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Mounds View City Council January 13, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 7 • Mayor Linke commented that the Resolution states that the budget will be amended by $5,200. He then asked where the money to fund the purchase would come from. Finance Director Hansen indicated that the funding would come from the overall banquet center budget and there is no intention to fund this purchase from the general fund. Council Member Stigney asked for a schematic or drawing of the proposed system so that he could see where all the wiring is going. Council Member Stigney commented that he would like more information because it maybe cheaper to get rid of this contractor. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Postpone Approval of the Audio Equipment Purchase Until Further Information is Provided to Council Including a Breakdown of the Costs and Additional Quotes. Council Member Marty asked for clarification of the motion. Council Member Stigney indicated he would like a breakdown of the costs, a plan or schematic to review and other quotes for comparison. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 5928 Authorizing an Arrangement for Temporary Coverage of Police Administrative Needs Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated this issue was discussed at the last meeting and Staff has looked into this further, discussing it with the City's Labor Relation's Representative, the City Attorney, and AFSCME and all indicate that this appears to be a reasonable course of action on a temporary basis until the new Chief has an opportunity to make a better determination of the staffing needs. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5928 as amended, a Resolution Authorizing an Arrangement for Temporary Coverage of Police Administrative Needs. Council Member Marty asked that the fourth whereas have the word "work" changed to worker. Council Member Quick commented that he is not sure what the urgency is. He then said he read the Staff report and it stated that notice was given two weeks in advance of the person's last day of December 30, 2002 and Council was in session that day but nothing was brought before Council.