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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2015 Page 4 of 6 ITEM 16: RECORDING CITY MEETINGS Council Member Bloyer explained his rationale for desiring the City entities to record their meetings. MOTION: Council Member Bloyer moved TO ADOPT A POLICY OF ALL CITY OF LAKE ELMO PUBLIC BODIES SUBJECT TO THE OPEN MEETING LAW BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY RECORD THEIR PROCEEDINGS IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC TRANSPARENCY. Mayor Pearson seconded the motion. Mayor Pearson suggested that there is especially a value for new council members. MOTION FAILED 2-3 (Fliflet/Smith/Lundgren – nay). MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO RECORD CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BUT NOT WORKSHOPS, AND ALSO RECORD PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS COMMISSION MEETINGS BUT NOT TAPE OTHER MEETINGS. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The recording of workshops was discussed. City Attorney Snyder noted that recording meetings varies, but ultimately it is a policy decision. Noelle Verbeek, 8191 Hill Trail, wished she could have attended previous milfoil meeting. It was noted that all committees and subcommittees are subject to the open meeting law. MOTION PASSED 3-2 (Pearson/Bloyer – nay). ITEM 17: RAMSEY WASHINGTON SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION/TIM FINNERTY – COMCAST TRANSFER; Resolution No. 2015-11 R/WSCC Executive Director Tim Finnerty provided background of the R/WSCC and the transfer of the current cable franchise agreement from Comcast to Greatland. March 13 is deadline for Council to act. Mr. Finnerty explained the conditions the Commission suggests for approval.. Of note, the franchise agreement will be extended until July 1, 2018 and cable services will be extended to the Sanctuary neighborhood within a reasonable time period. It was explained that if Lake Elmo denies the transfer, Comcast would have to continue providing services to residents, but would probably continue to attempt to seek approval. The Council discussed what assurances could be requested of Comcast. City Attorney Snyder explained the legal implications of the franchise agreement. The implications of denying the transfer was discussed. The PEG fees was discussed. Mayor would like a workshop on the Commission and PEG fees. It was noted that the R/WSCC fees are some of the highest in the metro. The impact of large lots on extending service was explained. MOTION: Mayor Pearson moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE COMCAST TRANSFER. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. It was noted that Shoreview has opted out of their commission. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 18: FINANCIAL PLANNING AGREEMENT Council Member Fliflet would like the Finance Committee to discuss the item prior to the Council taking action on it. There was discussion of whether a company other than Northland Securities, who currently handles the City’s bonds, should provide the analysis to avoid conflict. MOTION: Council Member Fliflet moved TO TABLE UNTIL FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES ITEM. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-2 (Pearson/Bloyer – nay). Mayor Pearson explained his reasoning for wanting this item addressed soon as it can impact borrowing. ITEM 19: WATER SURFACE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT – ORDINARY HIGH WATER LEVEL – LAKE OLSON/DEMONTREVILLE