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City Council Minutes Page 2 <br /> July 29,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Information Technology (IT) <br /> Mr. Pearson explained the improvement in disaster recovery with the proposed IT <br /> infrastructure enhancement. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if ERMU would pay for a portion of the IT infrastructure <br /> improvements. <br /> Council was concerned about buying$190,000 worth of IT equipment and then the <br /> next IT Manager not liking it. <br /> The council took a short recess at 5:44 p.m. and reconvened at 5:52 p.m. <br /> Fire/Emergency Management <br /> Fire Chief Dickinson explained that the fire academy was very popular and well <br /> regarded throughout the state. There are opportunities to expand the classes but <br /> currently there isn't enough time to devote to training. He added that the fire <br /> academy is self-sufficient but he felt it may have opportunity to generate revenue. <br /> Emergency Management <br /> Fire Chief Dickinson explained that Sherburne County Emergency Management may <br /> be willing to offset some of the cost of the equipment upgrade since they also use <br /> the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in an emergency situation. The EOC <br /> could potentially also be rented to other groups for training purposes. <br /> Requested positions <br /> Fire Chief Dickinson believes that,in time,the Fire Residential Rental Specialist <br /> position could pay=for itself through the increased amount of inspections able to be <br /> performed. ......... <br /> **# <br /> General Discussion <br /> Mayor Dietz asked Ms. Ziemer for a general idea of how many of the requested <br /> budget items could be funded. He also asked if Sherburne County had provided the <br /> net tax capacity yet. <br /> Councilmember Christianson was concerned about the possibility of a recession and <br /> having to make drastic cuts in the future. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard added that,until the next recession hits,the city's net tax <br /> capacity would grow and Elk River would need to continue to maintain the same <br /> level of service. <br /> Council requested the following: <br /> ■ Future discussion on ice arena fees and advertising. <br /> ■ Future work session on the transfer of$700,000 to the general fund and park <br /> improvement fund from the liquor store fund. <br /> UREJ <br />