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Councilmember Lyden discussed two separate issues: One being the current grant and match <br /> funds needed,the second being the plans in the future to finance any booster treatment. He <br /> expressed appreciation for the grant funds and stated he believes the City should move <br /> forward with the agreement and providing match funds since the lake is something enjoyed <br /> by so many Lino Lakes residents. He said a conversation about the future funding of booster <br /> treatments should be held apart from the present matter. <br /> Councilmember Cavegn concurred with Councilmember Lyden's position and further stated <br /> that if there is no action plan in place next time (for other contributions for booster <br /> treatments), then the City should not participate. <br /> Mayor Rafferty also concurred with the sentiment that the grant is significant and but that it <br /> is important to get something in place in the future. <br /> Mr. Kocian advised he would bring Council's concerns back to the board. <br /> Council agreed to move forward with formal consideration of the cost-sharing agreement at <br /> an upcoming meeting but required a letter to RCWD outlining the concerns discussed be <br /> included with the agreement once approved. <br /> 3. ERP Software <br /> Finance Director Hannah Lynch updated Council on the status of staff's review of replacement <br /> software for Springbrook as discussed at the February 5, 2024 Council Work Session. She <br /> reviewed the providers contacted for demos and quotes and advised of the four (4) <br /> contacted, staff only demoed two: BS&A and Civic Systems. Director Lynch advised that after <br /> consulting with other cities and demoing the software systems, staff recommends moving <br /> forward with purchasing new ERP software through BS&A. she noted that this is not the low- <br /> cost option; however,the functionality better meets the needs of the City and, further, BS&A <br /> is becoming the standard for many Minnesota cities. <br /> Director Lynch also explained in detail the costs associated with the purchase of new ERP <br /> software; she walked through the funding sources for the purchase as laid out in her staff <br /> report. <br /> Council was supportive of moving forward with purchase of the BS&A software and directed <br /> Director Lynch to bring forward the proposal at the next regular meeting. <br /> 4. Sale of Fire Appartus <br /> Public Safety Director John Swenson updated Council on the status of Tender 1 (Vehicle # <br /> 610) and Tender 2 (Vehicle #609) and Engine 5 (Vehicle# 621) following the recent purchase <br /> of Engine 1 and Engine 2. He recommended that Tenders 1 and 2 be listed for sale at the price <br /> of$70,000 each and that Engine 5 be listed for sale at the price of $225,000. He confirmed <br /> that proceeds from any approved sale would be deposited into the Captial Equipment <br /> replacement fund; further,that if sale is approved and a purchaser is identified for any of the <br /> equipment, that staff will bring forward a formal request to Council to finalize the sale. <br />