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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 2016 the antenna setup would also allow the option to install a Wi-Fi connection at the park. The Public Works Director stated that the quote for the camera installation is $3,119, the proposed eight cameras are $750 each, and there is a one- time cost of about $200 for the wireless antenna work. The City's annual camera license fees would be $1,500 for the eight cameras at Pioneer Park, and seven at the public works shop. He explained that the City budgeted $50,000 in 2016 for security cameras throughout the City, and the total cost for the installation of eight cameras at Pioneer Park will be approximately $9,500. Keis asked if spending $9,000 on cameras is worth it when the cost of damage has only been $1,500. The City Administrator stated $1,500 is only the cost of materials to repair the damage. He explained that amount does not account for City Staff time to do the repairs or remove graffiti, or the Sheriff's Department time to take the vandalism reports and do investigations, or the attorneys and court time for prosecutions. He stated that the cameras should be a deterrent, and would help identify and prosecute those responsible. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO.2016-5-86 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EIGHT SECURITY CAMERAS FOR PIONEER PARKAS PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR A COST OF $9,500. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. RESIDENT Mike Lemke, 2442 Rice Street, Terrace Heights Manufactured Home COMMENT — Park, explained that one day last week as he was leaving for work at REQUEST FOR 4:00am, he saw a person who did not live in the park sneaking around the CITY TO back of his neighbor's house, and then jump in a van that came speeding ADOPT AN down the street. He stated that he called 911 and followed the vehicle ORDINANCE until the Sheriff s Deputy arrived and stopped the vehicle. He stated that AGAINST the Deputy contacted hien after stopping the vehicle, and reported that the LURKING occupants were let go because Little Canada does not have a lurking ordinance. Mr. Lemke stated that he was disappointed that the Deputy could not do anything, so he went around the manufactured home park and nearby businesses to gather signatures in support of the City of Little Canada adopting an ordinance against lurking. 11