned from R-3 genersl multlple fasily dwellia�s) to C�-1 (general office and 1i�,��f� busineas). Public 8earing closed. Mr. FranCio Girdles xu pres�ut. Chairman Hrickaao cooented that the public hearinQ vas closed at the la�� eeting. Be askad about the accesaibilitq of the sewes to the psoperty. Mr. Clark an�Wered that thara is no aewer in tt►a service road, but goes up Polk Street ia line with the South line of the property. A map of Terry's Addlti0a showing the utility Mu •tudied. The se�ns suna about one third of the Way 3outh cf tha North lins 4f the lot. Darrel Clark aaid tha qvsation of rhethss or not the lot a��.it ehould coM before or after tbs resonins Ma� discuess� b�ci�i�,� �� 1e �� Ag� �d tha �-� Saanin� Co�iseion MestinA - September 1, 1971 P�S� � ,.. Com�ission decided to coa�lder the resoning first. The lot epl.it ha� bQl�t� recorded at the County but Was not approved by the City Council. �� t�qw ia �t matter of the special asr�eeAments being dividad. The original r�qu�s� w�� a� a lot split on the apartment houaes. ThQ taxee are split, but th� ppacials ArA� not. The apartment ovaers applied for a lot split, but were denied by Cou�ci� who would rather have them plat than bring'in a metes and bounds descriptiop, When Mr. Schmedeke viewed the area just before the Plaaaing Com�isaion meeting this evening, he aaid that there were no atakea to show where Che rezoning was planned. There was a pond in the area which he felt would be a problem for someone to draia. Mr. Clark explained that there was a stpi'�a seM�'� from the pond which drained into Moore Lake. The pond builds up to a certaim level and then draina into the etorm aewer. The problem in this area is plattipg and owaerehip. Chairman Erickaon eaid �hat the reaeoa the plat was never filed was becausa � of a problem with the title and a gap in the description. It might have talcen a court order to clear the title. It took a year and more and the developer and other owners had either lost intereat or raa short of money. �'. Mr. Schmedeke said he did not believe ppartment houses are to the b,aC interest of the City. While he did not believe in zoning this area to CR-�� he felt after reading the Zoning Ordinance that the City does have quite a bi� ' of control in Cr-1 Diatricts. The Commission can be sure of proper screening in CR-1 so that we caa be eure that R-3 zoning ia not being infringed upon. � ' ' ' - Because of confliet of interest, Chairman Erickaon and Mr. Minish abstained from voting. MOTION by SchmedeJc4, seeonded by Zeglen, that the Planning Commissior� �s�A!-� �end to Council approval of the rezoninq request, ZOA N71-05, Resl Estate 10, Inc. of part of Lot 5, Auditor's Subdivision No. ?5 being rezoned from R-3 (general multiple family dwel.iings) to CR-1 (general office and limited busiAesa) subject to the followiAy stipulatioris: That the City and County be 9iven praper 1ega1 descriptions or a plat that can be approved for the parcel, that the ity sewer and water problems are solved satisfictorily, and for screeniag to pl t a type of evergreen or blue spruce. Upon a voice vote, Schmedeke and Zegl voting aye, Erickson and M�nish abstaining, the motion carried. Mr. Schmedeke said he aaked specificallq for trees as screening so a�1aq ' would not be for a wooden board fence. M�ore and more cars are being aold t�nd we need more treea to give ue the oxygen the cara use up. He felt it was �ims for this Plannimg Com�iseion to consider putting up aome live breathing fei�cea. � ' ' � 2. PUBLIC HEASING: SPEC�AL USE PERMIT, SP �71-11, DAVID 0. HARRIS: Con truCt a aecond garage on Lot 12, Block 1, floliday flills Addition per City (�de Section 45.051. 2, A. The re�ding of the public hearing notice Was waived. Mr. Dave Earris Was present. The ar�a of the Lot W�a given as follo+►s by Mr. Clark: The North li�e � .� . . �. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION '. . ' . . . . . : .. . � . • � . • . CxTY OF FRIDLEY . - . 12 .. � . � ' , . � C (EXHZBIT A) . .. ' - .� " NOTICE OF HEARII�G ON I�LPROVE!�IEVTS , r� � � WATER, SANITA.RY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PROJECT �I05 ADDENDUM �1 ' � � WHEREAS, the City Council of the��City of Fridley, Anoka County, � � Minnesota, has deemed it expedient to receive evidence pertaining to the ' , � improvements hereinafter described. . • � _ � NOW THEREFOF.E, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 12th day of ' October. , 1971 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. the City Council will � meet at the City Hall in said City, and will'at said time and place hear all parties interested in said improvements in •,ahole or in part. � � , The�general nature of the improvements is the construction (in the. lands and streets noted below) of the following improvements, to-wit: ,. � � CONSTF.UCTION ITE�i - ..' . . . . : . . •. �Sanitary sewer, water mai.n laterals and service connection � � and storm sewer and appurtenances to serve: . �. • . ' -� . .� - . �1. Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1, Oak Hill Addition. � , -- • �2. The area not already served in the Southwest Quadrant of the �_ �� intersection of Interstate �694 a�d Highway �65, East of -" Temple Terrace Second Addition and North of 53xd Avenue. 1. . . , ' -- - . _ ESTTr1ATED COST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 35 , 275 . 50 � �';--i . . THAT THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED FOR SAID ?I1�ROVErIENiS IS AS �'OLI.OLdS : �� Far Construction Item above ___________________________ 1 . ---------- ..� A11 of the land abutting upon said-streets named above and a11 � lands within, adjacent and abutting thereto. . ` ,, AlI of said land to be assessed proportionately according to the ' benefits received by such improver,:ents. That should,the Council proceed with said improvecr.ents they will consider ,_ each separate improver�ents, except as hereafter otherwi�e provided by the � Council all�under the following authority, to-wit: Minnesota Statutes 1961, Chapter 429 and lacvs amendatory thereof, and in conforn:ity with the City � y Charter. • . .. • DATEU THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 2971, BY ORDER OF THE CIT'y COUNCIL. ' � . MAYOR - Jack 0. Kiri:har� � , Q, ' Publish: September 29, 1971 � October 6, 1971 � � 1 , ' , , . , ' ' , , � = i � ' � , , � � pF'F'ICIAL PUBLICATION CITY OF FRIDLEY � -� .(EXHIBIT A) NOTZCE OF HFIiRING ON IMPROV�4E`1TS , . .. f ' �STORM SEWER PROJECT N0. 101 � WHERE._AS, the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, has deemed it exgedient to receive evidence pertaining to the improvements hereinafter described. . NOW THEREFORE, NOT_ICE IS IiEREBY GIVEN THAT on the _�,2th day of � October � 1971 at 8�30 o'clock P.M. the City Council will meet at tha City Hall in sai� City, and will at said time and place hear all p2.rties interested in said improvements �in whole or in part. The general nature of the improvements is the construction (in the lands and streets noted below) of the following improvements, to-wit: CONSTRUCTION ITEM StoYtn sewex and drainage facilities fox drainage tributary to ditches and drai.nage basins located as follows; _ Fox the area bounded by an outline s�ar�ing at the intersecCion of East River Road and 79th Avenue, running East along 79th Avenue to xail.xoad tracks; thence running North along railxoad tracks to 83rd Avenue; thence East along 83xd Avenue to T.H. ��47; thence South along T.H. ��47 to Osboxne Road; thence West along Osbo'rne Road to East Rivex Road; thence Noxth along.East River Road to point of beginning. ES�'Il�L4TED COST . . . . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $_ 533,100.00 . J , THAT THE AREA aF.OPOSED TO BE ASSESSED FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS IS AS FOLLO�dS: For Construction Ite�n above ------------------------------------- All of the land abatting upon said streets named above and all lands within, adjacent and abutting thereto. � , A11 of said land to Ue assessed proportionately according to *he benefits received by such improvem�nts. � 1'hat should the Council proceed with said improvements *_h�y ��ill consider each separate improvemeats, except as iiereafter other��ise provided by the Council all�under the follo�aing authority, to-�ait: Minnesota Statutes 1961, Chapter 429 and la�as amend�tary thereof, and in conformity with tne City Charter. DATED TIiIS 12t�_ �AY �� .Rt1y , Z97I, BY ORDER OF THr, CITY COUi1CIL . MAYOR - Jack 0. Kirkham � c�-. Fublis?�: September 29, 1971 October 6, 1971 0 13 t-. � 1 , , , , �_ J � � � , I � I , I , I, . I ' I ' I , I ' � � c `� ; RESOLUTION N0. � �� RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ADDITIONAL�SIGNALS WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has previously entered into an Agreement with the State of Minnesota Highway Department for certain signals within Fridley (Minnesota Highway Department Agreement No. 1074-R), I�IHEREAS, Section 4 of said Agreement states that the City of Fridley may, by proper resolution, request the State to maintain additional traffic signals, iaHEREAS, the City of Fridley has determined that it would be beneficial to add certain signals to said Maintenance Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fridley to request the State of Minnesota to maintain the signals at the following intersections except that the City of Fridley, at its option, may relamp "and clean said signals: 1. State Trunk Highway No. 2. State Trunk Aighway No. 3. State Trunk Aighway No. 4. State Trunk Highway No. 5. State Trunk Highway�No. 6. State Trunk Highway No. 7. State Trunk Highway No. 8. State Trunk Highway No. 9. State Trunk Aighway No. -.1Q.----State Trunk Highway No. 11. State Trunk Highway No. 12. State Trunk Highway No. 13. Interstate Highway No. 14. Interstate Highway No. 1 �� 47 at 49th Avenue Northeast 47 at Slst Avenue Northeast 47 at 53rd Avenue Northeast 47 at I 694 South Ramp 47 at I 694 North Ramp 47 at 57th Avenue Northeast 47 at 61st Avenue Northeast 47 at Mississippi Street N.E. (65th Ave.) 47 at 73rd Avenue Northeast 47 at Osborne Road 65 at 53rd Avenue Northeast 65 at West Moore Lake Drive (Rice Creek Road� 694 at East River Road North Ramp 694 at East River Road South Ramp � ADOPTED Bid"THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS � DAY OF � -- i , 1971. ATTESTt CITY CLERK - Marvin C. Brunsell MAYOR - Jack 0. Kirkham 1 1 ' � , � ' � I � I, — I r I ' I � II I , ir i� i� MEMO T0: SUBJECT: OFFICE OF THE CITY NfANAGER FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA t October 8, 1971 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CENTRAL COMM[JNICATIONS FOR ANOKA COUNTY Attached is a report from the Committe� on Criminal Investi- gation and the Committee on Communications to the Joint Law Enforcement Council of Anoka County. Councilman Breider asked that this be placed on the agenda for discussion purposes and also asked that the Chief of Police comment on the proposed central • communications plan as outlined by the minutes of the Committee on �ommunications. ) As you note, Chief McCarthy has some serious reservations about the applicability and practicality of joint communications for the City of Fridley. I would share his concern, particularly in the areas of the losing of local control and service in this very important area, plus the question of ho�a fire dispatching would be handled. I believe it was Councilman Breider's desire to set aside a night for the Council to discuss this with the Police Chief, Fire Chief.,"and myself in depth and fully explore the implications of this proposal. GRD/ms Very respectfully, �-��Q ��-- � Gerald R. Davis City Manager �S ' • -�-_ _. _ , , , `� : , _ < �-- . •'�j �� ,t7 � �' �� e' �` • r' � " .,.. .. � � �/�i � l y • �.J � � .. - � ., - � � %__--------- 1 ' REPORT OF.THE COr�tITT EE ON CR.I2�fINAL INVESTIGI�TIOi� I21 ANO�A O�UNTY , . The Co�nittee on Criminal Znvestigation �dithin Anol:n County has pxepnred thia ' ' . � paper for presentation to the Joi.nt Law Enforce:nenC Cou�.nci1. The ffl�.lc�wing - � . items are the Co�zmittee's recommendations for � pb��'�'� thaC covQrs crini�n,al . • ' • . investigat�ons conducted �aithin Ano�C� Cot��ty. ' � � ' � . ' '. ' SUPERVTSIO:I A.`In R�SPO:iSTBILITiES � The iuvesti ative �n.ii Eri21 consist of a directo�y �n assisCant and investiga�o�b� � . '. �rhich ��ill be headquartered at th� Shex�i��'� Off�ce i�n the �,noka Countg Cou.b~-t � House. 'ihe director �ri� b� �espons�.ble �o n fi_ve mer.�eg board cons�sting of Lti�o , - elected o�fieials„ t�o police chiefs a�ci the She�-�.��. These r�embers axe to be appointed by the chai�Taan of the Joint 1.�� En�oxc�en� Council. The directox sh.s�Z ' _ � v -. s nc recourn�ndation o� , ,.be appo�nted by the Join� I.at� En�o�cem�nt Gotuic�.].. Tt i. r � ,.-- .� this Committee that Chief Deputy F.aymond B�icer bz uCi�ize�l as u�receor during _ �. the trial pe�ri.od of �hi� new ui��o. Zt �ra� de�erznfaicd tliat the tx�.al pe�iod_�hQ.ild . , � ., be of a years duxation z� it E�a� fel� tl�€�� nnytl�{ng le�s F�ou].d not g�Cve us a ,::. .: comp? ete p�cture of the prob�.e��s ir�valvedo Zt i5 alsa the reconunendatiuri af - � this Cr��ittee tl�4t the directog have �n assAStanL- to ii�d�e rou'Cine func�iens .- that aie time consuming, but r�ot necessarJly re�ar4a Co criminal ir►vesti�ation, , , __ �_ _ It is felt that during the ti�al peg��d tiaL directar be pe�-m.itted to select li�s � assxsta.n� on the basis og �ac�aled�ea e: ;m�z�.�:�ce and t�ae ab�3ity �o estab�3sh , • . . . � �3�PpZ't �i.sl�}1 U1P_ CjL�'L�EP.Sy c.�'�i�f�: of �xr��i:_ ::�c? e�e� r.:�.?�� of �e Joa�at T.a�� . .' F.siforcemezt Cr��cil. Th� persa,� selec�cc� 4.A �:;i:�2�.�4 �o�^ �� uec��.:s�� pc:�.,c_. r �' � back round in C'L�l3�.17e3.i �Y1J�si3_��fo�. . � . ' .' - - . ' - Zt is expectecl tha� the prese�t �s�v�:�ti�ara.ve �t�.t� o� tlie n�unwcipalities �i]J . be �ncorparate� in�o �t�.i.:� n��a t41j.�o iio��ev��-, i�C i� tl�� t��;�dttc:e�s ieeling � _,,.r--.__„_,._ .�.-._...._._....--.-_ ._--- .�.�.. _ - �� tti�.t ,�e c1j Yeet:o~ rhould have �c,.� �.ur}�n�{�sGy- tc� c.hao� e.y �ii � pezEOnne]. and Lo re-- ____--- --___ ________.__---- .� ''. ject �t1��.t�U�J_3 4J�i;�;n�c•, fro.z Lh� 1c�c�aA c��partL^1n2:no 1?ithouL thj.e �►uthai-it� the .�--------------......_._._._...��---�--_---�..._�,..,...._. ,o.�......,m,m..r.-.----�°- ;�'" . ' - ' • . . , � F : • . ' _ �� REPOKT cont�nued: � ' . • , � SUPERVISIOV A.�'D RESPO\SIBILITIES continued: ' ' . . directox could possibly be saddled �rith personnel. that are not producCive nnd � ' , uot have any way vf returnin the erson Co his aren • x � p p t o ganization. �� . It is tiie recommendation•of this mm . Co itree, that each municipality or juxisdict�o�a '. provi.de one investi�atox for each t-��elve tiiousand people in the couununity. The ' ••'sole excepti�on to this is�the Sheriff's Off�cea which will contribute ita presenC , 'complement of six irivesti�ators t� this unito The various jurisdictions would : �be expected to p�ovide the follc�ain� manpow�r: Anoka City - 1; Blafne - 2; ' ' Columbia Hei hts - 2• Co • . g , on F.�pids - 2, Fxidley -.2y Spring Lake Park - 1, Anoka , County Sheriff`s Off�ce -- 6o These contribvtion� caould then form an investigatfve - � staff of sixteen detectives. In addi�ioffi t� the s�x investigators provided by ' . , the Sheriif•s Ofgice, the Shexif¢ �aould �.so bc expected to coni;r�bute three � persons that are sp�cifically trained it► crira2 �sc.ene seaiches �nd proficient in � _� . �, - the art of securinv ev-Id�ne� that can be �ed ia cour�. These n�nberr� xould be �. uaifor.cc�ed deputies and drl_ve a veh�Lc�e tha.0 - is supp�ed ��ith th� necessary equip-� � -� ment for cx-Ime searc�ies and the gathex-�ng of phys�c�l evldenceo If tt�e magnitude � - of the crime f�s su.ffic�enr then thz iuv�sti. 4to� i.n • a g charge of th� crine Iab w� _ - , �� ..: bring the larger, moYe ��el�-equipped 1� truc�c to L-tte sceneo It trLll be the . � � primary responsibil�.ty of the deputies �ssigned �.s Iab technic�ans to present � _ , . theznselve� aC the �i-irse scerees �,, soor� as possible. IIo,a4veg, Hhen not actually as . : , . • the sceney the mob�le crimz lat� can serve �3 n�bac.�:-tp unit to the patrol cars � � � - . • as long as this activity �es not inter�er� E�ith the pr�znary duties of the unit. ' � ' - Crime �ab per�onnel �ri11 no� be classi€ied as iuvesti�atogs nor will they be paid : an investigator5 salar�o Du� to �heig o�i�gin�.l. ��-�ini.u�, rx3�e lab technician� •� , .� . �aouJ_d be in a pr,a'��ia� �o r�.�,r•� ersl �S� ��.�o tiie ro1_e of the fnt�estigator should �.n � � opening occur. ' It 1s the recor�-::�ndatic,�a o� Lh�.a C�JiT�l1'.I:FCi' thz�t tti�e� te�a7e sCenographers be �;, . . . . • w�� f . . . / - . � . �-.. , �. . � • • . .r _ _ . � I � a , • REPORT continued: �. � . • � -.-:SUPERVISIO;i A.`ID ItESEO;�SIBILITIES continued: � - �' `_ . � hired to proeess and record �he necessary.fn�od�ntioa and t�e the reporta nnd . , statements. , � . � , • The director of the investigative unit and%or his �ssi.stant will be responsibl� � for schedulin� the inveati�ataza and est�blishi�i�.case loads aad.responsibilitieu. ' ' The assigned case load ��ill include both felony and misdemeanor crimes. . TRAINItdG . , � . , .The director and%or his assistant shall be respansible for the training of the _ investigators and crime lab pexsonnel. A c.Zose wor�:ing relationship should be �.' _ estab]ished bet��een the county training officer �nd the director of the investi�ati_ve �_ vnit9 fn order to coordinate anp programs. It is fel� thAt patxolraen should be , - trained in the protection vf crirae scene evidence and the abil3tq to perform pre- � ` liminary i�nvesCigations. Thia would z�d in un�rading patrol respon.se to cxia��a � '�� increase coxr�un�catior� betweer► th��,inv�s�i�a�o� �nd p�troluiena and nl�ow th� tcs� . • • �ppreciate eECh otherE p�ofession�l problea�,so Perhap� moat impor�ant, such , .• challenge �o-�ld heln to in.it�ate close� tie� b�tc�reen �.ocal patrolmen and the � � �. investigator_so, Pur�heY9 �itt� �uch contact bet��e�n pat�colm.�n-and investigators, �a� �. �� infornation vill. be di�f��ed ��raughou� �he d�p�rb�ent; �eacling to a g�eatex 3.�-' - , , ' - � :.�:.. . ..� •., .� �•�volvenent of patrolm�n and tii� i.�vesti�ation of feloi�es �nd investi�atoxs �ith , � __ _ _ _ __ . - --- - , . the problems o� nrLsdeseanorFo l��izvu�h �he �.iave:,ti��tv� do�s no` rea�nq��ish hi� , : . � - . responsibility €o� �nq felony ��gf.;��:�� '�ate� r�;��-:�e� of t�e patro� � - �sade available �n this natteYo . . , . _- - �. . . � STANDARDIZATIO:� OF SALARIES � � . � ' - It is the reco�nendation of this committec: th�.� the�e be a�tandardization of the . � _ nalaries �aith�n the f�vestigatxve unit so tha� no f�cCion ari�ses beczuse of -: � �onetary diffcrencea. l�lLiiou�� .� fn an �.�e�-a tha�: has to be ne�otiated by e�ch Igovera�Qnt�l vn�.�a i� «�rs -felt t�i�t if a diffexence in pny do�o occur d��, to ' �' -- . �3- • - . . � _ .. _ _..______.._ _.�.�.�-,...-_.. .�,-.. -�-...�.-�,-.-�------� -- - -----��____ _ . . .. .—�.,-- � s • . ' � _- � . A�. , • _ � ... � .. , • . '� � �; � REPORT continued: . •. __ STA\��RDTZATIOV OF S�RIES continued: � ' � • � . , . ' .. negotiated settlements, the Cow�ty Board should malce uP snp deficiE between the �. salaries of thospmen supplied by tlie parC�cipat�ng agencies End those memberm • supplied by the Sheriff'� Office. ' , • , . ' . . . •' . - •• In the salaries paid the investi�ators, a set monetaxy a�ount should be in— ' �. cluded that is paid to each member for adminis�ratively uncantrollable overtfm�. It �ras felt that this i.s a better solut�.on ta the proii�em tiie.n paying a rsan a � � . ' . . . base salary and tiien payfn� hia overtime for exCrA ��arl: that map ariae. , � � . , _. , JOB SECURITY , . It is the recommendation of this Comnittee tha� the member� of the participating . agencies assigned to th�s unit be covered by thei� own jurisdictional standards �. ' that app�.y to retirem�nta accs�ual of vacation9 s�.ck �eave, e�c. Further, it � _ recommended tha� if the investi�a�or �.� rcturn�d to his paren� organization he b�' , = ' �: ' � - . . � entit�ed to his se��r�.�y �and �ny ��nk �iiat he had uher� he t�as tassi�ned to the '� fnvestigator unit. H� shaul.d alsv be exat�L�led g� �any �S�n�fi�t� th�t �y laav� ,� • -SCCrIl�'Ci tjlli�Il$ �1�iS c'LSSI�f'E'i� ��Y t�e 3.�i�a�i,s�,v�� ta:ai�o � � � . . '=' • ' . . . . • . . REVIENAL dF PRDJECT ' , ' It is the reco�end^ i . . �,z on vf �his Coimni��er� tha� tbe iixves�i�atfve board meet � w�th tl�e director at p2riodic inte:�-va�o '1'his meztin�; �a �a x�evi.e�c� the proced�es '. . u�ed and to �ss�s� ixy �aq g�s��Cble �a3r t��.� �,�oble� �ha� n� ari�ee The fzeqv.�ncy , _ of the�c ��t��fs is �o �� e�:�i�..�ed i�r �� .�je��y caf �e b��:sd r..�b�rgo • _ '- _ �_ -. _'. . ,�. _� . - . ' : '. ' . � . � �- - � - -� : • . . - _ - . . - . . �r , - � - . . . . : � � . , � � ' • • � � . � '. - ' . . •- ' � , . •. . - ' cc-, � ._ --- . . • , . . -4— , . . , `° • . , r� li ' � � � -. , ' � _ � ,, - ' ' - , .� .' CRIrff?iAL INVESTIGI�TIO;i. ��tITLiIN �OY.A COUNTY _ • . �..� OBJECTIVFS The basic objective of the investigator fs the conviction of the perpetrator of a crime. The investi�ator mvst answer these questions; who, what, when� where, why and how. After these facts have beeri determined he must then arrest and � identi.ty the perpetratox of.the crime. He must�also find witnesses and assemble - physical evidence that will substantiate the appropriate charge in court. The return of stolen property to its righ�ful owner is a further responsibil.ity�of the criminal investigator. RESPO\SIBILITY FOR INVF.STIGATION � Investigative duties mus� be assigned to specific persons or units i.n order to fix the responsibility for their performance. The selecfiian of personnel to this unit s1�oulct be based on three considexationso The ii�rst is econony of manpow•er, . . as manpo�er is e�-pensive and operations shoutd. be planned that Fre use it to its best advantage. The second is the immediate availability of service, as ti�e is of the essence in criminal investigationo The third is effectiveness of perfui-�- ance; the several facets of investigation such as homicidea arson9 burglary, . . • . etc., all require skil7.s that vary in nature �and degree. If all factors are . equal, th.e assignmen� should be made to the unit or person that is best qualified to perforr.i the tasko . , ' . In decidin� where to place responsibility9 consideration should be given to per- formance oi tasl:s by men that are already a.nvestigators workitrg within the county. This is very important due to the fact that if the present investigators are not workin� up to their fu11 potential, additional personnel may have to be ass�g,ned � when it is really not necessaryo Howevery other duties that confl.ict `:ith their ' croxk such as transpozta�ion of prisaners y mental. picl:ups, and things that do not . ` .pertain to investi�ation should not interfe�-e with their priiaary objectives. ' ' ' - � - � 1. .. .. ' ' ' � ' � ' r � 20 GRI'�\:1I. I�\'LSTIG.4TI0\ h'ITtiT�I A'�OF:� COL^iTY continued Other factors that should be considered in apprai;.sing an investigator is the skill they have gained by training, experience, their freedom of movement, infoi-mation sources and }:nawled�e and identity of criminals and their associates. The patrol element, being the largest section of ai�y 1aw eniorcement organization, is the . . . , . . logical unit to be ass�gned the initial xesponsibi].ity for making the preliminaxy - investi.gation of a crime and for cextain classes�of cri.me, complete investigations. (This would include some juvenile �.ind niisdemeanor crimes that can be cleared up by the officer in the matter of a few•minutes time and a little effort on his part.) The fact that the patrol unit is a 2� hour a day xadio equipped element makes it especially sua.ted for the�purpose of pxeliminary investigation. Its personnel can immediately proceed to the scene of a crime, protec the crime scene, and begin the . . • investigation at once; thus avoiding delays associated wi.th locating and di.spatch- ing investigators to the crime scene. �__ The initial investigation by the patxol division can relieve the investigative .� ' � � � , , elenent of a great deal of prelirnina�.y spade worIc and also mar3y xoutine cases. It also assures the best use of the time of the investigators thas allowing better � use of their special�talents in the investi.gation of msfre serious or specialized �� • _ . . crimes. The use of patrolmen in preliminary investigation also gives the.-� valuable , ' experience and training_in interrogation and investigation; with this they are then pxepared for future assignments as full time investigators as the need arises . for re--assignment. By giving patrolmen an oppoxtuni�y to play a part in the in-- vesti.gative role it is good for their morale and makes for moxe consistancy with � the idea of paying police officers for being more than night watchmen. if the�investigation is going to be a prolonged pxocess, the patrolman, once he has completed hi.s preliminary in��esti�ation and passed on the necessary information to the invesr..iga�or, can then go about his appointed task which is patrol and pre- � vent�.on of crine. This_ �aill entail considernble to tlie patro�.mFUi so that tiiey do � —2— � ' a . ~ � . 21 CRIMINAL INVP,STIGATION WITFIIN AI�iOKA CAUNTY � cbrit3.nued: �� not hinder or botch up an investigation through�lacic of training, lack of initia— tive, or merely sloppy wor'ec. , r I�TVESTIG.�TIO\ DIVISIO�S The require�ents of the investigative pro�ess denand a separate divisian with• the responsibility,of providing continuin� investigation of those crines for . vhich the patrol division cannot conplete the followup investigation due to restrir- tions of tine and area. The size of the investigative division should be deter.�ined by the wozk load a�ong its ind_�,"�ual investigators. Much.care must be taken on the part of the supervisor to : ', unequal work loads among its investigative . . elements. It is essential for. ,,.cessful operation•that the individual and the 1 � � ' ' . ' - � ' � � work u�it loads should be kept constantly under observation. ., The need for some special�zation of assi�nments in the investigative division _ within l�ioka County is close at hand. The assignment of cases to individuals _ merely on a basis of the time they axe received or recorded without what regard to what type of offense has bean coimniCted does away with any de�ree of specialization and should be eliminated or held to a minimum to sny the least. Caution should be usecl�to ensure that specializatlon doe� not develop to the � . • point where one investigator has a Work load c�hich he cannot handle, �rhile another has barely enough wor'�: to keep busy. An e�ple of th3.s would be a man specializ-- � � ing in ho�cide i.nvestigatian; �hiie we realize that this is�a very necessary area - . to speci2li�:e in, the n�ber of ho�icides in �oka Cotwty do�s not �arr2nt a�.,.n to spend eight bours a day, five days a Free�-., ��or�:ing an this type of offense. The need for specialization can be justified, however, all the investigators should be trained to investi�ate E1.1 categories of crime and the director should see that the investigators �ive each other assistance.as needed. .One reason for specialization is that criminals tend to folloc•� we11 defi.ned lines of operation, (M.O.). In other woid�, bux�lu3cs, holdup men, b�d chect; nrCiata and othera Eeera —3— � '. . � � ' ' . ' ' ' ' ' � ' • CRITIINAI. INVESTIGATIOh ��TTiiIN A230�:11 COUNTY continued: ; _ . 22 . to tend to have one method of operation and sti.ck to that method. Investigators . working with only one or few types of cri�nes become increasingly expert in look� . ing for clues found in that particular type of offense. They also become proficient . in Che law as it regards their particular•type of speciality and develop an . acquaintenceship with criminals operatin g wi.thin th at field. The trained in-_ vestigator cannot tell by merely reading a report if ft is similar to the apera- tions of inen that he has had contact �rlth in L-he past. . . . The investi�ative division could be or�anized into thxee units;.(1) cri.mes agai.mst ' - ,. ' .-- . ' ' ' . � ' � .' . , ' ' the person, (2) crines against property, and (3) general 2s signnents. The criraes agai.nst persons unit c�zould be charged caith conduct�.ng an invest3gatioa c��here a person is the vi.ctin of a crine such as iaurder, rape, robbery and assault, etc. . Tthe crines against propertq unit �ould be diarged �ri.th the responsibilit}• of -----investigating the loss of property as a result of Uur�laries, larcenies and auto \ . .thefts, etc. The general assignment unit wou]_d be charged with tite responsibility of conducting all investigat�ons which the other uniCs do not handle, such as ba3 ----check cases, embezzlements and others. In any case9 specialized units should be . created only in response to real need. Ifi is�felt that the need at this time is . not sufficient enough to ��arrant this type of'organ3.zational. structure. � MEPiBERSHIP . � . The numerical membership of the investigative unit should be established by participating agencies. Assi�nments should be made on the kno�aledge of inv�sti-_ . gative techniques, ability to secure cooperation from both the citizens and other police�officers, skill in repor� �riting and the willingness to functian as a �:` tea�. r�eaber. Those �n that are selected r�ust accept assign�ents as theq are given, follaaing prescribed procedures and to offer loyalty, energy and enthusias� to their supervisor in no ]_ess degxee then ��hat would be afforded their ho�e agency. ?ie.nbers of the squad shou�d be so trained tha� each �lould be able to handle �uay i �_ . • . , ,.. � - . ' . . � • • � = t •� . . . •(d J � � CRI.`►I\�'1L I\VESTIGATIOV Z�ITftIN A\OKA COU�TY continued: � ' _ .facet of an investigation. The me��ers should be trained by the director and ' the training should consist of classroom work, mock field situations and re-- � t fresher courses wliether they be given by the director or by the Bureau of Crininal ' Apprehension. THey should also meet fron tine to time to keept the entire unit � . . aware of recent developments in criminal investigations being conducted. � � � - • ' . • GENEi:AL SUPERVISION AND �MINISTRATION • - ' . . The overall supervision of the investi�ative units should be vested in a board 1 of directors who are selected fxom the participating agencies, whether they be elected officials or chiefs of police or members oi other ranks within the police , � deparfiments. This group should deterniine major policies, esfiablish policies9 _ and operating procedures for the unito 1Lnd have the authority for assignment or ' ; withdrawal of squad personnel from any case or areao The advisory committee should ,!' render suct� assistance�and guidance as is necessary for the efficient operation of the �it and should Ue l:ep� infoxrr�d of the Equac�s uc�iv-�Ltie� in or�er to ' pra .ote cooperaiioa. � • . . ' ' • • . �� / _ , � • • 4� � . � . ' '_- � � . ' . ' • ' • � , • • ' • • • � . ' ' _' • ', . ' • • . � , \ . ... � . . . � ��f .. • � . ' . • • , _ , ' '� ' ' . . � , � . ' � . , , . � ' � .'. ' ' � ' ' . • . � • . . ' , ' ' ` 1 i� ... . . �. . . . . . _S- . . ,. . . �. Y ' � "� ." • PROPOSED BUDGET FOR TIIE ANOK11 COUNTY �INVESTZGATIVE UNIT ' ' . , ' �1 , PERSO\'�EL Of the sihteen investi�ators which will co�rpri�e the investigative unit, ten �aill be furnished b3 the police depart�ents of the local co�unities and six �ill be assi�ed fro� the Sheriff�s Office. -As the Sheriif's investigators are paid a bigher sa.lary than local investigators, it will be necessary to allocate funds to provide for s*_a-�dardization of salaries. ' ' �� Adjustr_ent of local investi�ators salaries and monies paid in lieu of overtir�e based on estirated salai-ies of Sheriff's investi ators in the conin��ear: 13,900 Reports, files extra typing and case work generated by the investigati.ve unit will require a competent secretarial. staff. _ , - Three steno ra her-t ists based on a sala of $550.00 er month each: 19 800 - While the directors salary will be provided for by the Sheriff�s Office, an a3.lot-- ' �•ment must be made for his assistant and for fees to pay whatever consultants.that • may be deemed necessary during the first year of operation. � , _-_ ' ' , I�I� ., Director•s assistant's salar and consultin fees: • 20 000 The•Sheriff will be expected to furnish three lab technicians from his regular � personnel and therefore their salari.es are not provided for in this budget. Further, ��it�is assumed that aIl salaries are subject to adjustment and negoti.ation during . the second year of this program. EQUIP��IZ ��ehicles: Th� investigative unit presently has four cars•arid another provided for in the Si:eriff's budget. ?ue to the nature of investi�ation, the investioators = seldo� �:or•.; together in the saW� car. Further, under the new progr�; they c:ill hare cou�tr k�ide responsibilities. It is therefore essen,tial tbat eac.'� inves�igator -,, .� be urnished a vehicle. ?'w��ers of the investigative uazt��are p2id a set a�ount of _- ,.._ their salary in, lieu of overtiLe. h'ith a car al��ays available, individual in- vestigators are nuch nore likely to wor:�c the overtime for �hicti, tbey have already � been paid. It is suggested that a nu�ber of different makes �a moaels of cars be purchased to help preserve investigator anonymity. �� " • :.� � 4 . Eleven cars at an average cost of $3,500 each:� � `j- 38,500_ To provide crime scene capability for the preservation and gathering of physical ' evidence a mobile crime lab unit is necessary. To be most effective, this vehicle should be a earry-all type with four wheel drive to eaable it to reach remote areas and have adequate room for all necessary equipment. � ' Mobile cxime_lab vehicle with four wheel drive, radio, photog,ra�hic and physical evidence capabilities, i.ncludin� necessai-y modif_ications to j_nterior: 10,000 ' • ' � ' �. • r ' ._ . PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE ANOKA COUNTY INVESTIGATIIT� UNIT continued: � ?iaintenance costs for above mentioned vehic]_es based on estimates of last years ' eosts eh-perienced by rhe Sherif i's Of£ice. • � ' ' ' ., , ' , ' ' , ' �.�7 Su�plies inclu�� soline, oil Ltires and repaars: 15,000 Eg•.:ip_��. fer cars - each car s?�ould be pro�-iCed �:it.`� thz follc-�:ing equi�-��t: Elcr- -`^• c �: ,=1 c� `� rz�_cs -i�� sc�:.,e�s at S1,20� eec'a. 13,20J �ie:- _; ' a= �� J eac':: o�� _n►�} =- a - -''j � j�� -Q -�� --5 � �ic'--�' � __ >>r�� .S1t:`^- -.`-c_ � _ "C• _c"S ---:1•�c"Ic.��c� �.:.;cZ' �c=":I_�Cc`�C:: c� C/�.CJ 2c� I�L�� Ele- �:: ��-x �.- - `ica_ie� c��es �.c I.D. czres *or local -e^. s�:c::i�z t^r--: to Le cc�_ �� c� _�c�_-: �s : � 33'J T�:o ni�� sce�es �:i�a c�=�ra �t S3,C00 eac_`�: (teCeral rundin� if possi3le) 6,0�� A--�•nitic-i, fiL-�, flas^3ulbs�cri�e la'� sup lies, fingerpxint p�wder, vhotogra�'�ic _ �che�icals �d paoer, etc. � for one }ear: � 5,000 Equipr�ent for the office: each stenographer-typist will require a dictaphone trans-' cribex. Three dicta�hone transcribers at $500 each: 1,500 To provide each local office with conforming equipment so that each deCective wilY always h ave a dictaphone available, seven new dictaphone xecordexs will be necessary, thi.s includes back-up units for use during machine failures. . '' Seven dicta hone recoxders at $SOO each: � �� 3 500 -� In order to be admissable in court, dictaphone transcribin� belts must be non- eraseable. Consequently they cannot be re-used. , � Dict�hone belts for one �ear:� �" S00 Each stenographer-typist wi13 need a standardized I.E.24. typecr�iter and a desk and a chai.r. � ' Threz I B�f tv�e:.-ri.ters at�S600 each: 1,800 -Three secretarial des'•:s and chairs at S400 each: -^� __ �-�_ZQO Static3arr, for-s,�osta.o�e, etc., for one �ear: � �� ' 2:ot all cri;�zal. lab uor'.. can be �oLe in the field and a ceatral criLe lab fac.ili�y �-ill be necessar} .':uch of this equip�ent is alreadp in use, such as proc�ssing � blac=: a�d c�:�ite filn,ealargi_ng blact: �ad c�h��e pictures, ete. Acrne�=er, updating, e�a.-�ding, �nd providing color photo;raph5� capability for the existin� criLe lab ' is necessary. � . Updatin� crine lab and �roviding for color processing: 10,004 ' - TRAVEL, CO\F'EREtiCES Al'�� SCFIOOLS - This account will provide for travel when required when outside of the local area, ' travel expenses for s�hools outside o£ local area,.registration fees for schoals and other courses not presently in the budget at the Sherlff�s Office. 0 ' TraveJ. conferences and �schools : � � � " � ' � � ' � � " � ' � � ' ' 7 000 .' `'' : L�' . � �. �..2-� ' 0 � � . _ - � ' _ . .f �. . ' _• �Lj � • . . YROPOSED BL'DGET FDR TflE A.\O�:A COIT;�TY I:IVESTIGATIVE tJ:iIT continued: • '. � It is well kno:,�n that effective law enforcement is er.pensive. Ho-�aever, the central— ' ized investigation of felonies in Anoka County is�expected to be the mosC efficient and economical approach as well as to significantly upgrade.investigator performance and service to the public. It is crucial to realize that such a new and important , program must be adequately funded. rfany of the expenditures required in the first year are for substantial pieces of durable equipment and will not be a repeated expense in subseqvent budgets. Further, Federal funding will be applied for. However, , if Federal funding is not available it must be realized that many other expenditures are minimized by savings to other county and municip at agencies. .The ro ected cost for the im lementation of an effective cotmt wide investi ative � force for the first ear are: � � 174 920 ' ' • _ . . .. . - , " - - . _ � ' - , . . , . - - ' � -- • . � � . \� . '. � . • . � .j:�� ' - ' . � . � __ " . . , - . . . • . - . '' - � -� �, . . . • � . � � � ' . , • • • ' - - ' . • 17. . . . . ' r ' � - . • . , . : . • . , . . . ' � . • , • __ • . - • • • � ' . ' . Y '. . . I • . • , ' . ' . ' • . • • ' . ' •• � ... '. . . . • ' . ' ' _ '- ' . - - • . _ / - . --- _ �3^ . -�-_ _ . ,. • A �I 0 ' T:�ese are indeed challengi.^.�, f:ustratir.g, tu:.�ultuous, exciti;,g tir:es. C:i�e rates coa�inue to soar, the rate ot solution and successful prosecutions coatinue to decline, the pressure for regionalization ' �ounts. The i�position or availability of federal and state money skyrockets. The er,perts build upon experts upon experts. � � ' ' , , 1 Through all of this there is a need for a cool, dedicated, thoughtful, -cooperative attitude which is of paramount importance. Thankfully, in our county there has developed the most intensive effort of police cooperation that has ever been demonstrated certainly within the State of Minnesota, if not within the entire Northwest area. As I have attended various planning sessions, regional and well as nation-wide, and have talked about the experience in Anoka County, people who are in similar positions are absolutely amazed. This past year and a half has seen more dedicated and unselfish effort on the part of the Chiefs of Police, the men ir� the various positions of authority in police departments and the men themselves than I have ever kno�m . Through the combined efforts of the police departments and the Sheriff of Anoka County, we are well on the way to responding in a positive•way to this challenge. Through your efforts as policy tnakers, the Joint La�. Enforcerent Council �;as established. These nen who were appointe3 __.to__represent your co::u::unities have ret with regularity and have assu7ed responsibility with willingness and o�i� of this has come the directioa that we will outline briefly tonight. _ 1. The study -- '�1e talked about that a yewr ago. All of you have received copies o_` the study o` regional enferce^en�. it �as a�:,ajor e.`_`o^t, successfully cor.clude3, reco�ized throug�;out the state as being tce outstandi,g, forward-lo�king e.`.ort to preserve lccal autor.c-:y by ifle cooyerative `1S@ O� regionalization. n'C^}C1I:o K1 �i] tt1I5 s�1d� and in an e`fort to ir..ple:�ent it, a series of cc-�ittees have ��e� est�lis?:ed after it was deci�ed that the three a: eas o` ir :,ediate concern __.ard_res�n�sibility would be: County-wide training, ce;:� unications, an� ' investi�ation. Tonight these co��,nittees have a11 reported and recor..nended certain action. There is no Way you are going to find total agree��ent on all of these aspects but we are establist;ing a structure by which changes can be effectuated in aIl of these areas as necessary and we hope for favorable action on all three of these tonight for the purpose of developing proposals and requests for federal funds to get under way towards this major cooperative area-wide kind of approach to our problems. . Briefly we will take tnese one at a time and I.�rill report to•.-you quickly and then the Chairman of each committee i_s available for further questioning as might be necessary or you might desire. 1 �r7 ' � 1 ' , ' , ' ' ' , , � — � . ' ' � ' , , ' ' C•; COORDI�:AiLD POLICE TRAI;lIt�G. It is the collective judgnent of our group that in-service training is of paramount importance. Changes in the law and the approaches to law enforcenent occur rapidly and as soon as they occur, they expect absolute implementati�n of these changes. The courts make a decision and from that time forward that decision must�be followed as relates to how we are to carry out our responsibilities as police officers. Probably the�most dramatic change that is occurring at the present time aside from the technical aspects is the professionalization ' of police where they are dealing with human behavior problems and it is absolutely essential that they•have training in.psychology and communications in the handling of problems developing in an urbanized society such as we have in a way to preserve the peace and allow us to function as a democracy rather than by rule of the law of the jungle; ' ��is ��r�icLlaz� gr��osal calls �cr �he coordir.atiao cagability bei,g placed ir. t:�e :��s or a�raini;� coordi: ator �:�o ��ulu �unction Gr:d cYerate under t::e �:rec�ic� c: t�:e Join� Iz� ��rerce-°nt Ceu:.cil. . 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Sc-e o: the develo:�-er.ts in th�s fiel� are rat:�er as�cundir.g, s::c?� as .�:e tele�ri��e_^, the recall capa3il��y o` the cc��_ L �erization of r.��c� ir�or�:�tio� that vill-be available in the re�ro:olitan area and the ��l:ty to carry these out and relieve lo:al personnel for reo lar Fatrol duties. I::�'�'STIGATIVE UidIT.-: This is a complicated responsibili�y. It has been � decided that we would develop a single investioative unit utilizing personnel from the Sheriff's Office as well as personnel from each of the various departments. As I understand it, these men would be available �for that'major peak effort that might.be necessary on major crimes. � They would be under the direction of a Director and Assistant Director who in turn would be under the direction of a committee appointed by the Joint Law Enforcement Council so that the policies would be able to change to reflect the needs of.the communities. When these men who have been assigned by the var2ous departments are not working on some major crine, they would be working in their own communities much in the same way as at the present time, but administratively they would be under the direction of the director and assistant director on a county- t�►ide basis.' The purposes and reasons for this are several: � � 0 �� ' � '� M e . . � :� � �i ' � � , ' ' ' �' , � � First, better utilization of person�iel ai�d more efficient use of same. Second, uniform trainin� and policies rel�ti.n� to fel.onies and major erime.investigations so that we would �ave consister,cy in our preparation - of cases for trial. • Third,the need to develop an area-wide capability in anticipation of a re�ional demand that �rill be- tnade on us; and the rnore capable we become the less regionalizat�on that arill be necessary. The capability I am referring to in �his instance is not only the knowledge, skill and training but also the various crime labs and laboratory facilities and training that would ultimately evolve from this kind of operation. This type of effort is unique and might have to be changed. I think th� various � departments have demonstrateu their wil�in�ness to make changes as necessary. Fle are not lookin� into this as being a static position but rather, our using this as a startin� point and structure through which we are going to atte�pt to develop a capability that will hopefully reduce crime, increase successful prosecutions, and thus make our eommu;�ities and our county a safer place to exercise our freedoms. There can be no question in anyone's mind who has made any ki.nd of a study, even a casual study, of the direction in which law enforcement is goin�, and that is that regionalization of policing is inevitable. - itow you define region and how large it should be and how nuch local autonomy can be preserved is the only issue. We believe with a religious furvor__that our systen of-attacking this problem will result in more � local autonomy, more local contrcl, more responsiveness to the indivi.duals iri the communities than any other aoproach we have heard about. As a _ --tnatter nf fact,--as I have outlined:Frhat we are trying to do in our county to people from Ne�r York and California and in between, they speak with amazement and say, "How did you pecple in Anoka County ever get together? There is no question but 4rhat you are tryin� to do is great and responsible and something we al]. wish we could accowplish." � • ihi,s is said to you in support of the proposition that the approach we are taka.ng must work. I have yet to find anyone who will challenge the - -----a�pproaci� as bein�-anything but the very best -idea that they have seen. Da we have disagreements? You better bel.ieve we do. But that is part of our democratic process, and disa�reem�nts are aired, resolvzd, and worked out in ar. effort to accomplish �rhat is necessary to be accomglished with a minimurn ar,:ount of infrinoement upon the local control. and local kinds of responsibil_ities. Fle ask fc5r.your continued cooperation, dedic2tion, willin�ness to Frork with us i.n our carrying out of assign�d and assumed responsibilities of the Joint Law Enforcement Council. .• � 0 ' �'-., 3 ROBF.RT W. JOfii1SON , Chairman �� .. � � � J September 7, 1971 Dear Council i�iember: � � Att-ached are the minui:es of the Committee on Central Conu-nunications for Anol:a Caunty. This report.outlines the concept of central dis- patching and lists hard�aare that �•�e felt woulcl be either necessar_y and in some cases desirable but not r_ecessary at this tir,?e. We felt that because this equipment �•rould be purchased by at least 75% Federal ; Funding �ve should include a11 xadio and communications equipment that is available today. As of last Friday, September 3r.d, the CommiCtee :_ received some_rotigli_guidelines from L.E.E.A. headquarters in St. Pau7. and they indicate that they i•7i1]_ not go for �unding in e�cess of $2.00 per cap�_ta for any area or about $300:,000 for the Anoka County area. _ __. . This means that we mus� pare do�an our r.equest. jdu decided to exclude � the tel_eprinter a�id the I20 portabl_e units. This do�s not mean that we cannot apply at a later date and �e funded for. these itens. Even with the eaclusion of the above equi_pment �•�e sti_11 have a ve;.y good anil technically.sound communications sysfiem that will mzet th� require- ments of both police aclministrators and patr.ol units for t�ie entire Anoka County area. See you at the Joint Council rieetin� on Thursday, September 9th. _ • S' 1 � Attachment . incere y, .r�� f// �ti�., - . / � : / i. ... _ -� � . � W. J. riorris, Ca�tair_ Chairman, Joint- Con:munications Committee � �� . �� ' ', ' ' 1 ' ' i. ' -- ' '� ' . � ' ' ' ' a MINUTES OF xHE CO`QSITTEL' ON COi�P•NNICATIONS � ; -. ' ._ 3� Introduction " � � . �. .. The Committee on Communications has ¢oncerned itself with planning the centralization and�updating of police communication systems in�Anoka County. Members of the Committee are Sgt. LaTuff of Anoka City Police, I,t. Sampson of the Anoka Coun.ty Sheriff's Office and Captai_n rlorris of Coon Rapids Police, Chairman. Early in its study, the Committ.ee realized th at is was discussing replacement of virtually all xadio equipment in the County, iIocaevex, modern centralized communications G�ill not, oi�ly function. more efficiently, but will also prove�significantl.y more economical than the parallel systems noca in operation, Presently,'S3 mobile units and 6 base stations are used in Anoka � County, The Conunittee recommends acquisition of the follo�ving equipment: ' �`': 63 mobile radi_os wi.th at least four channel capability and - , s�ar�nir�g, ,•�ith PL ar.d w�lu--carC�i G�t10Ci. � � . 120 poriable radios operatin� on the admi_nistrative frequency. ]. suit case repeater and 10 portable units to operate on a national riot frequency. - 10 base stations for the local community. � � 1 fully capab le central dispatch center. The necessity of each piece of equipment and the flehibility of the systent , as well as the estimated savings over the equipment presently in use will become apparent in the report that follo�•�s. � � Centralization of Dispatching �`�, . � � The Committee agrees with the Springsted study that the responsibility for centralized xadio dispatch should remain with the SheriffTS Office. Central- ization will be more efficient and economical, saving over $100,000each year in the salaries of local. dispatching personnel alone. Further, the local dis- patchers will be free'for law enforcement duties on the street. Centralized coirmiunications cail_l also allow the use of a. county-wide emergency telephone number. Should the 911 exchange ��e unavailable, a seven digit number for all � emergency calls could still be used. • xhe Cocr�nittee investigated three possi.ble sites for ttie location of a central dispatching facility: a new structure at Bunker Prairie, a new structure atop the existing cou�t house and conversion of the pistol range in the Sheriff's Oifice. While the public safety building may be constructed at the Bunker Prai_rie site sometime in the future, ir will not be ready in time to house the dispatching center. Should space in the new building become available in the . future,the central communications unit could be moved. Since addi.tional floors to the court house are already being planned, a radio facility consrructed on the roof would have to be moved in a short time. Conversion,of the pistol range appears'to be the only feasible alternative. _ ' � � , ` ' Minutes of the ConunitCee on.Communications continued: ' 1 • ' , , � ' ' � = ' - ' ' . � :� ' • • �� Indeed, use of the range oifers several advantages. t•�ith its thick walls nnd sound proofin�, the room is secure and conversion costs iaould be less than that of a new buildin�. The range has easy access to the Sheriff's Office and an.area sufficientto house tbe control cenrter. Nearly 70 feet 2ong, the xange has adequate space to house a central records system and possibly an in- -house criminal justice system computer should it be desirab�e to add these in the future. The Committee therefoxe settled on the pistol range as the location oi the centraJ_ized dispatch facility. However, Committee wishes to emphasize that no matter what.the location of the control center, it caill be necessary to design the rest of the system so that the concept of central dispatch may not be rendered inef_fective. . • ��Frequency Use _ , ' ' ' . . ' �i • � It is expected that the state frequency-use report will. require the number of frequencies in use to be limi.ted or reduced. Police functions in Anoka County presently use 8 frequencies. In anticipation of the state report, the Committee determined to use 5 frequencies for centrali.zed police com,-nunica= tions. The frequency -use distribution is as fol.lows: • F1 Main frequency wi.th repeater F2 riain irequency with second repeater remotely located - F3 Administrative frequency, mobile units keyed to local , departments with PL tones, por��ble units F4 Point to point, sta�e wide la�a enf.orcemenC frequency . F5 Z'eleprinter 0 Control. Center � Capabi.li.ties � As a high vol.ume.of priority traffic is'ex�pected under the cefltralized systern, two main channels were chosen. 1�ao channels will allow two dispatchers to work.simultaneously during peak hours. Each channel will utilize its own repeater and one repeater caill be remotely located. The repeater device receives signals and re-broadcasts them �•rith greater power. This will allow county- � wi.de radio coverage and eliminate the "dead spots" where radio coverage is poor. Wi.th the remote location of one repeater at a remote auxiliary antenna, the control center will have immediate back-up capabiJ_ities should brea'�doc��ns, natural disaster or civil emergency incapacitate the main equipment. Each or the two main channels�will be responsible for dispatching cars in one of the two zones into which the county will be divided under this system. Back-up : Each of the two main channels will have a back-up transmitter as well.. The back-up uni_ts not only insure a broadcast capability i� the event of equip- ment failures, but can also take traffic should the two main units become over- loaded dur.ing the peak hours or emergencies. Of couxse, overload transmission would require an additi.onal dispatcher or the control center supervisor to operate the back-up transr,li_tter. Since dispatchers �aill be concerned only with di.spatching, it wil.l be possible to operate the control center with only seven dispatchers di.stribut�d among the various shi.fts and one full time supervisor. , , • �. ' � ' ' , , ' ' ' ' ` , ' , ' � � ' ' .- , � . • . 3�3 Minutes of the Conu►uttee on Communications continued: tionitoring: . _ . Transmissions oi- other county agenlcies and of adjacent police forces will periodically requir.e the atteiition of the dispatchers. For this reason, the control center will require moni.toring capabilities. The Committee suggests that the trai�ic of Ramsey and Hennepin County Sherifi's Offices, the Anoka �Iigiiway Departmen� and the State �Iighway Patrol be monitored. Monitors may be muted, or inaudible, until such a time that the control center needs to monitor a given frequency. ' ,. e - Tape: � � . � ', �ll. the cerbal business of the control, center c��ill be recorded. The Commitfiee recommends the use of two-transport tape, one for continuous record- in� and the o.ther for playback. AJ_1 telephone calis and radio transmission� . Diay be taped under this scheme. Further, the use of a time-cueing track will alloca recordings made at a parti.cular time to be automatically retrieved and played back. This systeri can eliminate the need for written Iogs. Status system, maps and personnel: Intelligible dispatching requires the dispatclier knoca the l.ocatian and activi�ies of all cars. This task may be simplified by the use of lighted maps �and status caxds. Under this scheme, the lighted map shoc�.*s the location of �ac?i car and the status card rells what each car is doing. When a car is dispatched, the dispatcher marks its purpose on a status card and stamps the card caith the ti�ne. Insertion of th e cards into slots on the control console tur.ns lights on the display on or off or from red to green. The di.spatcher may subsequently read the card to determine cahy a car is occupied and direct it to an emergency if necessary. However,'with 50 cars, the use of such cards wiil be time con- suming and may present a problem. . � Another problem is the relationship of .the central dispatching unit to . the autonomy of the local police departments. A formal understanding between the control center personnel and the local chiefs, captains and watch comm2nders must be reached. It will be necessary that local police realize the dispatchers .will give certain calls to certain cars because the dispatcher with the status and location system has the best information about car position and duty. Con- versely, the dispatcNin� personnel must understand that they are not in charge of the cars but only perfonni.ng a functi.on of relayi.ng information. Decisions as .fio ho��r many cars �rill be sent to a given scene and the .nai.ner in whici� the calls will be handled must be made at the local level. The di.spatcher should ' give calls to onl.y one car, relaying the information as nearl.y verbatirn as possible. Obviousl.y, for the control center to £unction properly �aith the local � departments it must employ the very best personnel available. Not only must the dispatchers be technicall_y profici.ent, they wil.l need a thorough kno�•iledge of ac]dresses in the local area. Consequently, the Commi.tt-ee recommends that consi_der- at?on for dispatctiin� positi.ons with the central uni.t be given to personnel who have experience as dispatchers in the present caunty or loca]_ departments. Di.spatchers stiould be hir.ed by t�ie Sheriff's Office and receive the same pay - and civil service benefi_ts as cou��ty jailers and patrolmen. �e , � , '. , ' ' , , ' � ' � - � ,� , ' . � ' ' ' ' t Ma.nutes of the Comniittee on Conanunicati.ons continued: Random Access Slide projector system: �� The Committee further suggests accyui_sition of a random access slide pr.ojectox for each main dispatching console. This scheme provides the dispatcher wit�i speci_alized information at the press of a button. Examples of information kept on.slides and projected when necessary might be procedures for tornado emergencies or grid co-ordinate maps of small areas. Alarms: • � . _ Triith centr.alized di_spatching, local poZice departnients «i11 be able to close themselves to the public in the evenings and provide an emer�ency phone at the station and a recorded reply to telephflne calJ_s directing the caller to dial the county-wide emergency number should immediate aid be required. Hotaever, it is unlil:eJ_; tha*_ anybody would be in tt:e station to hear private alarns should they sound, Consequently, the alarm system must centralized along witt� dispatctiing facili.ties. The Committee suggests that all alarms be of a similar rnodular construction to minimize space required. As a great increase in the use of private alarms is anticipated, substantial amount of space should be allocated. Alarms should not require space on the control center eonsole but should be located in the central facility so that there is assurance that a sounding alarm ��ill be heard and acted upon immediately. Teleprinter: ' The teleprinter allo�as a dixect print out of computerized information to a remote locati.on. Use of a teleprinter would free dispatching personnel from relayin� such routine info rniation as drivers license, identity and automobile registration checks. A teleprinter could be located in the eontro� center or a mobile unit could be placed in each car. Acquisition of the teleprinters at this time depends on whether'the Eureau of Criminal Apprehension receives_funding for a cathode ray tube read out systeM as the teleprinters would require an interface with the BCA computer. Should tele- printers be unavailable, the Committee strongly suggests that all radios be puxchased with the scrambler option. Some transmissions, especially those con- cerning juveniles, a.re required by laca to be kept confidential. Scramblers would also assure that other sensitive information would remain secure when b roa3cast. Antennae: �-- ` � CenCral dispatciiing will require two antennae, one recnotely located. It may be possible to hook up to exi.stin� to��ers used by othe.r agencies or possibly a Bell Telephone P.elay Tocaer. At any rate, the antennae currently atop the �our�t house must be removed prior to expansion of th at structure. It is important that antennae towers be as J_ow as possible in order to cover the county cahile preventing "boom-over" i.nto other jurisdicti.ons. Mobi]_e Un�_ts In-car radios with at least four channel capability and four- channel scanning will be required. This a].lo�•�s t��o central dispatchi.ng frequencies, anotiier for mobile units and administrativ� ��usiness, and one for point to point communication. The latter is a state ��ide channel for law enforcement and any ' � , • Minutes of th� Con�nittee on Communications continued; . ' �3,`� po7.i.ce department i.n ttie state within range of ttie radio may be reaciied by using this frequency. It may be wise to purchase radios with the cagacity of adding channels as more sophisticated equipment becomes available. For example, the teleprinter system under consideration might utilize. another channel. Further, the state frequency-use report suggests a channel for reg�.on- ' al co--ordination. • � . The�Micor system manu£act•ured by rioCorola is a solid state unit of , modul.ar construction offer.ing a number o£ options. The unit is about the same size as those now in use and may incorporate a scanner, public address systeni, .• scrambler, re-call system and a wild-card box. The latter un�t allo�as oper- , ation ot the siren, Piars lights and ottier equipment from the radio console. The scanner monitors traffic on one,.two, three or all of the frequencies, with one frequency designated as a priority channel. Should the radio be receiving . A riessage on a noa-�ri.ority c;lar.nel �•�nen a priority transmission was broadcast, , the scanner taould automatically relay the priority channel message and mute the transmission of the non-priority channel. ' CJ , -- I i � I� , ' ' , ' , A"Private Line" (PL) device allows greater use of the same frequency . by a number of parties. Under this scheme,the channel is activiated by a sub- audible tone matched to the given set. Unless activiated by this tone, the - radio does not recei_ve. Tcao or more conununities may therefore use the same ,. frequency with different activating tones and avoid receiving each others'calls. . The PL system niay be locked out so that all communities and cars can talk to each other at once. This "talk-around" feature is especially important when co-or�lin-- ating large operations or if the main dispatch center becomes incapacitated. . � The Committee recommends the purchase of at least 63 mobile radios to '. equip exi_sting cars and to pro��ide for expansion and back-up units o�hen rad� os fail. Unless a departrnent owns on the order of 500 radios, it is uneconomical to employ a fully trained repair technician. Consequently, it is necessary to purchase back-up units ��r. use �ahile other radios are in for repair. � The number of mobile units purciiased must also depend on the recommendation of the Council's Cornmittee on Investigation. If 11 mor.e cars are added to the � County fleet, the mobile units installed must conform c,�ith the radios in �he .xest of th'e police cars in the County. . _ Yortable Units --- � Tt is well recognized in la�a enforcement that ma�ipower is the most costly commodity. This expense may be minimized�by the acquisition of equipment that - allows\ xistin� manpower to be used more eff.iciently. The Comrnittee strongly reconuuends thaC light weight portable radios for each officer in the county would� affoxd long run savings as wel.l as impr.ove police capabilities. Each officer woul.d carry a�portable unit at all times, including his off-duty hours. This � would have the effect of providin� a large on-call £orce in the case of emergencies. Further, officers 4�ould be better inf.ormed of devel.oping situations and have immedi.ate call-in capabilities without needing to be near a telephone or squad Car. The Committee suggests that all portab].e radios operate on one of the central � ' ' � �� ' . ' ' ' } f i • _� � - , — ' , ' �. , ' rii.nutes of ttle Committee on Conununications continued: � dispatch ciianneJ.s and the admini.stxative frequency only. Because of crowded traific on the admir.istrative channel., local comr�unity base stations would not be able to convenien�ly dispatch their officers and ttie prin►ary responsibility for dispatching would remain with the cen,tral. facility. Eme�zency and S�ecial Operations Uni.t ' The range of portabl.e device. The portab].e radio �broadcast with greater po�•�er peater unit operating on the would this unit be important usef ul in directing tactical acquisition of a "suitcase" .. ri.ot frequency. Adminis trati_on units,may be'increased by the use of a repeater signal is recei.ved.by the repeater unit and re- to provide county-wide range. A"suitcase" re- "national riot frequency" is available. Not only in times of civil emergency, it would also be operations. Therefore, the Com*nittee suggests repeater and 10 portable units to operate on the 3� Success of the centralization of police communications in Anoka County wi11 depend in large part on the proper supervision of the central dispatciting facility. If the control center is not properly handled, local communities will eventualJ.y drift back to the present inefficient system and e�:pendi�ures for hard�aare will have been wasted. The Committee therefore strongly recommends �. that a full time supervisor t,e appointed for the dispatch center. Such an individtial should be knoTaledgeable ubout conimunications generally, hold a lieutenant�s rank, and be able to assume the duties of a dispatcher when necessary. . However, effeceive management of the system will not assure its success as a pub].ic service. It will be necessary to implement a substantiai program of pubJ_ic education if the facility is to realize its full potentiaZ. Residents of Anoka County must be info nned of the emergency service a�-�d encouraged to use the central telephone number. Conversely, the publ.ic must be prevented frotn usi�ng the e�ergency 2ine for routine ma�ters which mi.ght be handled Most easily by local departments. The Committee hopes to co-ordinate the impl_ementation • of central communications with a public education program and the printing of emergency numbers in local te7.ephone directories. _ Grantsmanship Preliminary discussions with flie state grants director, Ed l�fattson, indicate several rough guidelines for the grant,application. For comnunications systems, funding at the rate of $1.75 to $2.00 per capi_ta is expected. For Anoka County,�� it would be reasonable to apply for a system costing on the order of $300,0�0, Soft rfatch: 0 - kir. Robert Pulscher of Springsted Inc.., who is writing the grant applica-- ' tion, suggests that the rental value of the space now occupied by the range, the man hours expended by this conmiittee and man hours saved by the elimination af ' , - ' '.' (.:.. . _ ,, - � `. , ' • � . � ' .i • . Zii.nutes of the Conunittee on Conununications continued: ' � � � . 0 ,<__ _ __ _ . . _- � _. + �3F� �.ocal dispatchin� u�ay be sufficient for the required J.ocaZ soft-u�atch. � . ' E •'sCin e ' y . ' . • . x� , � quipment: . % , It is trnli.ke�y that the county will be able to obtain more than one portai�le radio per ?_ mobile uriits under. this grant appJ.ication. However, i.f. - existing equip�rent is �•�ithheld from local 'matching, _ it could be later used . ,, as trade-in on the:acquisiti.on of additional portable radio units. . . �. . . "�'�re bis atchin� � - . ' ' � , • � 1he Commi.ttee has chosen not to deal with the matter of fire cal].s and dispatching at this time. There is no question that such calls should be handled '� by the central dispatch facility. Hardt•�are for the addition of fire call capacity .to tiie control center should be relative?y inexpensive. Hocaever, impler^entation � of the fi.re progi-am caill require thorough plannin� and careful co-ordination of the local departments. Because of the critical nature of these efforts, the '-' Committee pl.ans to meet with local fire chiefs to detei-mine the best approach. . A program of the impler,ientation of fire dispatching will be completed prio� to the i.nitial operation of the central di.spatch facility. � • � '� � '•Coriclusion . ' . '' ` �� xhe goals of the central communication system are efficiency and economy, � The purpose is to alloca more ].a�a enforcement personnel to.be on the street doing � police taork. The Committee believes it has designed a system of portable and , mobile units linked to a central dispatch center which can best accomp�.ish these goals and purposes, Further the Committee has given consi.derable thought to the �• .i.mplementation and admi.nistration of ttiis system and t�tusts t�iat its work is ' satisiactory in all respects. " , . . .,i . � . . . � . . ; . .. , - . . � '� . . Respectfu7.ly submitted, ' • . - . . � � � �- • ' Sgt. LaTuif , . • • .-- , . • - Lt. Sampson .� - , • . . . . . ' Capt. rforz-is, Chairnian . � . , � . - . . . • . - . I ' ' ' . • . , . . ' • . • . . ' ' • ' • • . , • � 0 _ . �. 1 . - , MEr�O T0: ' FROM: DATE: ' SUQJECT: , ME MO : CITY MA�•IaG�.� CHIEF OF POLICE OCTOBER �, 1a71 f �RO�OSE7 CE"dT�2AL CoMt�Ut11C�1Ti0rlS 28CM71 The central communications system, as proposed by a committee of , the Ano'<a County Joint Law Enforc�me�t Council, would have the effect of scrapping a11 of our present radio equi�m�nt. The proposal states ' that we couid dispose of the Equipment in any mann�� •�e choose. I feel that this would be economically unsound. ' 1 � � ' � u ' ' � ' , The proposal calls for all emergency dispatcning being done at a cen- tral locatio�, and for all dispatching being done at this location after the normal �,iorking day in the local cvmn�ut�ity. During the nor- mal wori.ing day, the provisions are made for the local community to use their own disp<3tchers, and dispatch calls of a local non-�mergen- cy typ�. Tnere wo�ld be two frequencies assigned for this purnose. One to be used i n the north ha 1 f, and o�e i n the soutF� ha 1 f. Thi s would mean tnat if one city ti��as using the raclio, another ��ouid have to wait until th� air ti•�as clear before t�ey could use it. I feel triat this ��rould be a giant step backwards, from our present systen. The propos�l made no provisio�s for fire department dispatching, but for an additional cost, this could be incorporated. If there were only o�re emergency t�1-ep'�on� numper for the enti r�� county, i t would mean that th��re ��ould be one or two dispatch�rs on duty tnat �yould h�ve to have a com��iete knowledge of tne county, to insure that no mi sta�<e made i n the di spatc'ii ng tc� a:� em�rgency scene. � The propos�d system w�uld cost in the are� of $3�0,0OO.�JO to imple- ment. Ther� is a chance o` a fied�ral grant for this �ur�ose. It would mean an exter�sive installati�n titi�outd 'nave to be made, and tn� estima�ed time for completian would be three to four months. 3� No provisions w�re mad� in the pro�osal for tne em�rgency alarm systems in the various cities, but again for an additional cost, this could be incorporated. If this w�re to come abo�t, it would mean an addition- al charge to the uszr. ��e have an agreement with the telepone company for a 1 1 users i n our ci ty to be ch�rgecJ t�e sarn� amount for tiie tel e- phone lines, but th�re tidoui� be a charge bas�d o� mileage under the new syst�m. ��l'nat th� enti re propos� i boi 1 s do�,�n to i s: l. ��le could alledg�_r11y save a dispa`chers saiary from either 5;Q0?M � . . �. �� , � �� g. 2 28cM71 or 8: 00� t�! i n t with all of tl� this is that t son v�rho cou 1 d the di spatcher turning a cail he ev�ning, until the str�rt of the next business day, e calts going to a central loc�tion. My objection to he local people would not be tal'�iny wit� a local per- ans�,�er his question imm�diately, and would nec�ssitate calling a local officer by radio, and the officer re- to the local citizen. 2. The newest, most sophisticated enui�ment wauld be purchase�, with 1 capabilities �ar b�yond the needs of this coc.�nty, afi a cost of j300,00d.00 plus. I feei that this expenditure is not necessary when � , t � � , ' ' , � ' ' ' ' c•. there is equiprnent available that is more than.am�le for our neEds at a mucn reduced cost. � 3. Locai autonomy i s l�ei ng ta!<en a�day, an�� the communi cati ons respon- sibility is bei�g given to tiie county. In my opinion, this is one step toward complete county control of la�N enfo�-cement, under an elected official,. An easy solution to � central emergency disp�tc'�ing system would be to have equipmnnt with the capability for eac!i community to ta�e care of their awn dispatching on �11 non-emergency type, and m�st emergen- cy type ca]1s. If a dire emergency were to arise, �here sf�ould be the c�pabilifiy for ail cornmunities to switch to a common frequ�ncy with one dispatcher handiing the entire situation. We presentty have this capability by using t��o radios. There is equi�ment available to allow the incarporation of enouyh frEquencies into one unit, at a much lower cost tha�h has been propos�d. There has been soi:�e di scussi or� throughout tne state on tl�e reducti on in the numt�er o` ra�io frequencies that are goin� to be available. I f there i s a reducti on, i t 4,rou] d m�an that ts�o or t�t�� e ci ti es would share a common frequency. This might be the most econo��nical method of handling the situation, as this would allow for a reducfiion in the number of di spa+-ctiers. The cost of the recluc�d nu�ber of inen would be borne by two or more citi�s, and the capability of a major emergency being handl�d by a c�ntral disp�tch�r would still be there.