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A P R— 2 2— 9 i T U E T 2 E. A L P H A ti:' Z D E c April 22, 1997 Daniel Tesch City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Daniel, _ 0 2 7711 Computer Avenue Edina, MN 66436 -6404 (612) 896 9898 FAX (612) 896 -9899 After our conversation regarding a new video system for your City Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, I went back and looked at our proposal for the City of Lino Lakes. Several things came to mind regarding installation costs in your current facility and potential installation costs at a new City Hall. We feel that there are several benefits to moving ahead with the complete video system at this time, while minimizing future costs. First and foremost, you receive the benefit of being able to use new technology to enhance the manner In which you communicate with the citizens of Lino Lakes. The system we have proposed for you is a quantum leap in terms of both quality and features as compared to your current system. These dramatic improvements will make cablecast events from City Hall far more compelling to the viewer than what your current system can offer. In terms of installation costs, the greatest costs are incurred when a new system is installed, Irregardless of whether it is into existing or new facility. Once a system is installed, it can be easily, and rather inexpensively, moved to a new facility. In a new construction, we can consult with both you and your architect in order to facilitate the proper placement of fixtures, power, cabling. etcetera to help minimize installation costs. In addition, many components of the Installation that now have to be retro - fitted (i.e. running cables through walls), can be accomplished during construction, again holding any installation costs down. We estimate that an installation Into a new City Hall would only be in the neighborhood of $2,500 -3,500 in addition to your initial Installation fees. Alpha Video has done several system moves in the past, Including 5 different cities in the Ramsey- Washington County Cable District, all to the cities satisfaction. In closing, we at Alpha Video feel that we have designed an excellent system for your existing City Hall that benefits both the City of Lino Lakes and its constituents. However, it has also been designed for future expansion, and/or installation into a future City Hall complex for a nominal re- installation fee. Our list of municipal clients who have had video installations done by Alpha Video range from large to small and include the cities of: Blaine, Richfield, Woodale, Lakeville, Savage, Circle Pines, New Brighton, Oakdale, Watertown and Big lake Just to name a few_ Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Whether It is now or in the future, we look forward to the opportunity to assist you on this project and add you to our list of satisfied clients. Sincerely, -le bey Volk Account Executive