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-2- Councilman Enrooth indicated resident interest has escalated now that • the selection of a provider of Cable T.V. for the City is near at hand. Cable companies will make their final proposals at a general public hearing for the ten participating communities at Parkview Center in Roseville , March 25th , according to Councilman Letourneau who also reported the franchise award will be made at the Roseville City Hall on April 1st. Councilman Marks reported attendance at the breakfast meeting sponsored by Ramsey County Commissioner Salverda where the Commissioner 's Administrative Assistant outlined the County ' s plans for dealing with any flooding in the area this spring and also alerted those present to the potential hazards for the metropolitan communities when radioactive materials are hauled by truck right through the middle of town. The County representative wanted all police and fire departments to be trained to handle any emergency of this nature . Councilman Letourneau indicated he believes Chief Entner is aware of these potential problems and the Mayor recalled simulated emergencies staged by the Fire and Police in the past and cautioned that the costs of training private sector volunteers can be expected to run quite high . He and City staff plan to attend the emergency preparedness seminar at North Memorial Hospital , April 2nd . Councilman Marks recommended that, in view of the number of calls from residents complaining that the City had not immediately removed the snow from the pathways , a policy be established now to inform the community as to the City ' s responsibilities related to snow removal • from the pathways at times when the snowfall is so heavy the Public Works Department has trouble clearing the streets and to let them know . doing the pathways at the same time would result in high overtime costs in a time of tight budgets . Mr. Childs then indicated the City has an ordinance which requires that snow be removed by the abutting property owner, however,/Mayor Sundland recalled that the City had indicated to residents who opposed the pathways construction that the City crews would u- *-esponsible for the pathway maintenance . Councilman Marks also believes the City should inform residents that if their property taxes have risen more than 30% this year , they can recoup 75% of the raise , up to $200 . With the redistricting of the City into 63A, the suggestion was made that the legislators who will now represent the City be invited to meet the Council soon. Iry Peterson was present to report actions taken and recommendations made by the Planning Commission during their March 16th meeting , as reflected in the minutes for that meeting. He said there was no public opposition to staff ' s recommendation for the selection of eligible activities for CDBG fund allocation. However , input was provided by members of the N.E. Minneapolis/St. Anthony Village Senior Corporation related to the proposed senior housing on Kenzie Terrace and Tom McMullen, Assistant Superintendent of District #'282 , regarding the use of the funds earmarked for public service for a day care center. A representative of the Office of Planning and Development • from Hennepin County had also been present to assure the Commission members that their recommendations would be in conformance with County guidelines for the funds .