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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 26,1999 <br /> <br />17 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson asked what other cities staff would suggest visiting that would have <br />systems comparable to that being proposed. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the City of <br />Roseville has the overhead camera equipment. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City of Shoreview <br />had a television monitor that is different from the screen being proposed. He indicated that there <br />are many cities on the west side of the Twin Cities that have similar audio/visual programs, <br />however, there are not many on the east side of the Twin Cities, He suggested that <br />Councilmember Larson could visit New Brighton to gain an idea of the camera system being <br />used, <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone stated that there might be many high-tech systems that the City may <br />want. However, there really is no need for such a high-tech level when the Council chambers <br />would only be used approximately six hours per month. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that he was surprised by the comment that, if the visual presentation <br />equipment were removed, it would result in a $40,000 reduction in cost. He cautioned that if <br />components are deleted, the City must careful to ensure that all components will be compatible <br />with possible future additions. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City must consider the long term uses. He indicated that the one <br />thing that was obvious in studying other systems was that there was nothing worse than the <br />Cities who decided to add components after the fact. The impression that this left in some of the <br />facilities was not good, At a minimum, the City must consider how a decision made today will <br />affect the future use of the new facility. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson stated that it sounds good to have a rear screen projection system. <br />However, he would prefer that the space be made available for the equipment and, when it is <br />determined that it is needed, it could be installed later. He stated that he feels uncomfortable <br />with spending this large amount of money up front and he would prefer to see the project done in <br />stages, Councilmember Aplikowski noted that equipment installed later might not fit as well as <br />if it were installed up front. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger noted that if another system is used, there might be other changes needed to be <br />made in the Council chambers, He stated that this could be further discussed at the Worksession, <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated he agrees that money should not be spent just because it is available. <br />However, this is the only type of program the money can be used for and there is nothing wrong <br />with thc City having a state-of-the-art facility if the money is available for it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone suggested that ifthe money were used for a City web site it would reach <br />more people, He believes that a state-of-the-art facility could be accomplished with less money. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger stated that interviews for the shared Building Inspector position with Shoreview <br />would be conducted on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, <br /> <br />. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he has information available regarding the open house on May 2, 1999 <br />at the Pilgrim House, <br />