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The City Manager noted that the parcel data base system was intended to become the primary source of the private property and street right of way information. To achieve this goal, staff and the Technology Improvement Committee had held several meetings and the recommendations included purchasing LandTech Parcel Data Base system software and converting to a PC based platform. The City Manager further commented on the training involved and the impact on staff. Council agreed that it was beneficial to not change everyone over to PCs at once thereby allowing for a gradual training process. They also asked for clarification of the technical services contract (a service contract on something that should work?) and staff was directed to find out what the Town of Woodside did regarding this issue. Council also inquired about the value of the three year warranty. Council recommended faxes at the workstations, clarification of the number of workstations and the installation of a generous amount of memory. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Hubbard and passed unanimously to approve the purchase of the LandTech Parcel Data Base system, to approve a budget of $59,000 for this project and to direct staff to request proposals for the purchase of the computer hardware. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Report on Survey concerning Bullis School Auditorium Project Mary Hinckley, representing the Gymnasium/ Auditorium Committee, reported that of 279 responses, 164 were for the project and 110 were against, with 5 uncertain. She commented that while there was great enthusiasm on the part of some, there was also serious opposition. Mrs. Hinckley noted that they decided not to pursue the project at this time. 6.2 Report on Home Computer Survey William Johnson, member of the Technology Improvement Committee, referred to the report he had prepared for Council on the home computer survey. He noted that the response rate was 14% which in his opinion was high. Only 7% said thev had no computers at home; the type of computers was almost equally divided between Apple and IBM; most residents were connected with modems to Internet, CompuServe, their companies, etc.; and over 80% said they would occasionally or frequently contact Town Hall for information. Council thanked Mr. Johnson for his report. Johnson suggested an article be put in the next newsletter reporting on the results of this survey. Dauber and Siegel commented that this computer contact with Town Hall for information could be extremely time consuming for staff and cautioned that the impact on staff should be January 17, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting