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City Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 1999 • Page 5 1 Ranallo mentioned that some residents are having problems with cable t.v. or the cable system. 2 The Cable Company is upgrading the system, but Ranallo suggested that if residents continue to 3 have difficulties, a telephone number is available (651-482-1261). 4 5 Ranallo reviewed for the Council that last summer, the City videotaped a mock drunk-driving 6 course along with the police and fire departments. Many volunteers were involved and the 7 project was a success. The tape was submitted to the National Association of 8 Telecommunications and was then selected to be presented in Atlanta this month. Ranallo stated 9 that it is possible that the City will win an award for the videotape. 10 11 Ranallo reminded the Council and residents that November 2, 1999 is Election Day. The City 12 has been approached by the local cable company to use the Council Chambers for coverage of 13 election results. Ranallo mentioned that two years ago the City had agreed to this request and it 14 was a success. The City Council has a Work Session meeting that evening, but a partition could 15 be placed in the room. The Cable Company is searching for at least three locations for coverage 16 of election results, and would like St. Anthony to be one of the locations. 17 18 Faust thought it was as good idea to allow the Cable Company access for election results. 109 Ranallo clarified that coverage would be about 8:30 p.m. live from St. Anthony City Hall and 20 would cover all the election results. 21 Motion by Marks, second by Faust, to direct the City Manager to arrange for the Cable Company 22 to utilize the facilities in St. Anthony for election results coverage. 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 Ranallo mentioned that "Candidate's Night" will be held on October 25, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in 25 Council Chambers. The purpose is to allow candidates an opportunity to answer questions from 26 the community. There are three candidates for School Board; five candidates for City Council; 27 and two candidates for Mayor. The evening will be broadcast live on both Channels 15 and 16. 28 Ranallo wished to comment on the possible disbanding of the St. Anthony Shopping Center Mer- 29 chants Association. He stated that the Association has had problems in the past with 30 participation and that there was a general consensus that the Association should consider 31 disbanding. 32 D. Ci1y Manager. 33 City Manager Mike Mornson stated that meetings are continuing with the new owners of the 03 34 Town & Country site to finalize the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City and to create an 5 agreement to ensure the conditions are met.