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ORDINANCE NO.97-50 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO MEDIAONE NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ORDINANCE, IF ANY, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN; The City Council of the City of Lake Elm ordains: STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to bring about the further development of a Cable System, and the continued operation of it. Such development can contribute significantly to the communication needs and desires of the residents and citizens of the City and the public generally. Further, the City may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services and enhanced economic development with the development and operation of a Cable System. Adoption of this Franchise is, in the judgment of the Council, in the, best interests of the City and its residents. FINDINGS In the review of the request and proposal for renewal by Grantee and negotiations related thereto, and as a result of a public hearing, the City Council makes the following findings: 1. The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualifications, and character were considered and approved in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; 2. Grantee's plans for constructing, upgrading, and operating the System were considered and found adequate and feasible in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; 3. The Franchise granted to Grantee by the City complies with the existing applicable Minnesota Statutes, federal laws and regulations; and 4. The Franchise granted to Grantee is nonexclusive. I