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Public safety options discussed for Isanti City Hall windows; shatterproof film and tint bids reviewed
Summary
Lieutenant McCarty presented bids for shatterproof window film and council discussed alternatives including mirror tint, sheet metal and other physical barriers. Staff will return with more specific options under old business.
Council members discussed securing public-facing windows in City Hall after staff reported bids for shatterproof window film and other options.
Lieutenant McCarty said the city solicited multiple bids. One bid cited roughly $548 to apply an 8-mil shatterproof coating to the two interior doors (two windows each) and about $750 to cover the two large back-door panes; the lieutenant described the coating as a clear film that adheres to the outside of the frame and noted it is "shatterproof" in that the film keeps the pane from fragmenting but will not prevent the entire pane from being kicked or forced out if enough force is applied.
Why it matters: Council members and staff framed the discussion as balancing staff safety, appearance and cost. Council members asked whether a mirrored tint or other options could provide additional deterrent value, and a law-enforcement speaker suggested sheet metal or a physical barrier as a lower-cost, high-strength alternative for the large back door openings.
Details and options considered
- Shatterproof film: Bids were presented on a per-window basis; the lieutenant said the bids were solicited from multiple vendors and that tint is generally cheaper than the shatterproof film option.
- Mirrored window tint: Council members discussed a mirrored or reflective tint; staff noted mirrored tint can reduce visibility from the outside during daylight but is less effective at night when interior lighting is brighter.
- Physical barriers: At least one council member and a law-enforcement representative raised the option of installing sheet metal or other rigid barriers over the largest openings as a one-time, lower-cost physical solution.
Next steps
Council directed staff to keep the item on old business and to explore additional options, obtain more precise bids and, where applicable, consult Chief Myers and local providers. No formal procurement decision was made at this meeting.
