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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 14, 2004 7 Councilmember Holden asked if rear speakers would be too loud. The cable technician explained that when the room is full, it is difficult to hear and the rear speakers would be used in that instance. Mayor Aplikowski said she noted the microphones are more sensitive. Mr. Siddiqui stated that a combination of improvements has made a difference including the microphones being turned up and an enhanced sound system was in use. Councilmember Grant said he supports the suggestion to improve the sound quality and agreed with Staff recommendation. Mayor Aplikowski said she thought four speakers were too many. Ms. Wolfe stated the funding source would be the Cable fund. Councilmember Larson pointed out the aesthetics of the room should be considered, and he advised the display be carefully designed. Mr. Siddiqui responded that the speakers would be a wood tone. He indicated the speakers would be protruding from the wall and pointed out where they would be on the walls. Mayor Aplikowski suggested using only two speakers in the back since that is a dead area for sound. Ifit is insufficient, more speakers could be added. Mr. Siddiqui noted the cost would be $2,000 less if only two speakers were purchased. Mayor Aplikowski said the cost could be higher due to labor if the two speakers were added later versus buying all four now. Councilmember Rem said that since the Council Chambers is built to be pleasing and accommodate citizens, it is wise to add sufficient speakers so everyone can hear. She suggested buying four speakers at once. MOTION: Mayor Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the purchase and installation of new speakers in the Council Chambers at a cost not to exceed $6,400. Councilmember Larson questioned whether an expert provided these suggestions. Mr. Siddiqui replied that DS Productions have been working with the system and made the recommendations. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Goose Removal Program Mr. Moore summarized the information presented in the memo. He stated the Lake Johanna Improvement Society requested a $500 contribution to the 2004 Goose Removal Program. The City has been a contributor since the inception of the program in 1996. He said this has been administratively approved and not been a line item in the budget.