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. e . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 31, 2005 6 MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchant Ordinance No. 360. The motion carried (4-1) (Mayor Aplikowski opposed). D. ADDroval of Resolution No. 05-39 SUDDortinl! the Consolidated DisDatch Services in Ramsev County Ms. Wolfe stated over the past few weeks information had been distributed regarding the consolidated dispatch center. The general concern was that suburban taxpayers would be paying a larger share for dispatching services under the proposal approved by the County Board. Ramsey County was taking on the costs for operating the dispatch center over an eight-year time frame. The taxpayers would still be paying for these services, but would be paying through County taxes instead of City taxes. Many believe that a disproportionate share would be paid by suburban taxpayers vs. City of St. Paul taxpayers. The primary rationale for this belief was that the County proposes that the cost for the consolidated center would be paid from the general county taxes, which are based on property value. This was different than how most suburbs currently pay for dispatch services, which was based on calls/usage. The way the proposal was explained at a recent meeting with the County Administrator, and as she understood it, the materials that were presented to the County Board, every city brings to the table what they are currently paying. That amount was then decreased over an eight-year period until the County takes over the costs completely. She recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 05-39, a Resolution Regarding Consolidated 911 Dispatch Services in Ramsey County. Councilmember Holden asked why they needed to pass this Resolution. Ms. Wolfe responded it would send the City's concern regarding the funding formula, but if the funding formula was fair, it could be supported. Councilmember Holden stated she liked the Roseville Resolution. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 05-39: A Resolution Regarding Consolidated 91 I Dispatcb Services in Ramsey County. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. City Council Chamber ComDuter-Technolol!V UDl!rades Mr. Siddiqui stated the Council Chambers was in need of updating/enhancing some of the audiovisual equipment. The reasons for the replacement were due to failure of some of the existing equipment and to enhance the quality of video and audio transmission over the cable network. Mr. Siddiqui mentioned that a digital recorder would enhance the picture quality. He also mentioned that nine display monitors have to be replaced due to the damage that was perhaps caused by a power surge. Councilmember Holden left the meeting.