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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 6 has had some problems with regard to maintaining water in the system due to some inaccurate readings on the computer, however, staff does not foresee anything of that nature occurring on New Year's Eve. He pointed out that in the event something does occur, it can be taken care of manually. He advised that staff was preparing for normal stand-by readiness for this night, during which many people will be celebrating, and expects that things will be relatively calm in Mounds View. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed added the City has received a number of letters from vendors, indicating they are Y2K compliant, which was required for insurance purposes, and staff has checked with those people who do provide service to the City. Mayor Coughlin inquired if the Police and Fire Department personnel, who will be on call and present within the community, will be available for the entire night. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated they would, however, those individuals who are on call will not be on site, but rather dispersed throughout the area. Mayor Coughlin pointed out that some churches and other civic oriented organizations have made preparations for this event as well. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated this was correct. She added that staff has received a number of inquiries from residents, and has responded to each individual inquiry with information specific to the area of concern. Mayor Coughlin requested Assistant to the City Administrator Reed provide an overview of the recommended steps that citizens should prepare for, in the event of a Y2K related occurrence. Assistant to the Cit Administrator Reed noted an in i i u 1 h d c n a ted staff re ardin a y dvd a a o t c g g concern related to plumbing, and whether or not she should prepare some type of out-house facility, however, staff does not believe anything this serious in nature is likely to occur. She advised that the recommended amount of water to keep on hand is one gallon per day, per individual. It is also recommended that battery-operated radios, flashlights, canned food, blankets, and candles be kept on hand, as well as cellular telephones, if available. Mayor Coughlin stated it has frequently been recommended that one should prepare in the same manner they would for athree-day snowstorm. He advised that the City has its own generators for the water system and the lift stations, therefore, those systems should be fully operable. He noted the incentive of money is present in terms of telephone service, therefore, it is unlikely this service will go unattended. He stated that Assistant to the City Administrator Reed was available to answer telephone inquiries relating to this matter, and citizens may contact City Hall, and request to speak with the Y2K Coordinator. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed stated staff worked diligently to prepare and distribute the Council packet. She noted there were a number of revisions to the Council Agenda, and through E-mail, staff was able to distribute the packets in a shorter amount of time. She extended her apologies for any inconvenience, and thanked the Council Members for their patience. City Administrator Whiting extended his congratulations to Mayor Karen Anderson of the city of Minnetonka. He stated Mayor Anderson has won the nomination for Second Vice President of the National League of Minnesota Cities, which puts her in line for the presidency in three years.