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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 25, 2006 Page 16 1 proposals of franchise models but did not pursue that option after going back to their core 2 objectives because they felt it did not meet their long -term needs. Mayor Faust noted the Minneapolis model is where St. Anthony is at with one provider but that does not have the competitiveness that the City prefers. He asked if all of St. Louis Park has access to DSL. Mr. Asp answered that about 30% of St. Louis Park can get DSL service so there is more DSL access in St. Anthony. 9 Mayor Faust pointed out that Falcon Heights and Lauderdale have police contracts with St. 10 Anthony and are aligned to the southeast. He asked if that would present any unusual I 1 technology problems because of crossing interstates and major roadways. Mr. Asp stated it may 12 increase construction costs but is not a major obstacle with Wi Fi. 13 14 Mayor Faust stated this option needs to be out in the public forum to be discussed. He thanked 15 Mr. Asp and Ms. Johnson for their input. Ms. Johnson noted this report is posted on the City's 16 website. 17 18 Mayor Faust stated that a lot more work is needed on Wi Fi and it will again be discussed by the 19 Council to create a framework of specific objectives. He encouraged the staff to continue 20 looking at what is happening with Wi Fi, potential partners, and pilot programs. 21 22 VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS. 23 City Manager Morrison reported the following: 24 • Thanked the St. Anthony Chamber of Commerce for recognizing St. Anthony as 25 "Business of the Year" and congratulated Councilmember Hal Gray for being recognized 26 as "Villager of the Year." 27 • The annual clean up day is May 6, 2006 and asked people who want to volunteer to 28 contact staff. 29 • May 8, 2006 is the first Comprehensive Plan meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. 30 • At the May 9, 2006 Council meeting, the highlight will be an update by Cora Wilson on 31 the North Suburban Cable Commission. Other items under discussion will be the TIF 32 policy and ordinance amendments. 33 • Summer hours for the front office will start on May 15, 2006. 34 • Welcomed Megan Lee, the new reporter for The Bulletin. 35 36 Councilmember Horst reported on the VillageFest meeting where 14 to 15 residents were in 37 attendance. He stated that while they feel they have enough volunteers to hold VillageFest, 38 they are still seeking volunteers to help with the parade and silent auction. Their next 39 meeting is May 1, 2006. Councilmember Horst stated he has agreed to chair the VillageFest 40 Committee and appreciates the support from members of the community who have contacted 41 him to volunteer. 42 43 Councilmember Stille had no report. 44 45 Councilmember Thuesen reminded all of the upcoming Patriot Garage Sale, which raises 46 funds for a marching band collaborative between Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony. He