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Solution: Purchase speakers that have a full range of audio to replace current speakers. Wire them in a zone pattern so they can be louder in the back of the room in order to fill dead zones without creating feedback. Problem: Video is dark and difficult to watch. Priority: High Solution: Purchase new cameras with greater definition and that can be converted to a digital signal. Also replace the camera controller that is wearing out. Problem: Poor audio and video during meeting playbacks. Priority: High Solution: The improvements to microphones and cameras will increase the quality of the recordings so they will improve for playback. CTV replaced the modulator in City Hall in 2000, so that does not need to be replaced. We will explore cooperating with CTV on their new digital playback system. We will not add digital playback decks at this tune because current digital tape formats cannot accommodate meetings that last longer than 2 hours. Problem: Room is poorly lit and video quality suffers. Priority: Medium Solution: Anew lighting system is too expensive and would not be easily portable so it has been ruled out. Instead by removing the hump that holds the monitors, we will be able to improve the light distribution in the room. Removing the hump will also make it easier to use the room for other functions. However, removing the hump will require that the monitors be replaced. Problem: Overhead monitors are difficult to see. Priority: Medium Solution: Replace the overhead monitors with flat panel screens that would sit on the dais and the presentation desk. Also replace the monitor on the cart on the east side of the room with a larger flat panel monitor on a mobile cart. The flat panel monitor would also easier to use in work sessions, commission meetings and other meetings conducted at the tables because it would sit lower and • Page 2