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Police Chief Katers stated that the department has the infrastructure to support the bodycams but <br /> would potentially have to increase the storage capacity and additional staff members/time would <br /> be needed. He believed that the department would have a good starting point for this type of <br /> technology. He stated that many departments in the metro have begun pilot programs. He stated <br /> that he is looking at the possibility of it but noted that in Duluth they required two additional <br /> staff members just to manage the data and requests for data. <br /> Finance Director Lund confirmed the consensus of the Council to notify for a public hearing to <br /> take place at the next City Council meeting in December. <br /> 2.02: Discussion Regarding the 2017-2018 Union Contract Negotiations for AFSCME, <br /> LELS-Patrol and LELS-Sergeant (Portions of the Discussion May be Closed to the <br /> Public) <br /> City Administrator Ulrich suggested that the Council move to closed session to discuss the <br /> contract negotiations. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Shryock, to adjourn the meeting to <br /> Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the 2017-2018 Union Contract <br /> Negotiations for AFSCME, LEL-Patrol and LELS-Sergeant. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> The meeting returned to open session at 6:46 p.m. <br /> Human Resources Manager Lasher stated that it is the intent that the contract for union and non- <br /> union employees will come forward to the Council at the December 13th Council meeting for <br /> formal approval. <br /> 2.03: State Highway#47 Corridor Study Review <br /> City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that he loves that the City is attempting to find ways to save on the <br /> budget but agreed that if this item is not a budgeted item it would have no impact. He believed <br /> that it is important to leave the item on the work plan. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that this is an important corridor and MnDOT has made it clear that the <br /> City would need to take the lead. <br /> The consensus of the Council was to leave the State Highway 447 Corridor Study on the work <br /> plan. <br /> 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br /> 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br /> City Council Work Session /November 22, 2016 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />