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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _5_ June 21, 2004 Recommendation for County Board regarding 800 MHz dis atch s.. stem (continued) Administrator Worthington said that the primary issue that has come up has centered on cost. Council member Lamb said that capital costs for a single center are a lot less than for multiple centers. The only issue here is whether people have the will to solve the problems. If you have the will, the problems can be solved. Citizens have a right to expect consistent service and we should be driving toward a standard. Council member Lindstrom said where do we go from here? The County Board will make a decision tomorrow. He would feel comfortable voting for a single location with a caveat about cost on a call basis. Council member Lamb made the following recommendations: 1. The City would want to see a cost allocation model based upon call volume. 2. Single site comparison of initial capital outlays. One center versus multiple centers. 3. Standard quality of service development. How many taxpayers, time from call to • dispatch. Creation of a single set of standards in the County. Council member Lindstrom said the City could opt out if it was dissatisfied and go with Hennepin County. Administrator Worthington said that she asked the Saint Anthony Police Department about that and evidently there is some statutory issue about Hennepin County dispatching for Ramsey County. The general consensus of the Council was that their recommendation to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is for one single dispatch communication center site (PSAP) in Ramsey County. The cost allocation model would be based upon call volume, and issues of funding and governance would be addressed through a shared powers agreement. The special City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Shea Kodluboy Deputy Clerk S