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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 22 but instead it is worse. She advised the bills are being introduced quickly and an attempt has 1 been made to fast track the bills. 2 3 Councilmember Thomas asked if she is aware of plans for amendments during the markup. Ms. 4 Wilson stated on the Senate side there are a number of amendments. She advised that Senator 5 Stevens said during the initial hearing on May 18 that he realized the bill was a little tough on 6 cities and they would “go back to the drawing board” and have a new bill after Memorial Day. 7 The House bill has been through markup and she is aware of only one amendment to protect 8 funding for public access. Ms. Wilson stated they are waiting for an indication from the Rules 9 Committee if they will permit any amendments from the floor. 10 11 Mayor Marty stated that he favors the resolution and while he favors competition, believes that 12 all have to “play” by the same rules. He stated he is not happy with these bills, noting the City 13 would lose control over its rights-of-way. He stated the City has aired all meetings and work 14 sessions to get information out. Mayor Marty stated CTV is a nonprofit organization and 15 operates with no “bells or whistles” but turns out quality work. 16 17 Ms. Wilson stated she wanted to attend the meeting tonight because she knows people watch 18 Council meetings and it is important for the public to know about these issues. Mayor Marty 19 agreed it is important for people to know what is happening in Washington, D.C. 20 21 MOTION/SECOND: MARTY/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6829, 22 A Resolution in Support of Local Cable and Video Provider Franchising. 23 24 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 25 26 WAIVE THE RULES OF ADJOURNMENT 27 28 MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/GUNN. To waive the rules and extend the meeting until the 29 agenda is completed. 30 31 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 32 33 K. Resolution 6828 Authorizing the purchase of a replacement civil defense 34 siren 35 36 Police Chief Sommer explained one of the City’s three civil defense sirens went out. There was 37 an issue with this siren last year and it was repaired but now it is no longer functioning. The 38 siren is over 20 years old and no longer available. Police Chief Sommer stated this was not 39 included in the budget so the purchase will be from the Special Projects Fund. Because it is 40 important public safety equipment, he advised that he has ordered the siren from RT Electric, Inc. 41 The siren is federal warning system Model 2001, has a battery backup, and can cover a 5,400 42 foot radius. 43 44 Councilmember Stigney asked if grant funds are available. Police Chief Sommers stated he is 45