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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1991 noted the financial difficulties of the participating cities and has cut the budget by 5%. Mr. Tesch also noted that an additional 5% has been added to the franchise fees. Mayor Bisel asked if this Council could actually make any difference in the Cable Commission budget process. Mr. Tesch explained that he would relay all concerns and comments of the Council to the Commission. There is also technical authority in the franchise agreement that would allow this Council to delay the budget procedure if this Council felt strongly about a particular issue in the budget. At this time four (4) of the member cities have accepted the draft budget. The other cities will be taking action on the budget this week. A lady from the audience asked why she could not get Cable TV in her home. Mayor Bisel explained that the City does not have the authority to tell Cable TV where to lay cables. At this time they require that there be 40 homes per mile before cables are extended. Council Member Neal noted that North Central Suburban Cable Commission installed a "dish" in the attic of the fire station because Cable TV cables had not been extended to the site. Mr. Tesch explained that this was done because North Central Suburban Cable was required to hook up all public buildings. Mr. Tesch explained that since Cable TV has been de- regulated, there is very little input from any City into the operation of the Cable TV. He said he would relay all personal requests to the commission and make sure that they do check and give the resident a "ball park" date for the future. Mayor Bisel asked Mr. Tesch to check Council Member Neal's comments regarding a "dish ". Council Member Reinert asked Mr. Tesch to check and see if the resident is willing to pay more for installation, would North Central consider extending Cable TV into an area that did not yet qualify for installation. Council Member Neal moved to approve the draft of the 1992 Cable Commission Budget. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT Consideration and Approval of a Minor Subdivision for Thomas Brunner, 270 Linda Avenue - Mr. Brunner owns a residence on the west 190 feet of Lots 1 and 2 of Arthur E. Thom Acres. Immediately south of the residence is Outlot A, Rohavic Oaks. Much of Outlot A is wetland and a drainage easement covers the outlot's north 37 feet. Mr. Brunner wishes to buy a portion of Outlot A and attach it to his residential property. The land would be used primarily for open space for his family. The PAGE 2 223