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Mr. LaFreniere reviewed options for SCADA system upgrades for the Public Works <br />These include: spare master equipment to be stored at <br />Public Works; updated software for use with existing SCADA computer; the addition of a new <br />SCADA computer and software update; a redundant SCADA computer, only valid with purchase <br />of additional software under Option #3; or wireless broadband connection and Cradlepoint <br />device. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated he would support a redundant computer. He asked whether the <br />existing system could be run on a redundant SCADA computer. <br /> <br />Mr. LaFreniere confirmed this, but a conversion would be necessary. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked whether there is a budget for the proposed changes. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated funding options are being considered, including the <br />Water Fund through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). <br /> <br />Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) control the system. <br /> <br />Councilember Johns expressed the importance of not having a failure like they had in Blaine, and <br />asked whether the SCADA system monitors system failure. <br /> <br />Mr. LeFresniere stated the City of Ramsey has a back-up hardware dialer that automatically <br />kicks in if the software dialer fails or times out. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma reiterated that a redundant system is necessary to maintain functionality. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated funding sources could include the CIP or City Budget over the next <br />few years. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend City <br />Council consideration of Item # 1 for 2017 for purchase of Spare Master Equipment and to have <br />the PW staff budget as necessary for Items #2-4 in future years, as reviewed in Mr. LeFrenieres <br />April 6, 2017, report. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma and Johns. Voting <br />No: None. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley thanked Mr. LeFreniere for his review. <br /> <br />5.03: Consider Pedestrian and Traffic Concerns on Variolite Street and Receive Petition <br />for Pedestrian Crosswalk <br /> <br />Public Works Committee /April 18, 2017 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br /> <br />