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Elk River City Council Minutes Julv 12. 1999 Page 5 e City Administrator Pat Klaers noted that Minnegasco's franchise will expire in the year 2003. He indicated that renewal of the franchise, along with consideration for franchise fees, would be brought before the City Council at a later date. 5.6. Y2K Presentation - City Deoartment Heads City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that Fire Chief Bruce West has been assigned the role as Y2K Coordinator for the City of Elk River. He indicated that the council should formally appoint Bruce to this position. Bruce West updated the council on activities that have taken place with city departments to prepare for Y2K. Bruce West showed a video that discussed Y2K concerns. The following department heads gave a presentation regarding Y2K issues and how they affect their department: Bryan Adams, Utilities General Manager; Darrell Mack, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent; Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent; Lori Johnson, Finance Director; Tom Zerwas and Jeff Beahen, Police Chief and Assistant Chief. Bruce indicated that public meetings on this issue will be held in September. Police Chief Zerwas distributed a handout relating to the police computer project. Chief Zerwas requested council authorization to purchase eight more MDC's, which are laptop computers for police vehicles, at a total of $50,720. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT MDC'S FOR A TOTAL OF $50,720 WITH THE FUNDS TO COME FROM THE GRANT MONEY WITH THE BALANCE DESIGNATED TO GO BACK INTO THE GENERAL RESERVES. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPOINT BRUCE WEST AS THE CITY'S Y2K COORDINATOR. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Henry Griner, project Joseph 2000 coordinator, discussed his issues of concern regarding Y2K. 5.7. Consider Quotes for Wastewater Treatment Generators WWTP Superintendent Darrell Mack presented his request to purchase three generators for the sewer department in case of Y2K problems. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO PURCHASE THREE GENERATORS FROM ZIEGLER POWER SYSTEMS AT $57,430. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.8. Consider Ordinance Relatina to Tresoassina Assistant Police Chief Jeff Beahen requested council consideration for the adoption of a trespassing ordinance that revolves around the issue of crime free multi-housing. . COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 99-22 AMENDING CHAPTER 400 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE SECTION 403 ENTITLED TRESPASSING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.