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Document: CC WOXNSESSION 03101981
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
COUNCIL MINUTES
March 10 , 1981
WORK SESSION
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 35 P.M. by Mayor Haik.
Present: Marks, Sundland, Haik, Letourneau.
Absent: Ranallo.
Also present: Members of the Cable T.V. Advisory Committee: Medin,
Punco.char, Mikkelson, Kaeding;_ Ron Berg, Administrative
Assistant; Jim Fornell�, City Manager.
R. Berg gave an introduction on the role of the Commission, history
of cable T.V. , recent evaluation, organization of cable service
territories, and the options open to St. Anthony, to provide service.
a. Wait until surrounding communities have franchised and then seek
a franchise for St. Anthony.
b. Seek proposals on our own.
C. Establish a City-owned system.
• d. Seek franchising with another neighboring community.
e. Proceed in the franchising process with the North Suburban
Cable Commission.
The Council discussed options and agreed that e, appears the best at
this time. Concern over obscenity was also expressed but it was
felt a regulatory ordinance would. effectively control "hard core" X-
rated programming. There may be some disagreement over R-rated pro-
ductions, however.
C.T.A.C. Chairman Al Kaeding gave a long presentation on the policy
decisions to date being considered by the North Suburban Cable Commission.
Councilman Ranallo arrived at 6 :25 P.M.
Considerable discussion: centered on density, ' above-ground vs. under-
ground wiring, desired-' mandatory system features, administrative
procedure, criteria for judging proposals, priorities, ordinance
provision and regulations. The Committee and Council also discussed
liability and the use of the franchise fee for regulatory costs and
access support.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 : 29 P.M.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk