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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 Councilmember Reinert stated that unless the design changes, he would not change his vote. He called the question. Councilmember O'Donnell and Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Councilmember Reinert voted nay. Councilmember Dahl abstained from the vote. City Attorney Hawkins stated the motion carried. Motion carried. Resolution No. 02-95 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Dahl stated her understanding that abstaining is the same as a no vote. City Attorney Hawkins explained that if you do not vote, it is not counted. In, case the vote was 2 to 1 to adopt a resolution which needs a simple majority of those voting to pas PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PEC Consider Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka Countj Jo yaw Enforcement Council for Public Safety Digital Radio Communications Syst oka County Attorney, Robert M.A. Johnson -Public Safety Director Pecchia advised the •` oka County Joint Law Enforcement Council is proposing a new public safety comm cat" system and introduced Anoka County Attorney Bob Johnson. Bob Johnson, Anoka County Attorney, st.> e 'been a County Attorney for a significant time but is also the Chair of the Anoka County J. Enforcement Council (JLEC) which has been in existence for about 30 years. He expAnoka County funds communications but the JLEC determines the policy for pubic safes $ co un .'tions. Some years ago, the Communications Committee was concerned about the..,, s in public safety communications and determined there was a need to significantly :° ;. e unications system. After researching available technology and frequencies, t o issi n recommended creating an 800 megahertz system as opposed to the frequencies currently being used. They then looked at a way to fund this $12.5 million system which is more than Anok County can handle in its capital improvements program. The Legislature, pursuant to request of Anoka County, passed a law to allow a county -wide levy for bonds to create a communication system. The County considered what it would do and decided to move forward but wanted to also create a joint powers agreement so all municipalities in the County understand the basic framework of this agreement. Mr. Johnson provided a brief overview and explanation of the draft joint powers agreement. He noted Clause 5 indicates Anoka County will spend $12.5 million with the anticipation of receiving additional funding from other sources so $12.5 million would be the cap. Mr. Johnson reviewed the distribution of radios and noted it has been provided that the infrastructure will be built and what is left over will go towards the radios to provide a threshold ability for police and fire. After the County's one-time buy, the cities will be responsible for new purchases and for the Metropolitan Radio Board user fees. Mr. Johnson explained how radios will be repaired and additional radios 14