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• Page 8 October 27, 1997 Mounds View City Council Commons project. He has been in discussions with the developer and as of Friday, there was not an agreement on some very important provisions which the Council has been concerned about; this being that the city not have any exposure or liability. He proposed to MPHA that they insert a standard "Hold Harmless Clause". This language was not agreed to by MPHA. The developer offered to enter into a separate development agreement, and a "Hold Harmless" with the city, and cover any additional insurance requirements. However, this would not provide the same kind of security for the city and although the risk may be small, he did not feel it would be in the best interest of the city. Mayor McCarty stated he would not support any agreement that would not protect the City. Milo Pinkerton, of MSP Real Estate asked if the city would be willing to give them more time to try to figure out something. He would like to sit down and come up with an acceptable alternative. Mayor McCarty explained that it is the sole interest of the City Council to protect the best interests of the citizens of Mounds View. There are some significant commitments on the part of the city through the joint powers agreements and they need assurance that the entity that they deal with can hold the city harmless in the case of litigation that is not caused by the city. F. Consideration of Adopting Ordinance No. 604, Amending Title 1200, Chapter 1204 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Park Dedication Fees. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to Approve the Adoption of Ordinance No. 604, Amending Title 1200, Chapter 1204 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Park Dedication Fees, and to waive the reading. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mayor McCarty aye Council member Koopmeiners aye Council member Stigney aye Council member Quick aye Motion Carved (4-0) G. Approval to Authorize Mayor and Clerk Administrator to Sign Joint Powers Agreement for Northwest Youth and Family Services. Mr. Whiting asked that this item be set aside as the City has not received the final draft of the agreement. I~ First Reading of Ordinance No. 606, An Ordinance Amending Cable Franchise Ordinance No. 319, Article II, Section 4, Franchise Term. Mr. Whiting explained that this Ordinance will amend the existing Cable Franchise Ordinance, extending the term of the Franchise Agreement from November 8, 1997 to January 19, 1998. This is being requested on behalf of the Council for the North Suburban Cable Communications Commission. They are in the process of negotiating a new agreement. •