HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-007CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2000 -07
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 11- 18 -99 -01 ADOPTED BY THE
RAMSEY/WASHINGTON SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 13, 1999
IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE FILE 2133 AND HOUSE FI_LE 2137
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a joint member of the Ramsey /Washington
Suburban Cable Commission, and
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo through this joint agreement has authorized the
Ramsey /Washington Suburban Cable Commission to act on its behalf to regulate its participation.
in the cable television franchise; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this joint agreement is to ensure that the cable company
meets the identified needs of the City of Lake Elmo, and other participating communities, such as
community television and institutional networks and serving as a local resource to resolving
customer service issues; and
WHEREAS, proposed State legislation, Senate File 21133, and. I -louse File 2137, would
abolish Chapters 237 and 238 of Minnesota Statutes and regulate cable systems and common
carriers the same. The proposed legislation will revoke the Commission's authority to award
cable television franchises, eliminate the Commission as a local resource to its citizens, and
remove the Commission's ability to receive direct support for community television and other
provisions that meet community needs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lake EImo adopts by
reference Resolution No. 11- 18 -99 -01 adopted by the Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission on
December 13, 1999.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be made available
to all Senate and House Representatives.
Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council. this I" day of February 2000.
Lee Hunt, Mayor"
Attest:
Mary Kueffner, Administrator