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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />315 <br />316 He noted that if the City were to move away from the highly integrated current <br />317 relationship with Metro iNet, outside consulting would be required. <br />318 <br />319 The deadline for moving on this is June 1. Administrator Karlson noted that he doesn't <br />320 support moving away from Metro iNet; it is a tremendous bargain compared with what <br />321 other cities are paying on their own. <br />322 <br />323 Mayor Rafferty noted that he watches the monthly expenses related to these services and <br />324 it is not inexpensive. He understands that much of the expertise is needed related to <br />325 public safety services. Administrator Karlson pointed out other areas where there has <br />326 been a benefit to the City with these shared services. <br />327 <br />328 Councilmember Stoesz asked if Metro iNet was functional in the recent move to home <br />329 work stations. Ms. Cotton noted her experience with requests during this emergency <br />330 period and it was impressive. Public Safety Director Swenson added that Metro iNet has <br />331 been very helpful with phone implications and working through his department's issues; <br />332 their response was impressive. <br />333 <br />334 Councilmember Stoesz asked for staff to pull IT costs together in the budget to make <br />335 those costs easier to track. He supports Metro iNet continuance. <br />336 <br />337 Councilmember Ruhland remarked that the comparison with what other cities are paying <br />338 supports staying with Metro iNet. If it isn't broke, don't fix it. <br />339 <br />340 Councilmember Cavegn concurred; not a good time to make a change. He asked if the <br />341 City has any benefit in providing office space to Metro iNet staff. Administrator Karlson <br />342 explained the benefit. <br />343 <br />344 Councilmember Lyden announced that he supports staying with Metro iNet. <br />345 <br />346 Mayor Rafferty asked if Metro iNet employees are union; Administrator Karlson said he <br />347 doesn't know the current situation but they would not be union under the proposed JPA. <br />348 <br />349 Administrator Karlson indicated that this is a point where the City would say it is <br />350 interested and consideration of an actual JPA with more detail would come forward in the <br />351 future. <br />352 <br />353 Mayor Rafferty asked about the term of the JPA; staff explained that there is a withdrawal <br />354 period required (noted to be June I of each year). <br />355 <br />356 8. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions - <br />357 <br />358 Mayor Rafferty remarked that the council should discuss the board appointment process <br />359 soon. <br />E�3 <br />