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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 Page 17 Gina Clausen, School District IT Ms. Clausen reviewed the importance of technology use in today's school system; and the opportunity available to all parties in extending this fiber optic installation to the remaining schools in the system, as well as other public facilities. Ms. Clausen thanked Mr. Heiser and the City for their ongoing maintenance and sup- port, particularly the engineering details. Ms. Clausen encouraged the City's sup- port in establishing this solid infrastructure for the future in meeting needs. Terre Heiser Mr. Heiser summarized the proposed route, facilities to be serviced, and the three separate sections as detailed in the Request for Council Action dated May 11, 2009. Mr. Heiser noted existing areas (i.e., lift stations) available to address the installation; and noted that the greater the number of buildings on the system, the lower the cost to all users. Mr. Heiser advised that, once these three segments were completed, all Roseville School facilities would be completed, and then staff proposed to initiate discus- sions with other communities in connecting to the system to further reduce the City's actual costs. Mr. Heiser addressed costs and cost-sharing opportunities, with a total cost to the City of $134,000, with the balance of the $275,000 total project cost to be paid by the library and school district. Johnson moved, Klausing seconded, extending the meeting to complete discussion. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. Johnson moved, Roe seconded, authorizing staff to solicit proposals for the 2009 Joint Fiber Outlay project with the Roseville School District and Ramsey County Library, as detailed in the staff report dated May 11, 2009. Discussion included monies in the 2009 Budget of $150,000, and other partner- ship opportunities for cost-sharing of the build out; future maintenance costs; and impacts of pending lease expiration with Comcast for public access. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None.