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structure — and the ordinance says 300 feet from any structure — so that's what he goes by. All we are doing is opening up for legal hunting — we are following State Statutes. Consensus of the Council was to leave it as is but they do not have to first show their hunting license. 3) Consider Use of 2011 QCTV Capital Funds for Technology Upgrades Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated that as part of the 2011 budget process, the Quad Cities Cable Commission allocated $30,000 to each member city for the purpose of technology related equipment or applications. The Commissioners for each city are required to request the funding from the Commission on behalf of the member city. Historically the Commission has kept these dollars but they are doing pretty well so the decision was made to allow the cities to get the $30,000 back and use it for technology upgrades. She stated that staff is proposing the following items: A ceiling mounted projector for The COR Room, which would include potential relocation of ceiling mount lighting at an estimated cost of $3,000; a wall mounted white board for the Lake Itasca Room to improve clarity of images on the white board at an estimated cost $4,000; an upgrade of the scanner for the Building Division for scanning of documents at an estimated cost of $6,000; and a Citizen Request Management Application at an estimated cost of $5,000. Ms. Nelson explained that this is a system that interfaces with the City's website and explained the process. Staff is seeking input from the Council with regard to other technology improvements desired by the Council. Mayor Ramsey suggested using the white board to project on the smart board — there would be no cost to that. Discussion ensued relating to that idea. Ms. Nelson stated that she thought we wanted a wall mount one. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that we may be looking at $5,000 instead of $4,000 as getting a real "Smart Board" is more compatible. Mr. Ulrich stated that Chief Way indicated he would like a piece of equipment like this in the Alexander Ramsey Room. Councilmember Elvig asked if we could sell our old scanner. Ms. Nelson replied that it's pretty tired but that she would check into that. Councilmember Elvig stated that the $30,000 is for 2011 — he did not mind saying "go" on these items but he would rather hang on to the rest of the money — maybe keep $10,000 - $15,000. Councilmember Backous inquired where the $30,000 came from to which Ms. Nelson replied it came from fees — paid by Comcast, etc. Councilmember Backous stated he feels better about spending the money knowing it was not originally paid in by the City/residents. Councilmember Tossey stated he too, was pleased to know this had no public funding. City Council Work Session — February 1, 2011 Page 8 of 12