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• ~J • Mounds View City Council March 11, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 17 small step would be to implement screening procedures while looking into funding the surveillance cameras with park dedication fees. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that those on the Intranet would be able to see the video output from the surveillance cameras but explained putting that data out onto the Internet would be an added expense because a hosting site would need to be arranged. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated Roseville was $60.00 over the lowest bid but he feels it would be a good idea to go with Roseville because they would be supporting the system. Council Member Stigney indicated there were two security vendors at the home and garden show and asked whether either of them had contacted the police department. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated that the two security vendors had contacted him. Council Member Stigney asked whether the City should be looking at all the same equipment when comparing vendors. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated the camera with the best specs is a Sony and Roseville quoted that one. He then said he was not sure how to compare the models because it was beyond his expertise. Council Member Stigney said it looked like there was a camera that had variable focal length. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated one bid quoted different lenses and said he is not sure what type of lens Roseville quoted. Council Member Stigney noted the Roseville quote does not say anything about the lens. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated he was not sure what type of lens Roseville was quoting but said he had seen it in action on the Intranet. Council Member Stigney indicated that Sony might have had this model and it was good last year but there would be a new model for this year and he thinks somebody should look at that. Deputy Chief Brennan indicated Mr. Hess would be working with the folks from Roseville to make sure the equipment is as compatible as possible. Council Member Stigney suggested getting the model numbers and shopping prices to get an idea of the actual cost of the system. Mayor Sonterre asked if it would be easier for Roseville to identify who they were buying through.