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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 19, 2012 Page 15 City Council tenure ended. Councilmember Johnson reiterated his concerns with Lexington Plaza on both sides,based on his observations. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Schwartz advised that Ramsey County would most likely approve installation of such a cross walk solution, if the City paid for it, based on similar situations in the past. However, Mr. Schwartz emphasized that this would be totally a City cost; and noted that all such similar remedies on County roads already installed, had been done at City cost as well. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Schwartz esti- mated the cost to the City for a pedestrian activated signal to be between $15,000 and $20,000, depending on electrical and/or solar connections availa- ble. Councilmember McGehee noted that a $20,000.00 expenditure to insure public safety and save lives seemed appropriate and necessary. b. Emergency Management Update Fire Chief Tim O'Neill introduced Emergency Managers Battalion Chiefs Greg Peterson and David Brosnahan to provide an Emergency Management Update. Councilmember McGehee opined that, while sirens may be intended to be heard outside, in many cases with windows closed or air conditioners running, they needed to be heard inside buildings as well. Chief Peterson advised that there was a value to that, but there was also an addi- tional cost related to additional decibel levels; thus the push for and value of weather alert radios for citizens. Mayor Roe noted that the sirens had to meet existing outdoor warning stand- ards,but indoor standards were not applied. Councilmember McGehee advised that she raised the question based on the safety of the community and residents, with the type of structures and residents in Roseville; and suggested those elements be considered, opining that with cur- rent technology, there must be wireless or internal systems available for multi- family and/or larger senior populated areas to alert them. Chief Peterson advised that the technology was out there, but was limited to what could be realistically paid for. While citing several examples, Chief Peter- son noted that typically those killed during a storm were those going outside to look at it or capture it on video. Chief Peterson noted the need to educate and remind people behaviorally of the dangers. Chief Brosnahan reviewed some new Emergency Management components based on recent reorganization of the Fire Department and their role for Emer- gency Management. Chief Brosnahan addressed initiatives, including updating