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Mounds View City Council January 27, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 11 Finance Director Hansen indicated that Mr. Bradley had attempted to obtain other quotes and 1 was only able to obtain one additional quote that, even though requested to do so, did not break 2 down the equipment and labor costs. 3 4 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Quick. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5927, a 5 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Audio Equipment for the Banquet Center. 6 7 Council Member Marty indicated he felt three quotes were needed. 8 9 Mayor Linke clarified that Mr. Bradley had attempted to get three quotes by going to more than 10 three vendors and that would meet the requirements of the purchasing policy. 11 12 City Attorney Riggs indicated that Mr. Bradley made a good faith effort to obtain three quotes. 13 14 Council Member Stigney indicated he had raised questions as to what type of system this would 15 be and does not see any further information on the equipment provided. He then asked if the 16 proposal is to have three separate zones as he does not feel the equipment proposed will do that. 17 18 Mr. Bradley indicated the contractor knows that the requirements are the ability to use separate 19 microphones in all three rooms. 20 21 Council Member Stigney said he did not think it was going to work with the equipment listed. 22 He then said he feels the Community Center “is being taken to the cleaners.” 23 24 Mr. Bradley indicated he would be more than happy to contact other vendors and asked for 25 recommendations for contacts. 26 27 Council Member Stigney indicated he would provide a list of names to contact concerning the 28 audio system. 29 30 Mr. Bradley indicated he went to the original contractor as they are the ones that did the original 31 system and the alarm and video systems. 32 33 Mayor Linke indicated that if the City does not use the current contractor, there are issues with 34 the warranty. 35 36 Council Member Stigney said he feels the City is being asked to pay nearly twice as much as it 37 should cost. He then said he would strongly suggest that more itemized quotes be obtained. 38 39 Mayor Linke indicated that he would like a proposed schematic for the wiring and then an as 40 finished schematic to assist with future renovations and enable Staff to know what is over there. 41 42 Council Member Marty indicated that Council Member Stigney had asked for a schematic at the 43 last meeting. 44 45