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July 23, 1984 on the Councils in dealing with granting franchises. The case he re- ferred to dealt with Cable TV. Mr. Hawkins felt there could be legal problems if one of the companies is chosen over the other. 271 Mayor Benson asked if this judgment is based on looking at North Central or at the City's utility.' Mr. Hawkins pointed out the City cannot pick and choose between companies that serve the City. As long as the companies provide proper service in a timely fashion, the City cannot restrict the number of companies that provide that type of service within the City. Mayor Benson said the way he understood this was that both companies have the right to go in and serve this area and it could be that half of the people have service from one company and half from the other. Mr. Rapp felt that he would like some legal advice on this matter before a further presentation. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Schumacher get together and discuss this matter in order for the companies to present some realistic cost figure to the Council for their consideration. This would include cost of mains, supply, private service to homes, meter charges, service call charges, etc. Mr. Marier moved to put this matter on the August 13, 1984 agenda. Se- conded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF EXEMPTION - MINNESOTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY This is a request that deals with the transformers located at the faci- lity - does this City have any problems with these installations and if they do, the PCA will call a public hearing. The general consensus of the Council was there are no problems with the installation of the transformers at this time. McKNIGHT FOUNDATION GRANT An application had been approved by the McKnight Foundation in the amount of $7,800.00 to be used for the completion of the kitchen in the Senior Center. Mr. Marier moved to accept the grant and authorize the Mayor to sign the forms. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. FINANCING OF WINTER ROAD BREAK -UP REPAIR Mr. Schumacher had put together a recommendation for the financing of the cost for the repair of those roads. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation as prepared by Mr. Schumacher. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. ($11,213.00 to be transferred from the Capital Fund Project, $7,000.00 from the Police budget.) OLD BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Mr. Bohjanen