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S is ECM C -L f -iY COUNCIL MEETING
Ju .. -.,,,e 153, 1973
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b_y May0r Pu4CJ. at 59430 P *74. The: fol,low"16.i:µ,
Coorici l.men viere present.
Frank Fleetham
Lyle Hanks
Leonard Thiel.
:o ,e4lary Griak
Fran!: Pucci
Also present were the City Attorney, City Manager, Administrative hss?stant
and Dick Schrad, consultant,
CATV Discussion: A brief tabulation (attached) of proposals for various
services Baas distributed by the consultant for consideration and preparaz.3 pan
for franchise negotiations with Warner/Cypress Cable Corporation. Tr;.
addition to the various items contained in the proposal invol.v-Lnn educati.nn,
government, public access, studio, mobile van, system design, etc., the
City Council discussed the necessity to have a "sub -hub" system on a
geographical basis. This system and the number of "sub -hubs" tar,:;' d ?-c
based upon neighborhood characteristics, size, and such other criterza,
Councilman H".nks indicated that he would be concerned how this "hub"
system would be established and felt that the City should not be rest;:1cte.
co a minimum, of four "sub -hub" systems.
Councilman Thiel indicated that he was in favor of a "sub -huh'' system,
as proposed, together with a dual c^ble system which could be constructed
with a "shadow" cable, if necessary. He indicated that he was not too
concerned t�ith the subscription rates at this time and • felt that this
would be decided at a later date with the company. Mayor Pucci indicated
that he was concerned about the mobile van and the assurances that it wouY d
have tine cc.pability of originating programs both live and video tapes_?t7
Color, He indicated he felt the company should be encorUraged to ut�.�.lxe
local employment wherever possible and in accordance with the Equal
Opportunity Act.
A general discussion was he"id relative to public access channels and A%�;e
b Ts �' rift t e City shoui.d revues
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"soPcial" services such as nor�itorin i nte_sections, providing publ._c
cable, utilizing cable television waenever possiLle
sc:fety services on cd ,_
�oLr,.c1lman Gr aq� t7..si.ed to
(I.e. televising Se�•)er
systems, etC.) . �r r �� ; a �-s. -W
G ,- �, rodded a consult-nt fo� p bl_c access
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ensu_ e that. the company p
and felt that the costs for such cens•sltation should be ctefi ne3 t�itii the
company Prior to the franchise alard.
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Dick ad advised the City Council that Zobe�"t Brool:s would be in
Dzc.c Schr President of. the Cypress Co., later thif; 104�e�
contact t•iith Burt Har.L is,
n these and other co=aents to the company prior Lo their
to pates along, ,; t� t7
' aYcr �h4 s �:ci'.t:l:... .Z ti;.0 City .ia�7avE'.Y uiria
mecti.ng in IsUnneapol, ,. l
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tifitorney for further negotiations.
Revenue Sharin^,: The Ccuncil. was advised of the new requireieent that
f revenue sharing funds publish a '#Plan Use
each governrlen� al recipient o
Report" xn she local newspaper,
as well as filing such a Report with the
Office of Revenue Shara.nu. The deadline date for this report is June 20,
1973. Copies of this report were distributed to the Council.
The Manager fadvised the Council that the purpose of this law was to ertsur�•
that citizans were properly advised of the intended use of revenue sharing
funds in order for then to express their views and opinions about how they
feel such funds should be utilized. The report Mould not restrict the
Council to utilizing the funds in any other specific manner but would
indicate the general intent of the Council to expend such funds in general
categories, as outlined.
FollovinU a brief discussion, the Manager was authorized to publish such s
report and submit it to the office of Federal Revenue Sharing indicatin0
the intent of the City to appropriate funds for such uses as trails, writ
development, snow removal/disposal equipment, pedestrian bridges, ani the:
capital outlay itens. Councilman Thiel indicated that the City should
also specify that some of these funds would be used to defray expenses
placed upon the City by the State such as increased welfare costs, pension
contributions, etc. It was also indicated that acknowledgment should be
made on the possibility of utilizing such funds for transit, iricludinp
the subsidization of intra -city bus routes, shelters and plazas, etc. The
amount to be reported totals $99,799 for the period January 1, 1973
through June 30, 1973o
i oy;-Bel Property: The 14ana3er reported on the progress of negotiatiQZS t.ith
PorY�Bell pertaining to its property in the vicinity of Lynn and i�atchez G�rnilLeS
together with Lot 10 on 26th Street. H. & Co No* 73-26 was distributea car.
outlined the utility and street extension costs torrether with all other
special building costs which would be associated with any private delvelflrn'-'`
cf this property,
ter discussion, Councilman Gri`i; roved, seconded by Councilmen Thiel)
that the Council agree on the purchase of this property but 1.76 hold any'
formal action until the June' 13, 1973 Council meeting. The motion ca-xied
unanimously.
Charter Amendment : Council;,an Gri.alz brought up the pending Charter cr8r
provision acted upon by the City Council October 24 1972, This cnasoe
int►owes Section 2.05 relative to vacancies on the Counci 1, Ills• Gi�a�•
stated that she did not feel that this chancre was needed and hoped th`t
the Council. necioers tlouid main review vie.a its position relative to ttli` it
1972 amendment p`oposal, She indicated that the Charter COMMissien s i -
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St. Louisty Council June 15, 1973
Park, 101innesota
FROM Richard W. Schrad
Telcom Engineering, Inc.
SUBJECT: Tabulation of Proposals for Voluntary Services, All CATV Applicants
The following items have been selected for your consideration in preparation
for franchise negotiation with ?garner Cable Corp. All items have been
reviewed for possible acceptability to the FCC in certification.
Access Channels
Education Although several applicants proposed specific
numbers of channels dedicated to the school system
(five -LVO and ten-GTV), it is suggested that
appropriate franchise ordinance language be
embodied to require dedication channeluse
develops. The ordinance and FCC rules require
dedication of one channel.
Interface equipment (that necessary to enable
origination from schools) to be placed and
Maintained by operator. This does not include
the origination equipment such as cameras, mixers,
etc. (LVO -Sun)
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ou Free studio use for schools, community growth,
public service programming (LVO -Sun).
=0 Technical and manaerement personnel from operator
available to school at no cost on consulting
basis (Telecable) .
Government Operator to provide, in place desirynated by the
City, all audio and video equipment necessary for
use of emergency alert system (Telecable) .
Ordinance requires "facilities" for emercrency alert.
Public Access Special public access studio with automated fixed
camera and equipment, open from 9:00 a.m, to 10:00 p.m*
requirin" one day notice to operator for use
(LVO -Sun)
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Portable video camera and tape recorder for loan to
public for public access programming (LVO -Sun)
Program directory service for public access, local
origination, government and education access. This
could be in published form or carried full or
part-time on channel (GTV)
Local Origination Facilities
Studio Double production unit studio capable of simultaneous
live cablecasts such facility should provide dressincr
rooms. (GTV) Ordinance requires submission of plans
for studio. Section 24 (I)
Proposed studio and business office hours should
coincide as nearly as possible with community needs
(Te lecab le)
Mobile Van Provision for color capable remote origination within
the community. This capability is ryenerally satisfied
by mobile van and equipment,
Rates & Fees No reconnection fee for existing subscribers moving
within the service area (G�)
System Design '� "Sub hub" system utilizing four or more trun'.: lines
from headend to service with separate programming
capabilities to each trunk service area. Service
areas to be desi"hated by the City.
Full dual cable system with "shadow" cable (2nd
cable without amplifiers). The ordinance, Section
23 (F) , originally specified the requirement.
Installation of a computer-based communications center
in the headend or acquisition of computer access for
the BTN system. This requirement should be based, with
appropriate language in preparation, on economic and
technical feasibility at some time in the future.
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Council I��,1:.tes, .iar�� 13, 1,073
s"l.11 has titiis VuZ' x before then and
may take action in the near future
af-�er con5ul.tation wi.til members of tele City Council, The proposal
provides that the Council, shall have 30 --days in which 'to a point an
e.ligiblc person to fill any vacancy and in the event or a ?allure to
do so, must conduct a special election immediately thereafter to fill
any such vacancy. After a brief discussion this ::atter was deferred for
fur then cons ideratio n .
An Ordinance Autrorizin? Sale b - the City of Lots 25 through Vru Inclusive,
Block 3064 %earran�enent ok St.
P�To . 28 l Louis Park and Lot 1 Auditor's Subdivision
ORDINANCE Nn 1229
It 4was moved by Councilman Thiel, seconded by Councilman Grizi:,- to waive
reading and adopt Emergency Ordin?nce i1o. 1229 entitled "An Ordinance
Authorizing Sale by the City of Lots 25 through 43, Inclusive, Block 300,
Rearrangement of St. Louis Pari; and Lot 1, Auditor's Subdivision No. 231..
The motion carried unanimously.
Board of, Equalization Meeting, The �iana3er advised the Council that
approximately five more appointments were made with the Board of
Equalization and that a meeting of the Board should be scheduled. He
indicated that tiZe legal ad journrzient date would be June 29, 1973 and,
if possible, these appointments probably should be handled -as frequently.
as possible to avoid a last minute problem with scheduling.' The Council
was reminded of the State League Conference scheduled for June 27-29, 1973
which would preclude meetinus during this period. Upon motion by Councilman
Thiel, seconded by Councilman Grialc, the Board of Equalization meeting
was set for I•Ionday, .June 13-, 1973 at 3:30 p.m.
The meetingr
Attest,
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was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
5t.tsan Vioricman, Act", Secretary
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Frank J. Pucci,