A record of all proceedings in all Divisions and Sessions of the District Court will be made by Court personnel by electronic recording devices operated by that personnel, and no written transcript of the proceeding is required or necessary. All appeals will be upon the record as preserved by said recording; provided however, any party may at their sole cost and expense provide a court reporter to make stenographic notes of the proceedings which can serve as a record of the proceeding, but does not serve as an official record of the proceeding.