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Mounds View City Council Lid 6. y �� ly L-j August 27, 1984 Regular Meeting Page Five ------------------------------------ ---------------- Mayor McCarty suggested the Councilmembers Put their thoughts together on paper regarding the airport issue, so they can be looked at in detail. William Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, stated he was against Item C of the consant agenda, as he feels the City has too many stop signs already. Mayor McCarty recommended asking the County if stop signs would accomplish what they think they would, and he made a suggested change to the proposed resolution. Mayor McCarty closed the regular meeting and 6. Public opened the public hearing at 9:05 PM. Hearing - Clerk -Administrator Pauley re orted the Cable TV Franchise the problems with the language of the Amdt. No. resolution should be resolved soon. 1 Attorney Meyers clarified the situation. Roger Franke stated they have not run into this problem before with other cities, and that 6 out of 10 cities have responded in the affirmative to this amendment. There was discussion among the Council as to whether the Charter would require a public hearing on a rate increase. Mayor McCarty stated they should amend the proposed amendment to the franchise, rather than amend the Charter to fit the contract. Councilmember Blanchard asked for an explanation of the problems Group W has been experiencing, and why they have not been able to live up to their promises. Mr. Schuster explained the cable tv industry as a whole is having.a problem, as cable tv franchises overbid. He added the problem is due to economics. Mrs. Fritz stated they had had a problem with the way the workman handled themselves while they were on their property. Mr. Franke apologized and stated that he is working for the citizens and anyone who has a problem should contact him. Mr. Schuster stated that customer relations are very important to them.