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Mounds View City Council October 14, 1985 Regular Meeting Page Four cane McCarty pointed out the Charter allows for aegulation of franchises, and the Council may want to reconsider this. Attorney Meyers explained this was a non exclusive franchise, and that another cable firm could come in. He added the City's Charter does not allow for passive rate increases and that a public hearing would have to be held. Bootsie Anderson, Cable Tv Administrator, located at the Falcon Heights City Hall, stated that the FCC has stated that cable television should not be regulated as a public utility. She added that cable tv is a business, and she does not feel City Councils should have as much control as they do over it. She stated she would provide copies of some recent legal decisions to Attorney Meyers. Director Thatcher reviewed Staff's report on the question of access to the Knollwood Drive extension, recommending against allowing a building permit for a home at 8100 Groveland Road. Motion /Second: Linke /Blanchard to approve Resolution r'To. 1943, regarding the Knollwood Drive extension, and waive the reading. 3 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Hankner voted against the motion. Rod Kirtz, 2808 Ardan Avenue, stated he would prefer having the Council wait until all members were present before taking any action on the request. He also pointed out two fairly new roads in the City, Pleasant View and the road by the Tom Thumb store, which are both long cul -de -sacs. He stated he did not feel all available accesses were taken into consideration. Ken Sjodin, 2841 Bronson Drive, asked for a clarifi- cation of the suggested accesses. Director Thatcher review the two suggestions. Director Thatcher had no report. 14. Consideration of Resolution No. 1943 Motion Carried 15. Report of Public Works/ Community Dvlpt. Director