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through Laser Technologies, Inc. of Bloomington at a cost of $325/unit plus tax and shipping. <br />The two additional work stations were not included in the 2000 Capital Equipment budget, but <br />due to evaluation of current Police Department equipment needs, the computer work stations <br />have taken a higher priority over the other equipment needs. The Police Department requested <br />that the two computer work stations be funded from the Other Capital Equipment funds, of <br />which there is sufficient funds. The two CDDP modems were included in the 2000 Other <br />Equipment Capital Fund under Lap-Top computers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the modem card prices seems to be high and inquired if <br />staff knew if it was a competitive price. <br /> <br />Sergeant Dwyer replied that the information he received is from the Coon Rapids Police <br />Department and they selected that particular modem because of how it works in the area. He <br />stated that staff is relying on the information that the Coon Rapids Police Department had when <br />they selected the modem. This modem is also being recommended by the Administrator of the <br />Anoka County records system. Originally staff was going to request $21,000 for the Visions <br />System in next year's budget, but with the CDDP modem there is no longer a need for the Vision <br />System product. By purchasing two of the modems now, two of the Police cars will have access <br />to the County Records system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if the Police Department currently had a CDDP modem in <br />any of the squad cars. <br /> <br />Sergeant Dwyer replied no, explaining that currently the squad cars have no access to the County <br />Records system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if the Council should anticipate that every car will end up <br />with a CDDP modem. <br /> <br />Sergeant Dwyer replied that that would be their goal, but presently the Police Chief is <br />comfortable with having the modems in two of the squad cars. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired in regard to the wireless agreement. <br /> <br />Sergeant Dwyer replied that the City will need to have a CDDP provider. Currently, the Coon <br />Rapids Police Department is working with the State of Minnesota on the potential of getting their <br />own contract which all of Anoka County would go under. The wireless agreement for 2001 was <br />included in the 2001 budget process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the $600 annual charge for the wireless service is greater <br />than the $325.00 cost of the modem and is a yearly charge. He stated that he is not opposed to <br />technology, but in the future staff should include that cost in the Council case because they are <br />asking for the $325.00 plus the $600 annually. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to recommend <br />that City Council authorize the purchase of the two computer work stations and the two CDDP <br />Modems. <br /> <br />Finance Committee/November 14, 2000 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />