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Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated the maintenance under either option will be a City responsibility and those costs were not included. The cameras are vandalism resistant and would be purchased as a capital improvement. He noted that ten years of service equals the DVR option of$16,117.65, to recapture those costs. Councilmember Look stated the reality is that there is a fair amount of vandalism that occurs in this area and the parks that cost the City real dollars. He stated he favors this camera and to research the possibility at other parks that have vandalism. Motion by Councilmember Look,' seconded by Councilmember Olson, to authorize staff to proceed with the installation of IP security cameras in the Highway 47 pedestrian underpass and execute a 3-year contract with Qwest for an Internet service connection. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey stated he agrees with Councilmember Look but noted these cameras will not be surveiled, but played back should vandalism occur. Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated it will be similar to the camera in the parking ramp that is recorded 24 hours a day but not monitored 24 hours a day. He suggested the same types of signs be placed as used in the ramp. Councilmember Dehen stated his concern about spending $10,000 every place the City experiences vandalism. He asked if this is a problem area with vandalism or assaults. Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated it is an area where a person can hide, there is not an established neighborhood, and it could be open to other types of activities. Councilmember Dehen asked if this is the worst area. Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated he does not know whether it is the worst area but there has already been significant vandalism over a short time period. At the original approval, conduits were approved to be installed in the event surveillance was needed. Councilmember Elvig stated when this overpass went in, the Council had the opportunity with the project on the east side of Highway 47 and wanted a connection point. The developer agreed so over six to ten weeks, it was approved and went in. However, this is a tunnel where activities could occur and some kind of camera or surveillance is needed. He stated that he thinks this purchase is necessary and is sorry vandalism had to happen before it was considered. Assistant City Engineer Himmer agreed a camera was always "on the radar." He stated he tried to work a camera into another location and may bring that forward once the Town Center moves forward. Councilmember Dehen urged parents to talk with their children and explain the high cost to all from vandalism. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Look, Olson, Dehen, Elvig, and Jeffrey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. Case #10: Accept Plans and Specifications for City Project #08-29, Alpine Park Watermain Loop, and Authorize for Bid Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated this project was authorized in May and he would like authorization to put plans out for bids. He stated staff will continue to negotiate with the MPCA for easements. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to accept the plans and specifications for City Project #08-29, Alpine Park Watermain Loop, and authorize for bid. City Council / August 12, 2008 Page 23 of 26