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<br />IT Manager Busch advised the site will be hosted by Bitwise Logic. He noted there is a license <br />fee but the City will realize a savings in not having to purchase software to host the site. He <br />described the maintenance fees the City currently pays to cover support and upgrades of <br />software. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the RFP is thorough so he also wondered at the large discrepancy <br />between the bids. He asked whether all bidders had the same information <br /> <br />IT Manager Busch confirmed all had the same information but the big discrepancy was in the <br />content management system. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Dehen, to authorize awarding <br />website redesign services contract to Bitwise Logic, Inc. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Mayor Ramsey asked if this bid covers what the City requested for services. <br />IT Manager Busch answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Wise asked if there are any <br />hidden fees to incorporate the City's information on the new website. Chris LeLeux, <br />representing Bitwise Logic, explained they can offer a competitive price because they have <br />developed a standardized product and host approach so their customers don't need to pay for <br />everything from scratch. He stated their program is very stable and easy to move content through <br />a cut/paste feature similar to MSWord. He assured the Council there are no hidden fees unless <br />the functionality of the code base is changed. With regard to training, he advised it is included in <br />the price and typically handled by less than one hour of telephone support. Mayor Ramsey <br />questioned the ability to house the City's documents, currently in LaserFishe format. Mr. Leleux <br />explained the document library they are developing and how it could be implemented in the <br />future. Deputy Administrator Nelson explained the intent with this redesign is to link into the <br />LaserFishe system as it exists today. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, <br />and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember McGlone. <br /> <br />7.03: Consider Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anoka County for <br />the Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 116 (Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard) from Germanium to Basalt Streets in the City of Ramsey <br /> <br />This item was removed upon adoption of the agenda. <br /> <br />7.04: Consider Request for Sidewalk Installation along 150th Lane NW <br /> <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated support for the project to assure children's safety and asked if the <br />seven affected property owners had been contacted. He noted that, historically, residents may <br />complain about a sidewalk on their side of the street so it is imperative to bring them into the <br />discussion to get their input. <br /> <br />City Council! February 9, 2010 <br />Page 6 of 13 <br />