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lir <br /> Item No. H A <br /> • Staff Report No. q7 Zdo$L <br /> Meeting Date: <br /> Type of Business: <br /> III WK:: Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; <br /> CA:Consent Agenda;CB:Council Business <br /> City of Mounds View Staff Report <br /> To: Chuck Whiting, Administrator ,,/„ <br /> From: Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation Sr-Forestry �� <br /> Item Title/Subject: Upgrade for cable audio for work sessions and general <br /> cable telecasting equipment upgrade. <br /> Date of Report: March 19, 1997 <br /> Blumberg Communications visited City Hall to observe the set-up of the City Council Chambers <br /> and Cable TV system. A proposal was submitted for the upgrade of the system specifically for <br /> televising City Council Work Sessions, having a different set-up than typical City Council <br /> meetings. This upgrade is necessary because the current audio system is not flexible enough to <br /> serve both the needs of the Council dias setting and the large round table setting. And, as we all <br /> know, audio has been a problem during work sessions. This upgraded system will provide the <br /> audio necessary for work sessions. The cost of the upgrade is $3,490. <br /> Because this upgrade was not budgeted, a budget amendment is necessary. There is sufficient , <br /> 0 funding in the Cable TV fund to transfer to the 1997 Cable TV budget. The proposal includes <br /> equipment and installation. <br /> Blumberg Communications will be able to begin work on this upgrade as soon as proper <br /> approvals are granted. <br /> Other equipment is necessary to adequately televise City meetings. The Cable TV Commission <br /> evaluated current equipment and needs and has recommended the purchase of the following <br /> equipment to further assist in televising of city meetings and programs: <br /> * 3 -wireless headsets for 2 camera technicians and 1 control room producer so that they <br /> can communicate with each other. Cost - $297 <br /> * Gaffers Tape for cable repairs, taping down cable, etc. Cost - $11.99 <br /> * Two each cables and adapters necessary for City Hall programs, telecasting meetings, <br /> interviews, shoots, etc. Cost - $61.80 <br /> * VCR which will provide another deck for replaying tapes. Cost $309 <br /> * Light kit for better lighting when using City Hall for shooting shows. Cost $759 <br /> • * Tax and freight. Estimated cost $143.47 <br />