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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 14, 1995 to the City Council on that date. Ms. Sullivan explained that the 20/20 Vision group leaders will attend the City Council on that evening to present the final document. Mayor Reinert and the Council thanked Ms. Sullivan for her presentation. CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS July 31, 1995 - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve these disbursements as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. August 14, 1995 - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve these disbursements as presented. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Council Member Neal questioned the amount of money paid to Sweeny Brothers Tractor for parts. Action on this matter was delayed until Mr. Schumacher was available to answer the question. Centennial Fire District - Council Member Elliott moved to approved these disbursements as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL SUBURBAN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCSCCC) 1996 OPERATIVE BUDGET, DAN TESCH Mr. Tesch explained that each year the proposed budget for the Cable Commission for the following year is brought to the City Council for their consideration. The 1996 proposed budget is $174,491.00 which is an eight (8) percent decrease from 1995. The decrease is a result of some of the decisions made by the NCSCCC such as becoming a non-profit organization that will eventually assume cable access. Mr. Tesch explained that Lino Lakes will be receiving approximately $18,000.00 in franchise fees in 1996. There were no questions from the City Council. Mr. Tesch explained that this item was for informational purposes and did not require City Council action. Consideration of Resolution No. 95 - 101 Authorizing the North Central Suburban Cable Communications Commission (NCSCCC) to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding with Meredith Cable - Mr. Tesch explained that this resolution requests the NCSCCC cable commission to prepared the necessary cable franchisee ordinance amendments to cause transfer of community programming from Meredith Cable to the NCSCCC. Terms of the transfer include: 1. $300,000.00 grant to NCSCCC for operating expenses. 2. Assignment of current real-estate and equipment to NCSCCC. 3. A guarantee of 15 years of community programming (past the life of the franchise agreement). PAGE 2