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. . . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 8, 1988 Page 7 CABLE PORN Council discussed a letter received relative to Cable pornographic movies; Sather reported the Cable company has received many calls relative to this matter, he advised a group may request to appear before Council at a future meeting. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR PURCH. ELECTION EQUIP; OPTEC III Council WaS referred to a memorandum from the Deputy Clerk Iago, 2-5-88, indicating research she had done looking at new'election equipment. Morrison advised that our current election equipment has been decertified by the State, due to its inability to designate parties in the primary election. She noted that Mounds View was in the same position and, after researching available options, reviewing equipment functions, and discussions with the Mounds View Administrator it is her recommendation that the Council authorize the purchase of four (4) Optech III Electronic Voting Systems to be used in Arden Hills. The 'cost, as indicated in Cathy's memorandum, is $20,260.00 for the four units. Morrison noted that at some point a back-up counter should be secured, however, Cathy has had discussions with the City of St. Paul and they indicate we could use one of their machines at no cost, should the need arise. '. The Clerk Administrator stated this item has not been budgeted for 1988; she recommended the interest from investments in the PIR fund be used to purchase the equipment. Council discussed the options listed in the memorandum, other alternatives and if a trade-in of our current equipment had been discussed. Morrison advised that staff is currently negotiating the trade-in with the vendor and information should be available later in the week. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the purchase of the OPTECH III System, four units (one per precinct), at a cost of $20,260.00, encourage the staff to pursue the trade-in negotiations for our current election equipment, and the monies to be expended from the interest on investment earnings of the PIR fund. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) MTG; NEW BRIGHTON, RE: RENDERING PLANT Council discussed a tentative date for a joint meeting with New Brighton and Arden H~lls Mayor and one Council person from each city; it was determined that 2/23/88, at 7:30 p.m. would be agreeable for the Mayor and Councilmember Win~ecki. Hansen commented she would prefer to see a designated contact person for enforcement on after hours and weekend issues discussed. CLAIMS & PAYROLL Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ,<<dt;??h/~./~iP>'~ Robert L. Woodburn Mayor NOTICE OF MEETINGS There will be a Closed Meeting held on Monday; February 29, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., at the Village Hall, to discuss Labor Negotiations. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 29, 1998, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall.