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IT Coordinator Fredrickson answered questions of the Council relating to installation fees for the <br />State contract for third party installers and in -house installation costs. He stated he will seek <br />additional information to assure that is correct. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau relayed the discussion of QCTV that cities are updating antiquated <br />systems, noting Ramsey has not keep up with that process. He stated this dedicated fund will <br />assure the City can provide quality video feedback for its residents. <br />Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to authorize the <br />use of QCTV Capital Account dollars for the three Municipal Center AV projects identified by <br />staff. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey agreed the current system is antiquated and while he <br />hates spending money on equipment that will again be antiquated in five to ten years, that is how <br />this fund is to be used. Acting City Administrator Brama clarified that the QCTV funds are not <br />restrictive, which Alternative 3 outlines. However, it was the City's unofficial policy to use <br />QCTV funds for AV upgrades. Acting City Administrator Brama indicated if the motion passes, <br />staff will draft a resolution for the Council's consideration at a future meeting. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, <br />Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. <br />7.06: Adopt Resolution 14 -06 -123 Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with <br />Barna, Guzy and Steffen to Draft a Joint Powers Agreement for Shared Fire <br />Services <br />Acting City Administrator Brama presented the staff report and described past discussion and <br />consideration by the City Council. It was indicated that at this point in the process, additional <br />information was needed in how this would be organized before it can proceed. <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated at tonight's Work Session, he had presented eight areas where <br />efficiencies and savings could be gained through shared fire services. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he agrees with some items but does not see the benefit to the City <br />and thinks it will result in additional cost burden. <br />Councilmember Riley stated the City is currently in the middle of negotiating this deal and his <br />concern relates to timing for drafting the JPA. He felt it would be inefficient to draft the JPA at <br />this point before the terms have been negotiated and agreed upon. <br />Mayor Strommen stated she does not find drafting the JPA at this point to be inefficient as <br />additional information on governance and financial structure /cost sharing is needed before <br />discussion can be furthered. In addition, a proposal needs to be on the table so all know what is <br />feasible. <br />City Council / June 24, 2014 <br />Page 8 of 10 <br />