Laserfiche WebLink
Mounds View City Council Apri128, 2003 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />Council Member Stigney recommended taking it to a local repair shop and asking them to <br />determine whether it works before the City pays for a new camera. He then said that he would <br />prefer to purchase it on the Internet rather than from a local company and pay more. <br />Mr. Gambel indicated he had spoken with the Interim City Administrator concerning the matter <br />and he had indicated a preference for using a local vendor to ensure ease with any types of <br />service issues rather than having to mail the camera somewhere to be serviced. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated that the camcorder comes with a manufacturers warranty and <br />he feels it would be prudent to go with the cheapest one. <br />Mr. Gambel indicated he believes it to be preferable to go through a local vendor for a high <br />priced item to save shipping charges and insurance costs. <br />Council Member Marty commented that some of the Internet vendors have a poor customer <br />service rating. He then said he said he spoke to Mr. Gambel earlier about the optional power <br />supply and asked whether the power supply was part of the purchase. <br />Mr. Gambel indicated it would be good to have a power supply but there is not an immediate <br />need and he would prefer to shop around before purchasing the power supply. <br />• Mayor Linke read Resolution 5999. He then indicated that the funds are from the franchise fee <br />that is paid for by residents when they pay their cable bill. <br />Council Member Stigney commented that there are some Internet vendors that have a poor <br />customer service rating but the one with the cheapest price has a very good rating. He then said <br />his recommendation would be to purchase the cheapest. <br />Mr. Gambel indicated that he asked the local vendor whether they could match the Internet price <br />and they were not able to do so. He then said that his recommendation would be to go with the <br />local vendor and noted that CTV uses this dealer. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Approve Resolution 5999, a Resolution Approving the <br />Purchase of a Camcorder for the Cable Department. <br />Council Member Marty indicated the local vendor's price is $5,269.00 and the Internet vendor's <br />price is $5,055 and he does not feel the $200.00 savings is worth the hassle of having to deal <br />with long distance service. <br />Council Member Stigney indicated he does not think it would be prudent to throw away $200.00. <br />Ayes - 4 Nays -1(Stigney) Motion carried. <br /> <br />