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