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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/04/08 - ADMIN - Minutes - Community Technology Advisory Commission - Regular Notes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission April 8, 1999 Page 1 APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION APRIL 8, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Dale Hartman, Ken Huiras, Robert Jacobson, and Mary Jean Overend MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator; and Shirley Olson, Recording Secretary SCHOOL DISTRICT #283 PERSONNEL PRESENT: Carolyn Charles, Tom Marble, Barbara Pulliam, and Dan Walker 1. Call to Order: Vice Chair Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: All current members of the Commission were present. 3. Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Bruce Browning, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to approve the minutes of February 18, 1999 meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Commission as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Adoption of Agenda: Vice Chair Huiras asked that the items related to School District funding be moved to next on the agenda. 5. Old Business - None 6. New Business: A. Election of Officers for 1999 It was moved by Richard Dworsky, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to override required secret election ballot as outlined in the bylaws. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Bruce Browning, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to nominate Ken Huiras for Chairman of the Cable TV Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Notes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission April 8, 1999 Page 2 It was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Mary Jean Overend, to nominate Bruce Browning for Vice Chair of the Cable TV Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Chair Ken Huiras closed the nominations. It was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Mary Jean Overend, to elect Ken Huiras for Chairman and Bruce Browning for Vice Chair of the Cable TV Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously. B. School District funding for 2000 (see below) C. School District funding request from Franchise Equipment Grant Barbara Pulliam, School Superintendent of District #283, presented an overview of the School Board’s past involvement with the Cable TV Commission. She stated that the School Board appreciated having the opportunity to make a presentation at the meeting and introduced Carolyn Charles to present a Cable Television Update. Ms. Charles presented a handout to Commission members that outlined 1998-99 Highlights of Media Production Classes, Program Production, Video Tech Assistant and the KDXL-KUOM agreement. She noted the future challenges of staffing the production facility, program production, communication and equipment replacement and outlined present funding and future needs for additional funding. She said that Gerald Burt (the previous Video Tech Assistant) had left the District for another position two weeks ago, and that the rate of pay was the biggest reason for staff turnover since a key person retired in 1993. Robert Jacobson asked if something could be done to modify the requirement of a teaching certificate for the Video Tech Assistant position. Dan Walker noted that if students were receiving credit for the courses, a teaching certificate was required. Barbara Pulliam noted that School Board desired to find a teacher on staff who had interest in Video Production to attain further training for the position. The Commission discussed the qualifications and salary of the Video Tech Assistant position. Bruce Browning recommended recruiting candidates who were professional retirees of the industry and Robert Jacobson recommended customizing a program for those interested. Barbara Pulliam stated that the School Board had appointed an Action Team to examine positions related to technology and to develop a strategic plan for recruitment and marketing that would keep up with industry competition. The Commission noted that although increased funds were available and could be considered, the School District had no mechanism to increase the amount of salary and benefits under the current labor law agreements. Notes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission April 8, 1999 Page 3 Ken Huiras noted that legislation for the qualifications for MN graduation standards were currently being negotiated and could possible reduce the range of experience required. The Commission discussed present program production and equipment replacement. Carolyn Charles stated that there was a need for additional creative programming. Robert Jacobson noted the need for an equipment calendar and replacement schedule. Barbara Pulliam stated that capital funding was at a maximum and the School District ranked computer technology as a higher priority than video equipment. Carolyn Charles said that the last big investment in video equipment came in 1991, when the studio was upgraded after the technology referendum. Ms. Charles asked that the annual funding from franchise fees be increased since the amount has remained at $25,000 for many years. She suggested that the Commission could fund the extra hours required for community use of the School District TV Studio as part of a summer trial, to be continued during the school year if there was sufficient demand. Bob Jacobson noted that there was a need in the community for studio space for reasonable rates and recommended advertising studio space for community use to raise funds for the program and equipment. Mary Jean Overend recommended collaborating with other groups (associations, television industry, college interns) to aid in the staffing problem. Barbara Pulliam noted that the Action Team was reviewing and accessing current curriculum as part of the strategic plan. Bob Jacobson noted the need to educate the public about the importance of video production and need to obtain goals and objective of the program. Barbara Pulliam thanked the Commission for the opportunity to make the presentation at the meeting. Bruce Browning requested that the School District funding discussion continue at the next Cable TV Advisory Commission meeting (May 13, 1999). D. Needs assessment background and discussion John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator briefly described the background of a needs assessment. The Commission discussed forming subcommittees to meet with staff to develop strategic questions to ask the community, area businesses, residents, public and non-public schools and non-profit organizations about telecommunications to assess and incorporate necessary future technology. This item will be discussed at next Commission meeting on May 13, 1999. 7. Reports - None Notes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission April 8, 1999 Page 4 8. Communications from the Chair - None 9. Communications from City Staff The Commission discussed dates for the next Cable TV Advisory Commission meetings and decided on the following dates: May 13, 1999 - Agenda: Needs Assessment and School District Funding July 22, 1999 - Agenda: Paragon Cable Tour 10. Adjournment: With no other business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Bruce Browning, seconded by Mary Jean Overend, to adjourn at 9:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Shirley Olson Recording Secretary ATTEST: Reg Dunlap Civic TV Coordinator City of St. Louis Park