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Council weighs phased replacement of city security cameras, asks for prioritized list
Summary
Council reviewed a phased proposal from Convergint to replace cameras and servers, debated which sites need new cameras (park, EMS, shop, city office) and raised privacy concerns near the daycare; staff will prioritize required cameras and return to Convergint for a scope/pricing update.
City staff and council members discussed a phased approach offered by vendor Convergint to replace aging cameras and servers used across municipal buildings and public spaces.
Mayor Kim Lape said Convergint proposed breaking the camera and server work into phases; Renae Thode added the company offered to split payments into multiple chunks. Council and staff then reviewed which cameras are essential: members generally agreed park cameras are needed, the shop's single camera is sufficient, and the city office should retain broader coverage. Council expressed concern about cameras that could capture the daycare (QCC) interior or children's faces.
Council member Stacie Smith said sheriff's office access has lapsed because the existing system is unreliable; she argued Convergint could restore secure access for law enforcement. The council also discussed keeping or replacing cameras at the hall and gym, with building and grounds staff recommending limited coverage upstairs where alcohol is served for liability reasons.
No formal contract was approved at the meeting. The council directed staff to identify a prioritized list of cameras to keep or replace and to resubmit a narrower scope to Convergint; members noted that delaying choices could move some costs into the 2026 budget cycle.
Next steps: staff will return to council with a prioritized camera list and vendor cost breakdown so the council may decide whether to fund the replacement now or in next year's budget.
