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Big Lake <br /> In 2002 we added additional playback equipment to the control room as well <br /> as adding a connection for the Telephone Company "Connections". In the <br /> process we added a new Character Generator as well as distribution <br /> equipment. The distribution equipment allows Big Lake to send out an <br /> "equal" signal to both companies. We can monitor the channel on both <br /> systems, which allows us to make sure the signal is clean and the equipment <br /> is running correctly in Big Lake. <br /> We need to look at expanding this room if we need to add any more <br /> equipment because we have simply run out of space. We are already over- <br /> crowding the room and heat is beginning to build up which will soon cause <br /> problems for the equipment. Servicing the equipment is difficult because we <br /> have to disconnect and remove various pieces to gain access to the parts that <br /> need repair and maintenance. The tight space is also difficult for the cable <br /> casters to operate in. <br /> I have asked Sandy Petrowski for contact information for Big Lake <br /> contractors so that we can get some estimates to determine just how much <br /> expanding the room might cost. During our meeting with the Big Lake City <br /> Council we talked about the need for expanding the room, which the council <br /> members acknowledged. <br /> Big Lake Requests <br /> Control room expansion, playback expansion, basic editing and SMART <br /> Board presentation equipment. <br /> Buffalo <br /> At the beginning of 2002 we finished adding the SMART Board <br /> presentation system, additional dais monitors, additional audio and video <br /> distribution and support equipment as well as a new camera system. The <br /> equipment upgrades have been very well received by both the City Council <br /> members and the public. We also added a digital camcorder system and <br /> provided training and support for this equipment. <br /> We have reached capacity in the present equipment racks and will need to <br /> re-orient the room to accommodate any additional equipment. It is also <br /> recommended that we rewire the system as we have been adding onto it over <br /> the past 10 years and it is in need of having the cabling upgraded to better <br /> 2 <br />