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