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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 1984 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert informed Council that Group W has asked the North Suburban Cable Commission to allow installation of a cable system downgraded from the original franchise agreement, explaining that the system that was bid was too expensive and if following the franchise agreement they would find it necessary to charge prohibitive fees. A majority of the Cable Commission votes favored altering the franchise as follows: (1) one cable instead of two, reduction from 114 channels to 60, (2) change in rate structure, fees to be increased, lowest tier eliminated, and (3) access channels reduced from 9 to 8. Mayor Eggert commented on Ordinance 4192, the intent of which was to allow the Cable Commission to make decisions dealing with equipment changes as changes in technology occurred. However, since it did not specifically state that it applied only to equipment changes, it is being broadly interpreted to apply to structural changes. Mayor Eggert was of the opinion that any major structural changes should require approval by the City Council not the Cable Commission. Mayor Eggert will discuss with the other affected communities, the possibility of amending the ordinance to specifically stipulate that major structural changes must be approved by City Council. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, an expenditure of $188.00 for membership in the Ramsey County League, the amount to be taken from the contingency fund. Councilmember Ciernia explained that he and Councilmember Baldwin had met with Senator Dieterich and discussed upgrading of Roselawn from Cleveland to Fulham, and requested that the Senator attempt to obtain funds from the state of Minnesota for upgrading of the street since the street abuts University of Minnesota property. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that Ramsey County is requesting FAU funds for the upgrading of Cleveland Avenue to Coma Avenue. The Clerk Administrator was directed to arrange a meeting with Ramsey County Engineers, Mayor Eggert and Clinton Hewitt of the University to discuss the street upgrading. 2 r CABLE TV FRANCHISE CITY TO JOIN RAMSEY COUNTY LEAGUE SENATOR DIETERICH TO REQUEST FUNDS FOR ROSELAWN, CLEVELAND TO FULHAM Councilmember Hard reported that trucks are going through Falcon Woods VIOLATION OF 1 and 2 in disregard of the 3 ton load limits. Mayor Eggert informed LOAD LIMITS & that he had contacted the developer of Falcon Woods 3 on March 27th DEVELOPMENT and advised him the trucks must come in Prior from the south and cannot AGREEMENT BY drive on the streets to the north. Residents of the area are concerned GOOD VALUE that the streets are being damaged and will be expensive to repair. CONTRACTORS Council reviewed the development agreement with Good Value Homes which stipulated that no construction vehicles were to come in from the north. Following the discussion the City Engineer was directed to inspect the roads for damage, Mayor Eggert will contact the developer by phone, and the City Attorney will draft a letter informing the develop- er that they are violating the development agreement and that the City is considering legal action. Council reviewed and. noted the 1983 Financial Statements as prepared by George M. Hansen Company. The Clerk Administrator will publish the official statement in the official newspaper. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Tom Montain, 1850 Holton, be appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 1983 FINANCIAL REPORT NOTED T. MONTAIN, 1850 HOLTON APPOINTED TO PARK & REC.