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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 2015 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. NSCC The City Administrator reported that the North Suburban Cable JOINT Commission (NSCC) has proposed changed to the Joint Powers POWERS Agreement (JPA) that governs the Commission. Many of the changes AGREEMENT are the result of meetings with Mayors and City Managers to deal with concerns involving the franchise renewal process and an attempt to keep Shoreview as a member of the Commission, while other changes are housekeeping in nature. Shoreview did withdraw from the Commission at the end of 2014. The Administrator then recapped the JPA changes as are outlined in his March 61h report. Other than the housekeeping changes, the changes include clarification of voting, requiring that JPA changes are approved by all members before enactment, and changing notification requirements for a member wishing to withdraw from the Commission to allow more time for planning for related budget/operation revisions. The Administrator also reported that NSCC has changed its operating by- laws with the primary change being the designation of a City Manager committee to advise the Commission on operating issues. The purpose of this committee is to provide greater information to each city at a staff level relative to operational implications of NSCC decisions, including franchise renewal issues. The Administrator noted potential future impacts to PEG fees will have a significant impact to the NSCC. McGraw asked where negotiations are with Century Link. Montour reported that the public hearing is being held this Thursday with public comments taken through Friday. At that point the Commission will go into negotiations with Century Link. McGraw asked about Century Link's build -out status. Montour reported that Comcast is required to provide service to the entire 9 member cities, while Century Link is claiming that they will not initially be required to provide service to all areas of the 9 member cities. Montour felt that if the Century Link proposal to get into the cable market proceeds, there will likely be litigation. Montour pointed out that if the Century Link proposal moves forward, the 9 member cities will be fortunate to have two cable providers. The City Administrator pointed out that Century Link will indemnify the member cities from any litigation. Montour also noted Little Canada should be in position to get full cable service should Century Link be successful in moving forward as a cable provider. 9