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Mounds View City Council May 23, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 19 . MOTION/SECOND Gunn/Stigney To Approve the Resolution 6526 Approving the Purchase of Two Digital Video Players for the Cable Department. Ayes - 4 Nays-0 Motion carried. J. Resolution 6527 Approving the purchase and installation of a replacement Document Camera, Projector and Screen for Council Chambers. Ken noted this was discussed at the last City Council work session noting that there is a real need for this equipment. He explained that currently the Council has to use a TV monitor, located in the lectern, to view presentations and with this equipment viewing would be easier and better for both the audience and Council. He explained that the zoom control on the current camera does not work adding that the newer cameras are now made with remote control capabilities. He stated that the equipment is basically inexpensive to purchase and based on the service and estimates Staff is recommending that they purchase the equipment from DS Productions and also have them install the equipment. Council Member Stigney asked what they plan to do with the old equipment. Ken stated that the City has several options: keep the projector for use in other locations, as it is a portable projector and does work well, CTV has expressed an interest in some of the old equipment, they could sell the camera for a good price; or they could give the Citizens an opportunity to purchase via flea market; or they could check with the installer to see if they would take as a trade-in. Council Member Stigney stated that this is too pricey and he would not support the purchase. MOTION/SECOND Gunn/Flaherty To Approve the Resolution 6527 Approving the purchase and installation of a replacement Document Camera, Projector and Screen for Council Chambers. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. K. Resolution 6531 Appointing Mary Tatarek to be Interim Finance Director and Authorizing Additional Compensation for Working Outside of Job Classification. Finance Director Hansen explained that with his departure it is necessary to make arrangements for the operation and management of the department until a new Director is hired. He stated that several options were discussed and it was decided that the best alternative would be to utilize the Financial Consultants in the various areas. He stated that Mary Tatarek felt she could take on the budget duties and day-to-day supervision and utilize outside consultants on other issues. He stated that the individual doing the work should assume up to 75-percent of the job and it is his • recommendation that additional compensation should be authorized for the additional responsibilities.