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The estimated cost for the project would be $149,278 with annual fees at approximately $27,871 <br />(with no more than 3% increase each year). Superintendent Williams sought Council direction to <br />proceed with the project. <br />Council held discussion on the project, noting concerns about what the software would truly <br />monitor. Councilmember Cavegn stated he would like to see verbiage included in the contract <br />that the software would not be used to monitor resident’s lawn sprinkling. He also inquired if this <br />change would result in additional costs to residents to which Superintendent Willia ms advised <br />that there would be no additional costs to residents. <br />Council advised they are in favor of moving forward with the purchase with the requested <br />verbiage suggested by Councilmember Cavegn included in the contract . <br />6.CivicPlus Update for Meeting Management <br />City Clerk Jolleen Chaika presented for discussion a proposal to add the CivicClerk module to the <br />current CivicPlus suite used by the City which would allow for agendas, packets, and minutes to <br />be easily accessed on the City website; it would also allow for increased staff efficiency due to <br />streamlining agenda and packet creation and item submissions; increased transparency as the <br />public can clearly see all updates to agendas and packets, as well as confirmation that the City is <br />abiding by Open Meeting Law requirements. Further, it will enhance consistency in the City as <br />the software will be used across all boards and commissions, as well s Council: formatting of <br />agendas and minutes will no longer vary from each meeting group. Costs for implementat ion <br />came in at $7107 for the first year with annual renewal costs at $7345.80. Due to current <br />budgetary savings due to position vacancies, no budget impact is anticipated. <br />Council provided direction to proceed with the purchase of the software at the next regular <br />meeting <br />7.Contracting for Organizational Crisis Planning & Preparedness <br />Public Safety Director John Swenson brought forward for discussion the organization crisis <br />planning and preparedness plan that was previously removed from the November 13, 2023 <br />meeting agenda for further discussion. Director Swenson proposed hiring The Axtell Group to <br />assist with planning City responses to emergencies and crises. The project proposal submitted by <br />The Axtell Group totals $24,500 and staff has proposed using up to $25,000 of Minnesota Public <br />Safety Aid for the contract. Director Swenson noted The Axtell Group has experience working <br />through crises and consulting with local governments. Director Swenson noted that planning <br />documents will be shared with staff and Council and that the biggest deliverable would be the <br />tabletop exercises for staff and council. <br />Council directed staff bring that forward the agreement for adoption at the next regular meeting. <br />75