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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 1998 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Entering Into An Agreement with the Centennial School District for Civic Complex Fiberoptic Network - Mr. Tesch stated that by the summer of 1999, the City of Lino Lakes will be operating from the new civic complex. Part of that complex will be occupied by the Centennial School District Early Childhood Center. Having a school district building within the complex created a unique situation whereby the City potentially has the ability to share in the district's multi-million dollar fiberoptic infrastructure. After a great deal of discussion, the school district agreed to share their excess capacity with the City of Lino Lakes. Initial, as well as on going cost savings to the City will be significant. This arrangement will save the City over $70,000 on the phone system alone. Mr. Tesch referred to the contract which addresses delivery of the system, on-going maintenance, and related miscellaneous costs. Mr. Hawkins has reviewed the document. Mr. Tesch stated this is a tremendous opportunity for the City. The agreement provides for high- speed voice and data transmission, ongoing maintenance, local phone charges that are lower than current costs, and extras such as high speed Internet access. The City's municipal operation will be on the cutting edge of information technology, thanks to this cooperative school district/City partnership. Mr. Tesch noted that another 20/20 Vision goal has been accomplished. Mayor Sullivan stated the agreement will provide a substantial cost savings to the City. The City will have a state of the art system and its own web site. She felt the agreement is very exciting. Mayor Sullivan stated that this agreement and the Youth Resource Officer Contract provides an opportunity for the City to work with the school district. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Fiberoptic Agreement with the Centennial School District, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Utility and Park Supervisors Positions - Mr. Tesch stated that as a result of recent restructuring, it has been determined that additional supervisory positions are necessary within the Public Services Department. Through consultation with Labor Relations Associates, the City has proposed changing two (2) of the current lead positions to supervisory positions. The process through which this change is made is as follows: * Administer proper supervisory training. * Present letters delegating authority to Mr. Mike Hoffman and Mr. Tim Hillesheim. * Prepare position descriptions. * Request release of these two (2) individuals from Local 49, or request unit determination from the Bureau of Mediation Services. 6