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IMayor Benson asked if there wa anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this matter. Someone asked if teh West side of the area would be the first to receive Cable TV and Mrs. Elesenpeter felt this was true in that the most heavily populated areas will be serviced first. Special Meeting August 29, 1983 reviewed by the Minnesota Cable TV Board, then seh felt this City would be looking at construction in 1985. 93 Mr. Marier asked what the City's return was on this system and Mrs. Elsenpeter said the maximum allowed by the Federal Government is 5% of the gross income for a period of 15 years. This is based on the number of subscribers within the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Reinert moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to waive the reading of Ordinance #08 -83 and adopt the Ordinance granting Goup W a non - exclusive franchise to install Cable TV within the City of Lino Lakes, to be effective for 15 year. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried iwth Mr. Marier voting, No. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the publication of the summary of Ord. #08 -83. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. Mrs. Elsenpeter noted there is a NCSCCC II being formed for the purpose of administrating the franchise. This should be adopted and, as soon as Ipossible, appoint a Director and an alternate. Mr. Marier asked how solvent is G roup W? Mrs. Elsenpeter said she has the document presented when the proposal was made and she was unaware of any changes. Mr. Kulaszewicz suggested the office advertise for a Director to this C ommission. Mrs. Elsenpeter said she would not serve as Director but would consider serving as an alternate. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to advertise for a Director and an alternate. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert had a question on the passibility of checking into this matter sence construction will not begin for two years - he flet a lot of things could change in two years. Mr. Marier agreed. Mr. Marier moved to re- evaluate this franchise in 18 months. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Mayor Benson pointed outthis is an option in the Franchise and can be done at any time. Motion carried with Mayor Benson voting, No. IPULIC HEARING - REZONE - MOLIN Mayor Benson opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 P.M. and asked Mr. Kluegel to preent the request.