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North Metro Telecommunications Commission Media Center July 20, 2000 Mr. Dan Tesch NMTC /Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Liino Lakes, MN 55014 RE: APPROVAL OF 2001 COMMISSION AND MEDIA CENTER BUDGETS Dear Mr. Tesch: Enclosed, please find for the council's review and approval the 2001 Budgets for both the North Metro Telecommunications Commission ( "Commission ") and the North Metro Media Center ( "Media Center "). I. 2001 COMMISSION BUDGET The Commission's operating budget for 2001 is proposed at $272,478. This is an increase of $59,433 over the 2000 budget. The increase is due primarily to the creation of two new line items developed to support the organization's stated goals of digital equipment acquisition and facility improvement. It also reflects anticipated additional needs in the legal, consulting, and legislative affairs line items, due to the competitive franchising and renewal processes and heightened lobbying activity to combat legislation that could prove devastating to local franchising authority. Recommendation: That the Member Cities approve the 2001 Commission Budget as recommended by the Commission Executive Committee and the Operations Committee. II. 2001 MEDIA CENTER BUDGET The amended Joint Powers Agreement established an "Operations Committee" which is composed of Member City administrators. Their primary responsibility is to provide input to the operation and budget of the Community Media Center. Enclosed is the 2001 Media Center budget proposed by the Operations Committee and recommended by the Commission Executive Committee for approval by its Member Cities. 1630 —1015` Avenue Northeast, Blaine, MN 55449 -4419 Phone: (612) 780 -8241 Fax: (612) 780 -8242 Blaine • Centerville • Circle Pines • Ham Lake • Lexington • Lino Lakes • Spring Lake Park