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stated that call definition should include only emergency calls, and not other administrative calls that come into the dispatch center, especially since the funding is based on call volume. Mayor Gehrz added that the resolution looked like it attempted to define emergency calls. Councilmember Lamb explained the need to educate the populace about who to call when administrative type questions are asked, and not to call the dispatch center for this type of question. He added that the old funding formula had shifted almost entirely on property values, and almost nothing on call volume. Falcon Heights was the city to suggest the call volume enter into the funding equation since the property values here are high. He stated that the consolidated dispatch will be more professional, timely, and will provide a better resource for citizens. Councilmember Lindstrom voiced his approval of adding the call definition to the resolution. Councilmember Talbot asked where property owners will see this on a bill. Mayor Gehrz answered that it will be seen on property taxes on the county portion, and also the 800 Mhz in the county portion. She added that the city would pay its share of the dispatching costs through the contract with Saint Anthony Police Department. Councilmember Lamb explained all the different communication systems used by emergency departments cause the types of problems we've seen in New Orleans, and while they've served us well while they were current, the 800 MHZ system will allow Ramsey County, Hennepin County, and other communities to communicate together without going through dozens of channels. He explained the new 800MHZ system will alleviate any communication problems, while the new consolidated dispatch center will increase the ability to respond to emergencies. He noted that while we will pay more, it is well worth the expense. Mayor Gehrz stated that the agreement is something we can all live with, and that is what compromise is all about. Councilmember Lindstrom and Kuettel thanked Mayor Gehrz, Councilmember Lamb, and Administrator Worthington for a major improvement, and for their hard work on 800 Mhz and consolidated dispatch. The motion was made by Lamb to adopt resolution 2005-16 for a consolidated dispatch center, with the inclusion of the language as structured by Councilmember Lamb. Motion passed unanimously. Information/Announcements: Councilmember Lindstrom stated that he passed on to the planning commission the suggestion of taking action on each variance request separately, rather than deciding on ' all variances in an application at one time. The commission was fine with that change.