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MINUTES CTi'Y COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2003 CABLE TV The Council reviewed the listing of items proposed to be bid to upgrade EQiIIPMENT the City's Cable TV cameras and other broadcasting equipment. Fahey indicated that the monitor in front of the Council table was adequate, and did not need to be upgraded. The Council agreed. Fahey suggested that efforts be increased in upgrading the audio equipment. Blesener questioned the proposal for LCD's to be placed on the Council table. The City Administrator indicated that the proposal would be for one LCD to be installed for every two people at the Council table. Blesener noted that the LCD's would take up a lot of table space, and it was the consensus of the Council that they were not needed. Montour asked about installation of the equipment. The Public Works Director indicated that CTV would provide assistance. The Council discussed the purchase of ahigh-quality portable microphone. In discussing the impact of a portable microphone, it was the consensus of the Council that encouraging audience members to go to the lectern was preferable. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-12-289 -APPROVING THE CABLE TV Ei )UIPMENT LISTING AS PROPOSED 13Y CITY STAFF, EXCLUDING THE LCD MONITORS AND THF. REPLACEMENT MONITOR FOR TIIE COUNCIL, AND AUTHORIZING TIIE EID AND THE PURCHASE OF TFILS` E~ UIPMENT AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED THE ESTIMATE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Anderson, Fahey, Montour. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. UNWEAVE The City Administrator reported that MN DOT is proposing to conduct a THE neighborhood meeting on the Unweave the Weave project on Tuesday, WEAVE January 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Center. The Administrator suggested that mailed notices of this meeting be sent to property owners within 350 feet of the project. Fahey suggested that a diagram be sent with the mailed notice showing the location of proposed retaining walls. The City Administrator recommended that the Council call for a special meeting for Monday, January 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in order to hold the formal public hearing on this project.