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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 2000 Council Member Carlson brought up the question of economic feasibility. She stated she is interested in how the City will scale the project back. She stated that even if the City received the $1.5 million, she isn't sure if the City could afford the project. She referred to the design standards and noted developers are not buying the Tagg property. She stated the Council needs to know the economic feasibility and what the City is agreeing to with the $450,000, the Metropolitan Council and the Tagg's. Mr. and Mrs. Tagg need to know what will happen with their property. She stated that she believes the City does need some design standards. However, if the design standards are taken off the north site they have to be taken off the southern property also. Staff advised they will be discussing what will be required with the funding with the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Carlson stated the City has struggled not to raise a copy of the City budget in the newspaper. She stated she is c Staff advised the Metropolitan Council will not disburse Council approves the Comprehensive Plan. The City not the funds are accepted once it understands the for use of the funds. 800 MHZ BOARD, DAVID PECCHIA s. She referred to about the dollars. 1 the Metropolitan etermine whether or ouncil's requirements Staff advised Council Members prey J received a copy of the 800 MHz Study. The study included a report on Public obile Radio System Planning in Anoka County and Integration of Pub ` y a puter Based Systems in Anoka County. The study indicates the City sho • • 800 -megahertz system. The cost of the system is $12 million dollars with ', • lio o upgrade the fire service. Staff is talking to the County about fundin _;, o • tion. include creating a separate taxing district, state funding and Metro Radio Bo Staff advised that as the ove forward with the County Board the Council will be updated. The City has to make a commitment to the new system by 2003. The City is also looking for legislative relief to offset the costs. Mayor Bergeson asked if the current dispatch arrangement will change if the County changes to the new system. Staff advised the current arrangement will not change. Staff is meeting with the County Board again on November 29, 2000. Council Member Reinert inquired about the current system, why it is inadequate, and the benefits of the new system. Staff advised all those issues are included in the study. He stated the current system was designed 20 years ago and there is not a 911 -center backup. New radios and equipment will be needed for the current system. Currently, radios are being used that they don't make parts for. The current system would require old VHF 4