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October 23, 2012 Page 2 of 4 Key Recognition Day. 2. Presentation/Update from Ramsey County SheriffMatt Bostrom. 2. PtesentatimtWate from Ramsey County Ramsey County Sheriff Bostrom provided the Council with a presentation on the events taking place at ShaiffMatt Bosmn. Sheriff's Department and appreciated the continued partnership with the New Brighton Public Safety Department. He discussed the core mission of the Sheriff's Department, which included work in the County courts, patrol services along with safety on the waterways. He was pleased with the joint training that would be completed in the near future which would assist with coordinating crime scene investigation County -wide. Sheriff Bostrom indicated the Ramsey County Sheriff s website provided a great deal of information on the department's mission while also describing the various units within the department~ He commented on the newly formed Criminal Justice Coordinating Counsel and how this group was working to address concerns across the County. He explained the department was working to increase communication with the public and was always seeking feedback from the public. SheriffBostrom encouraged all to attend the Fright Farm off of White Bear Avenue. He noted all proceeds from the event would be used to serve the youth of Ramsey County. He then thanked the Council for their time this evening. Mayor Jacobsen requested further information on the crime trends taking place in the County. Sheriff Bostrom discussed these matters further noting the same level of arrests was being maintained while the length of incarcerations were on the rise. He stated heroin use was on the rise, along with the use of prescription drugs. The County was also assessing and diagnosing mental health issues more frequently. He described the concerns the department had with active shooters. He noted his department was evaluating this information to see how it would affect the department going forward. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Sheriff Bostrom for the information presented this evening. Councilmember Samuelson agreed and asked how many officers were employed by Ramsey County. Sheriff Bostrom explained his department had between 400-420 employees, with 200 being sworn officers. He commented there were approximately 400 volunteers serving the County as well. Councilmember Burg also thanked Sheriff Bostrom for his efforts on behalf of the County. Mayor Jacobsen thanked Sheriff Bostrom for attending this evening and for providing an update to the Council. Consent Agenda Consent Agenda1. Consolidated Vouchers 1. Consolidated Vouchers 140077 through 140224 for a grand total of $747,606.02. Report No. 14am tt tottgtt 140224 12-24.5, Report No. 12-245. 2. Acceptance of Donation from Long Lake Improvement Association. Report 2. Donation from Long Lake Imp Assoc. No. 12-246. Resolution 12-080. Report No. 12-246. Resolution 12-080. 3. City Council Motion to Accept the 2013 Twin Cities Gateway Convention and 3. Accept TC Gateway Visitors Bureau Operating Budget. Report No. 12-247. Operating Budget. Report No. 12-247. 4. Consideration to authorize the installation of a Speed Limit LED Driver 4. Installation of Feedback Sign along I O'h Street NW near the off -ramp of eastbound I-694. speed Limit sign Report No. 12-248.