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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 16, 1981 -3- Cable TV Resolutions - Discussion: In response to Frasers questions, t e Attorney said that legally one part of the City can be franchised; but, the City cannot contract with Alan Brakemier on a separate temporary basis. The City is required to follow the franchise procedure set forth by Statute. Whittaker explained the City's obligation to the Cable Commission during the time a service area is being considered. He also explained the exemption that provides for a system serving less than 5.0 customers. Mr. Brakemier said that if the City joins with another service area that the City loses a great deal of control of the system; and that will have an impact on the local orgination and take the individuality away from the system. Whittaker explained the current interconnections that Lake Elmo has with s:zrrounding communities and how the voting process works. Motion carried 3-1. Novak opposed. Novak based her vote on the fact that the majority of students in Lake Elmo are not in the school district of the territory being requested. B. Tow Away Zones - The Attorney said the City can post tow away zones provi ed the signs meet the standards set forth in the State Sign Manual. He saw no problems in initiating tow away zones, provided the reason relates to a public purpose such as traffic safety, parking, etc. The Statute provides for local concern and control. Signs on State Aid street need to be approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety. r Mottaz asked about who would tow and where the cars would be impounded; also, the City's legal liability for damage during and/or storage of a towed car. The Attorney will check the City's liability and check with.the_- Sheriff.cn-the County's experiences with vehicle liability, once a vehicle is towed. The Mayor recommended that the Administrator and Attorney draft an ordinance and talk to the Sheriffs department on liability insurance and who they contract with for towing. Signs will be ordered after the liability question is satisified. C. Civil Defense Director - The Attorney reviewed the statutory requirements for a Civil Defense Director; and, outlined the parameters of the director's duties and the authority of the Council over the director. Authority of the Director is delegated through the Civil Defense Plan. A draft plan, prepared by Renate Paulson, was.distributed to the Council for their review. Administrator Whittaker recommended clarifing the duties and responsibilities of the Director in the City Ordinance during discussion of the plan; and, seeking a Director who can work with the Maintenance Department and Fire Department, during an emergency and who understands their operations, This to be addressed when considering a new Civil Defense Director. Renate Paulson will present the plan July 7.