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be, when taken as a whole, no less burdensome or more beneficial than those imposed upon the Grantee pursuant to this Franchise. Federal law also places an obligation on the Cities to assure that a cable operator not engage in so- called "redlining" or "cherry- picking" and requires the Cities to assure that access to cable service is not denied to any group of residents due to the income of residents in a particular area. And, of course, the Cities cannot constitutionally favor one First Amendment speaker over another by imposing disparate regulatory burdens. We have a strong interest in all cable communications issues in the Cities of Arden Hills, Roseville, St. Anthony, Mounds View, Lauderdale, Shoreview, North Oaks, New Brighton, Little Canada, and Falcon Heights as well as a level regulatory playing field. In order to assist us in fully understanding all issues which may affect cable communications or our business in the Cities of Arden Hills, Roseville, St. Anthony, Mounds View, Lauderdale, Shoreview, North Oaks, New Brighton, Little Canada, and Falcon Heights, pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 13.01 et seq., we request copies of all government data related to any inquiry or application by any person or entity other than MediaOne /AT &T for a franchise or other authorization to provide cable service or similar services in the Cities. This request would include, but not be limited to, any letters, proposals, staff reports, tapes or other materials collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by the Cities regarding such inquiry or application. We request that you provide us copies within one week or as soon as reasonably possible, and if there is a charge for the copies or other arrangements must be made, please let us know. We also request specific advance written notice of all meetings and executive sessions of the Cities, City Councils, any of their commissions or committees at which an inquiry, application or grant of a cable communications franchise or authorization for cable service or similar service may be discussed or considered. On behalf of MediaOne /AT &T please let me express once again our appreciation for the opportunity to serve the communities. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent cable service to our customers and being an important part of the community for many years to come. Please feel free to call me at 651 -312 -5280 if you have any questions or concerns regarding our request. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, David G. Seykora cc: Tom Creighton Joseph Lynch, Arden Hills City Administrator Steve Sarkozy, Roseville City Manager Page 2