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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 13, 2011 indicated that he opposed the sales tax, but would like to see the stadium constructed in Arden Hills. McGraw agreed with saying no to the sales tax, but indicating support for the stadium. "l'he. Council directed the City Administrator to redraft the resolution based on their discussion and bring it back to them for action. TELEPI-IONY The City Administrator reviewed his report dated July 8. 2011 proposing SERVICE the purchase of an IP telephony system for the City Center through the City of Roseville. The current phone system is with the State of MN's Centrex system and has been in place for almost 11 years. Over the past few years, the cost of the State's system has increased resulting in the telephony system through Roseville as being more economical. Additionally, the City will gain features that are not available through the Centrex system. The City of Roseville provides this telephony system to a number of cities;, and currently provides IT service for the City's computer system. The Administrator reported that consideration was also given to implementing telephony at the Parks Shop and Public Works Garage, but the support equipment needed for these locations negates any potential savings. 1- however, this may be an option in the future. Providing telephony to the Fire Station is another option being explored at this time. Boss asked about internet interruptions. The City Administrator indicated that while this could occur, the City's internet service has been very reliable. He also pointed out our phone system has failed in the past. The Administrator reported that the cost of converting to the telephony system at City Hall is approximately 88,000. Given the monthly operational savings of 8387, the payback on the investment is 1.7 years. There are sufficient dollars in the Capital Improvement Budget for this expenditure. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 20II -7 -I34 — APPROVING TIIE PURCHASE AND CONVERSION TO A TELEPHONY SERVICE THROUGH THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE FOR THE CITY CENTER AT A COST OF UP TO $8,000 AS RECOMMENDED I3Y THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes O. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 10 9