Proposals for Radio Narrow Band Conversion due by Sept. 21

Mayor Al Dwyer read the Petersburg City Managers report into the record during the Petersburg City Council regular meeting Monday evening.

The City has issued a request for proposals for Radio Narrow Band Conversion.

According to City Manager Stephen Giesbrecht, the Fire, Police, Electric and Public Works Departments formulated the RFP. These proposals are due to the City by 5 p.m. Sept. 21 and the conversion must be completed by Jan. 1, 2013.

Council member Mark Jensen questioned the deadline.

“We will absolutely have problems meeting the deadline,” Public Works Director Karl Hagerman respond...