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Further Discussion: Councilmember Peterson stated that Police Chief Auspos has indicated that he does not want a computer workstation and given his choice, he would prefer other items for the Police Department. Mr. Hartley stated that during budget discussions, Chief Auspos expressed a desire for a typewriter; providing the Chief with a workstation will continue the development of the City's computer system and address the Chiefs need for a typewriter. Mr. Hartley stated that he doesn't have anything invested in his recommendation for 5 workstations other than offering good advice. Councilmember Peterson requested justification of the Fire Chief's need for a workstation. Fire Chief Hoeke stated that the workstation would be a tremendous tool for keeping training records, incident repons, equipment records and maintaining a filing system. Chief Hoeke stated that he could use a workstation 2 hours per day now and 5-6 hours a day in the future. Councilmember DeLuca stated that sharing workstations would lead to a breakdown in department efficiency. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson and DeLuca. Voting No: Councilmembers Cich and Peterson. The City Council recessed at 9:21 p.m. Mayor Reimann called the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m. Miscellaneous Comments: Mayor Reimann noted receiving a letter from Ragna Pearson expressing her appreciation of the City's brushchipping program. Mayor Reimann stated that the Business Appreciation Day was held on October 2nd. At the event, Don Greenberg was named the first inductee into Ramsey's Hall of Fame for contributions to the economic growth of the City. Mayor Reimann then presented the City with a Hall of Fame plaque to be displayed at City Hall that will honor all inductees into the Hall of Fame. Case #8: Keep America Beautiful Annual Convention: Claudia Dodge was present to review the costs associated with the Make The Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean Committee's recommendation to send 3 members to the annual National Keep America Beautiful convention in Washington, D.C. Claudia Dodge estimated convention registration, air fare, food and 2 hotel rooms for 5 days at $2969. Council was reluctant to spend almost $3,000 to send 3 persons to the convention but it was noted that Ramsey is expected to receive national awards for it's accomplishments as a participant in the KAB program. Councilmember Peterson noted that the cost could be reduced by sending two persons and having them share a hotel room. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded Councilmember Cich to authorize sending two non-City Staff members of the Make The Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean Committee to the National Keep America Beautiful Convention at a cost not to exceed $1750.00 for registration, air fare, food and hotel. City Council/October 10, 1989 Page 6 of 9