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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MARCH 12, 2025 <br />Mayor Fischer referenced the reduction in PEG fees and cable subscriptions continue to decrease and <br />asked how the organization is going to address that funding. Mr. Ongstad stated that the organization <br />has become more efficient and focused in order to address funding limitations. He stated that the <br />decrease in cable subscribers has reached a plateau. <br />Mayor Fischer asked if there would be an avenue to create funds through streaming. Mr. Ongstad <br />commented that they have created content working with other users to assist in that funding gap. He <br />reiterated that their improved efficiency has matched the funds coming in. <br />Miller stated that the State is reviewing whether there could be fees implemented on streaming similar <br />to PEG/Franchise fees. He recognized the value provided by local stations to share community <br />programming with residents. Malone commented that the local programming provided is a great <br />partnership for the city. <br />The Acting City Administrator asked for details on closed captioning to improve accessibility. Mr. <br />Ongstad stated that the current system has that capability but there is a per -minute charge. He stated <br />that their staff is working to review that potential cost as well as other alternatives that could provide <br />that service for a lower cost. <br />Mayor Fischer thanked Mr. Ongstad and his staff for the services provided to the community. Miller <br />acknowledged the great work of NineNorth staff. <br />Mr. Ongstad thanked the Council and City for their support. <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOL UTION NO. 2025-3-37 —APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH <br />CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. - <br />Approval of the Vouchers <br />Approve 2026 Budget Calendar <br />Approve Final Payment No. 8 to Minnesota Paving and Materials for Twin Lake <br />Boulevard Improvement Project <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Malone. <br />Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />STAFF REPORTS (Continued) <br />APPROVE CITY ADMINISTRATOR RECRUITMENT PROFILE AND SALARY RANGE <br />The Acting City Administrator explained the Council is asked to consider approval of the recruitment <br />profile and corresponding wage scale discussion and approval. She provided background information <br />on the recruitment profile and recruitment process as a whole. She stated that the draft profile was <br />included in the packet and discussed in the Council workshop earlier tonight. She reviewed the <br />3 <br />