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Mounds View City Council September 26, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 12 • Councilmember Thomas asked if there is an idea of the yearly maintenance costs. Public Works Director Lee estimated it will be virtually zero maintenance except for minor maintenance once in a while. He stated the systems are rugged and reliable so there is very little maintenance until replacement in 25-30 years. Mayor Marty stated he also reviewed the County contract and asked if the City already pays for the signal system power. Public Works Director Lee stated that is correct. Mayor Marry stated if the lights were changed to LED, the power would be reduced. Public Works Director Lee stated the City is already in the process of switching the lights to LED. Mayor Marty noted the contract indicates that only vehicles responding to an emergency as defined in Minnesota Statutes can operate the system. He asked the Police Chief if they can be set off by law enforcement personnel while in pursuit to alleviate a possible accident. Police Chief Sommer answered in the affirmative. Mayor Marty noted the contract indicates Ramsey County will receive a report each time the system is used and asked if the City can also get a report. Public Works Director Lee stated the City will not get a report unless that is requested. Mayor Marty noted if the County deems the system is being misused, then they can turn it off. He stated he would like the City to also get the report so they are aware of how often the system • is being used. Public Works Director Lee stated he can make that request and noted the reports are probably periodically monitored by Ramsey County. Mayor Marty stated he is happy the cost came down a little. Public Works Director Lee stated the cost came down enough to cover the City's cost to advertise for bids. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6601 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) Installation Project. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 6623 Approving the Renewal of the 2005-2006 School Resource Officer Agreement Between the Cities of Mounds View and New Brighton and ISD #621 Police Chief Sommer stated this contract is up for renewal for the 2005-2006 school year. He reviewed that last year there was discussion about this and the amount to contribute for this position was reduced in order to fund a third sergeant police position in the Mounds View Police Department. The amount was reduced from roughly $12,500 to $7,400, which is paid by Mounds View to New Brighton to fund the School Resource Officer. Police Chief Sommer advised that New Brighton is committed to have this officer in place regardless of the funding • and it has .already been approved by the school district. He stated that New Brighton would probably like the funding increased if Mounds View would like to do so.