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COUNCIL MINUTES July 11, 2016 DRAFT 3 3D) Consider Approval of Full-Time Hours for Office Specialist – Administrator Karlson 88 explained that he is recommending this change to cover for the absence of a support staff person that 89 will be on parental leave. The absense will leave support staff short and he is recommending this 90 change for a period of twelve weeks. The mayor noted that there will be a budget discussion about a 91 long term change to continue the full time status of the position. 92 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve the full-time hours for the City Office Specialist Position 93 for twelve weeks as recommended. Council Member Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on 94 voice vote. 95 Item 3E) Consider Approval of the North Metro Telecommunication Commission’s 96 (NMTN) 2017 Budget - Administrator Karlson remarked that the item could be tabled if the council 97 wishes, to allow NMTN director to be present to answer questions. 98 Dale Stoesz, 306 Linda Lane, addressed the council. He recommends that the council approve the 99 Commission’s budget tonight. But he wanted the council to be educated on the funding structure for 100 that organization. He pays a PEG and franchise fee on his monthly bill. He recommends that the 101 council review those figures in order to fully understand how the funds come from subscribers. Long 102 term he is concerned whether or not the model can sustain itself; perhaps the city should discuss more 103 independence. Mayor Reinert asked what the city gets from the organization? Mr. Stoesz explained 104 that they provide support to the city’s video systems, they help the police in creation of productions, 105 they broadcast city events such as parades, etc. He is aware that the Centennial School District did 106 chose to discontinue their contract and rely fully on the internet, probably because cable only reaches 107 about half of the city’s residents. 108 The council discussed the history of how fees are charged and impacted by other levels of 109 government. 110 Mayor Reinert suggested that it’s a conversation that is important to have occasionally. He 111 recommends that the subject matter of the structure of NMTN be discussed at a future work session. 112 113 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve the 2017 NMTN Budget as presented. Council 114 Member Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. The council will receive an 115 update on the Commission services and funding at the August work session. 116 117 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 118 119 There was no report from the Public Safety Department. 120 121 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 122 5A) Consider Resolution No. 16-72, Authorizing the Replacement of Two Air Conditioning 123 Systems at the Civic Complex – Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written staff 124 report recommending replacement of two air conditioning systems at the civil complex He explained 125 the process proposed for the purchase and how it would be funded. 126