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1.3 PROJECT WORKGROUP A project workgroup was established to perform the analysis and to develop the recommendations requested by the Board of Commissioners. Members of that project workgroup are: Dave Pecchia, Lino Lakes PD Milo Bennett, Centennial FD Ron Gageby, Coon Rapids City Council Dave Johnson, Blaine PD Jim Kordiak, Anoka County Commissioner Larry Podany, Anoka County Sheriff Joel Heckman, Centennial Lakes PD Harley Wells, Spring Lake Park Mayor Steve Bluml, Coon Rapids PD Gary Lenzmeier, Fridley PD Tom Johnson, Columbia Heights PD Byron Froh, St. Francis PD John Tonding, Anoka County Central Communications Dick Phinney, Anoka Champlin FD Bruce Wojack, Anoka County Emergency Management Tim Farmer, Coon Rapids FD Morrie Mox, Anoka County Central Comm - Radio Service 1.4 PROJECT METHODOLOGY The project began with a gathering of empirical data. Much of the empirical data was generated through an analysis of responses to questionnaires circulated among the fire service and law enforcement entities in Anoka County. Other empirical data was gathered through conversations during and in between meetings of the project workgroup. In addition to gathering empirical data, there was also an analysis of analytical studies that were performed. Analytical studies included making actual radio field strength measurements for radio systems throughout Anoka County, performing a statistical analysis of traffic and doing computer based radio propagation predictions. All of the empirical and analytical data was used in an evaluation of alternatives that centered around enhancement of existing radio systems and complete replacement of existing systems. Based on the evaluation of the base alternatives, conclusions were developed and recommendations were generated based on the conclusions reached. The conclusions and recommendations are presented in this report. Ronald Vegemasi Engineering, Inc. -6- Report: Anoka County