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MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: June 3, 1998 <br /> TO: Mike Momson, City Manager <br /> FROM: Roger Larson, Finance Director <br /> ITEM: NETLINK/STRATEGIC COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PLAN <br /> The City hired NetLink as a computer consultant to assess the City's current technology <br /> environment and compose a high level "Strategic Technology Plan" for enhancing <br /> internal networking capabilities and connecting to the Internet. <br /> Their analysis indicates the City is well positioned to implement an improved <br /> communications network, which ultimately will offer improved information and <br /> services to the citizens of'St. Anthony. <br /> • The process of upgrading our communications network has four major phases, which <br /> include: <br /> Phase 1: <br /> Analyze the City's current environment and develop a "Strategic Plan" <br /> for implementation (completed). <br /> Phase 2: <br /> Purchase of computer hardware and network software per the <br /> specifications and recommendations of NetLink. <br /> Phase 3: <br /> NetLink's staff configures and installs all hardware and software <br /> products for the new communications network. <br /> A. Includes training of-staff to provide a central person and <br /> a backup person to administer the system. <br /> a. Their recommended end-user training can <br /> be done on-site. They suggest a company <br /> called Expertise Software Training. <br /> Phase 4: <br /> Web-Site development and design. <br /> A. Their recommendation includes creating a Web-Site <br /> • Committee that will,work with a web designer. <br />