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<br /> , .' .. <br /> ~. ~~~~o~~~~~~~~~~~;_,~ molo", A(,.~ <br /> . <br /> March 7, 1994 <br /> An update OD the proposed recioa-wWe pubue safety radio COJUlUDicatioJlssysteJII: <br /> The Metropolitan Council's Metropolitan Radio Systems planning Committee :has completed its <br /> evaluation of options for a shared, region-wide, two-way radio communication, system. The option <br /> recommended is a phased approach, building on an 800-megahertz digital trunked system <br /> proposed for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. <br /> Local jurisdictions with an urgent need to expand can join the system 'at the outset. Other <br /> jurisdictions can join as they need to, retaining local control over dispatching. As more <br /> jurisdictions sign on, the basic system ultimately.wi1l grow into a fully integrated system region~ <br /> wide. <br /> The Council is asking the legislature to act this session and extend the moratorium through June <br /> 1995 to resexve the 90 newly available 8O()..MHz channels provided by the federal government. <br /> The committee plans to oversee system design and develop a govemance and financing plan this <br /> . year for consideration by the 1995.legislature. Construction of the system would begin by June <br /> 1996. <br /> A summary of the findings and recommendations from the report, along with a briefing paper, is <br /> enclosed for your information. To obtain a copy of the Report: of the Metropolitan Radio Systems <br /> Planning Committee, Pub. No. 71~94-026, call the Council's DataCenter at 291-6140.Hyou have <br /> questions about the report, call Pat Pahl (291-6392) or John McGough (291-6388) at the Council. <br /> I commend the committee for their thorough-discussion and analysis of the various options <br /> available to the region and look forward to seeing results of their continued work this year. This <br /> plan is effective and efficient government at its best, using the expertise of many local <br /> governments officials and public safety professionals.., It allows the region's residents to benefit <br /> from an excellent 'integrated communications system while keeping costs -at d miIilinum. \Ve ask <br /> to: your consideration and support <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ~~ <br /> , Dottie Rietow <br /> Chair <br /> . <br /> Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1634 612291-6359 Fax 291-6550 TOO 291-0904 <br /> @ Recycled Paper An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />