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<br />rll -\j <br />( )j <br />rl~ <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM 5.10. <br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />PAT KLAERS, CITY AD~~~TOR <br />FEBRUARY 24, 1994 y-- <br />SUBJECT: AUDIONIDEO EQUIPMENT <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />As previously discussed with the City Council, staff has worked with our <br />AudioNideo Consultant, Bill Bruce, to investigate options for improving the <br />audio and video system in our City Council Chambers. While no additional <br />cameras are needed, some additional equipment is needed to incorporate the <br />new podium and staff table into the public address system and the audio and <br />video system for an improved telecast that will be run on Cable TV. We <br />anticipate going on Cable TV with some public meeting on a tape delayed <br />basis this spring. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Attached for your review is a cover letter from Bill Bruce and the equipment <br />and installation quotes for upgrading our audio/video system. Please note <br />that the second item on the Blumberg page is cut back to only one item. Also <br />please note that the last item on the Televisions Systems Company quote is <br />significantly reduced although I am not sure exactly how much. That line <br />item is for the on/off button and light for the mics at the City Council table. <br />However, the quote is for the four table mics and the five City Council mics <br />and I believe we need the on/off button only for the City Council mics. The <br />Council should note that this mute button must be held down in order for the <br />mic to be off. That should help us to make sure that when the Council wears <br />their mics they are heard throughout our telecast when we go on Cable TV. <br />The wearing of mics is necessary for a good quality video. The mute button <br />will also allow a Councilmember to "whisper" something to another person <br />without being heard on Cable TV. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />All of the equipment proposed is related to additional mics for the new staff <br />table and for the new podium, along with the interconnections that are <br />necessary in the control room. (Also, the last two items on the Blumberg <br />quote relate to the ADA law and headsets for the hearing impaired.) The <br />staff table will be movable and will be put by the side near the City Clerk for <br />extra staff members, the Planning Commission representative, or the Press, <br />and will be moved out front when necessary. We will be obtaining quotes for <br />the podium and table (or tables) at a later date. We may get a second table <br /> <br />P.O. Box 490 · 13065 Orono Parkway · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />