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Mounds View City Council December 11, 2017 <br />Regular Meeting Page 12 <br /> <br />K. Resolution 8866, Approving Upgrading the SCADA (Supervisory, Control, <br />and Data Acquisition) Computer Program. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve upgrades to the City’s SCADA <br />computer program. He explained how this program was used to monitor the City’s water system <br />and lift stations. He indicated the software was updated in 1998 and was upgraded in 2007 and <br />2016. Staff reviewed the expense for the upgrades and recommended approval. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause asked if the proposed upgrades would be installed in 2017. Public <br />Works Director Peterson reported the upgrades would be partially installed in 2017 and the <br />remainder would be completed once the Public Works Facility was complete. <br /> <br />Council Member Bergeron stated he fully supported this project as he wanted the City’s water <br />system protected for Mounds View’s residents and businesses. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8866, <br />Approving Upgrading the SCADA (Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition) Computer <br />Program. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />L. Resolution 8867, Approving Changes to the GIS Technician and Engineering <br />Technician Positions and Authorization for Pointing of the Descriptions. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve changes to the GIS Technician <br />and Engineering Technician positions and authorize pointing of the descriptions. He discussed <br />the changes made to the job descriptions and reviewed the proposed hiring timeline. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller asked where these positions would be advertised. Public Works Director <br />Peterson reported the positions would be posted on the City’s website, with the League of <br />Minnesota Cities and the APWA publication. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8867, <br />Approving Changes to the GIS Technician and Engineering Technician Positions and <br />Authorization for Pointing of the Descriptions. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked the HR Committee, Interim City Administrator Zikmund and Public <br />Works Director Peterson for their work on the updated job descriptions. She thanked the <br />existing Staff members within City Hall and the Public Works Department that have stepped up <br />to carry more of the load after several Staff members have retired or moved onto new positions <br />outside of the City of Mounds View. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />10. REPORTS