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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 11, 1994 Page 13 Council Business. continued Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to AWARD THE BID FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR ALL CITY FACILITIES TO VICOM, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,987. 4 Ayes - 0 Naye (Gunderman), Motion Carried. Williams asked if this system allows for data transmission over phone lines. Todd confirmed that this system allows for accessories. Proper presented for consideration the Highway 96 turnback request. Ramsey County requests City concurrence to turnback Hwy 96 from MnDot to Ramsey County. This action is part of a larger Countywide highway functional consolidation plan. The turnback would occur on December 1, 1994. Proper confirmed that the County will maintain Hwy 96. He noted that the turnbacks will merely provide for shifting of responsibilities in various locations. The City needs to appoint 3 members to a task force to plan roadway improvements. The appointments would comprise 1 citizen, 1 business representative and 1 City staff person. It is recommended that staff representative be the City Planner. Benke suggested a Chamber business representative and a City advisory commissioner as appointments. Williams will contact staff in regards to interested persons. Motion by Williams, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TURNBACK OF STATE TRUNK IDGHWAY 96 FROM MNDOT TO RAMSEY COUNTY; AND APPOINT THE CITY PLANNER AT THIS TIME TO THE COMMITfEE AND DIRECT STAFF TO PROVIDE NOMINEES FOR ONE CITIZEN AND ONE BUSINESS REPRFSENT ATIVE FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AT THE OCTOBER 25, 1994, COUNCIL MEETING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Park and Recreation Director Maurie Anderson presented for consideration policies and procedures for the Family Service Center. Staff solicited policies from cities which manage community centers and the policies were reviewed. The policy would make the building accessible and affordable to residents and groups and yet available for non-residents and groups so fees will help keep the building self-sustaining. There will be market rate adjustments to the policy. Anderson said certain groups will be given first priority, and fees waived for some organizations which provide services to the community. Anderson said groups will provide dry runs before the opening and provide feedback. Williams suggested a comment box. Anderson said staff will survey users periodically, and survey groups after they have utilized the facilities. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to APPROVE THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER POLICY. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Purchase of Phone System Report 94-237 Highway 96 Turnback Report 94-238 Resolution 94-125 FSC Policy Report 94-239