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City Council Regular Meeting - 05/09/05 Minutes - Page 18 representing the desires of the community. Mayor Klausing again expressed his confidence in the Task Force research; and the need that regional and state entities step up to the plate related to operation and maintenance of this facility. Roll Call Ayes: Kough; Ihlan; Schroeder and Klausing. Nays: None. 9. Update Regarding 800 MHz Radio System and a Consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center. Consider Adopting a Resolution Indicating Interest in Participating in a Consolidated Dispatch Center City Manager Beets reviewed the background of the 800 MHz radio system, and participation advantages and disadvantages for the concept of consolidated dispatching. Resolution 10302 Mr. Beets reviewed costs and percentage estimates of the City's Consolidated current dispatch system for fire calls through the City of St. Paul Dispatch Center dispatch and police calls through Ramsey County dispatch, both based on demand-based use. Update 800 MHz Radio System and a Consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center Mr. Beets reviewed current dispatch centers, services and locations; consolidation considerations and opinions of other communities; proportionate share of the City of St. Paul and suburban communities and perceived inequities; and detailed the various items outlined in the proposed resolution. Discussion included the existing and proposed dispatch systems; unfair shifting of cost burdens; potential delays and quality of dispatch services; and advantages, disadvantages and cost- sharing for a potential suburban dispatch center. Further discussion included whether it would be feasible for the City to provide for its own internal dispatch service. City Manager Beets noted the concerns of police and fire departments related to the potential quality of service from a consolidated dispatch center given the negative relational and working history of Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul.