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City Council Regular Meeting - 07/26/04 Minutes - Page 31 makers, needed to provide clearer direction to staff to increase the priority level of the IT/communication efforts. Councilmember Schroeder requested clarification of what communication entailed. City Manager Beets responded that communication embraced a wide range of activities and functions, including C- TV efforts under Channels 15 and 16 and use of cable revenues, to allow residents to connect with their local government. Mayor Klausing noted that the IT/communication functions served to connect Roseville to other entities and communities, and remained apriority. City Manager Beets noted his recommendation for addition of another full-time equivalent position, to be self-supporting, to continue working with those other communities served by the City of Roseville, through Joint Powers Agreements (JPA's) for IT support. Mr. Beets questioned whether this remained a priority of the Council and whether they would continue to support that function. Councilmember Schroeder opined his priorities included a strong public works presence in the construction and maintenance of the City's streets and infrastructure; and he included IT as an integral component of that infrastructure as part of the backbone of the community. Councilmember Schroeder noted that without that technology, impacts to vital city services and functions were felt. City Manager Beets included the budget items identified, in conjunction with Councilmember Schroeder's comments, for the Police Department records management system, as well as the 800 MHz radio initiative, both accounting for significant impacts to the 2005 Budget. Councilmember Schroeder defined his perception of communication as his third priority; with IT and infrastructure as his number one priority; public safety as his second priority; parks and recreation as his fourth priority.