12-14-2004 Special City Council Minutes

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City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 Page 3 -------------------------- Brett also noted that out of 32,000,000 gallons of water, the billing accounts for 30,605,000. The Council discussed the proposed increase and noted that it is not nearly enough to cover the needs for future improvements. The Council suggested that no decision be made on the increase until after the City Audit. 6. Consider Purchase of Civil Defense Siren Chief Forsberg presented the Council with information on the civil defense siren. He explained the difference in cost from a wood pole to a steel pole and the difference in an AC siren and a DC siren. The Chief indicated that he is recommending the purchase of a DC siren at $10,547.38. Chief Forsberg indicated that he was working with Minnesota Power to acquire a pole and installation at no cost. He recommended upgrading the pole in length at a cost of$500. The Chief indicated he is also working on a grant in the amount of up to $6,000 with Crow Wing Power to help with the cost of the siren. The Council discussed the funding options and decided to order the siren `.- at this time and to discuss funding options after the Chief finds out the results of the grant. COUNCIL MEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW DC CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN AND WOODEN POLE AT A TOTAL COST OF $14,667.38; $10,547.38 — DC SIREN • $3,620 — INSTALLATION OF SIREN • $500 — UPGRADE FOR POLE LENGTH TOTAL - $14,667.38 COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 7. Resolution for Block Grant The Police Chief indicated that the Police Department has received a grant in the amount of$11,500 for one in-squad digital camera and one Tough-book laptop computer. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 04- 36 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL LAW