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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/06/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - Community Technology Advisory Commission - Regular Minutes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission June 18, 1998 Page 1 APPROVED MINUTES ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION JUNE 18, 1998 − 6:30 P.M. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Ken Huiras, Robert Jacobson, and Anthony Raiber MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator; and Rebecca Belz, Recording Secretary 1. Call to Order: Chair Raiber called the meeting to order at 6: 35 p.m. 2. Roll Call: All Commissioners were present. 3. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 1998: Ken Huiras moved, seconded by Bruce Browning, to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1998 St. Louis Park Cable TV Advisory Commission as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Adoption of Agenda: Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Ken Huiras to accept the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Old Business A. School District Funding Request: The Commission discussed the school district’s request of $37,047 at length. After much discussion about the equipment listed and other aspects of the request, the Commission concurred that additional information is required before a decision could be made. The Commission requested the following information along with the listed rationale: * More information regarding how many students will be using the equipment and how much time each student will be using it. In light of the new curriculum to be instituted this fall and the noted higher demand for use of equipment, the Commission wondered if the cameras and tripods requested would be adequate. Minutes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission June 18, 1998 Page 2 * More information regarding maintenance of equipment. The Commission believed that maintenance of equipment is an important aspect and should be considered. * More thorough inventory of current equipment. * More information regarding the school districts financial input to the program. Commission would like to see some sort of match system − perhaps a percentage. The Commission would like to request five to six years of past and/or projected figures. * A member of the Commission also noted that he did not believe the Commission should fund a staff position. It was believed to be the responsibility of the school district to pay salaries. * More information as to how the school district will help the Non-Public Schools in 1999. This question came as a result of Mr. McHugh’s proposal to School District #283 to assist Non-Public Schools by loaning them the old camcorders and accessories that will be replaced and for Community TV to help with training and editing if the NPS’s will in turn commit to submitting at least four programs a year for local cable viewing. The Commission concluded to table the decision until the above questions could be addressed by the school district. The Commission concurred, however, to recommend that $7,500 be budgeted for equipment in addition to the $25,000 already recommended to Council for approval. 6. New Business/Reports: Commissioner Jacobson recommended that staff investigate a program offered by a local vocational school that provides maintenance on AV equipment. Commissioner Jacobson thought the school had locations in Hutchinson and White Bear. Question was raised regarding Paragon’s Annual Filings. Mr. Dunlap reiterated that questions regarding the filings should be put in writing so that it will not be necessary for a representative to be present at Commission meetings. A response will then also be sent in writing from Paragon. Mr. Dunlap noted that input is requested by June 25, 1998 so a letter can be sent to Paragon with adequate time for their response to be discussed at the next Commission meeting on July 16, 1998. Mr. Dunlap then reported that the survey Paragon was to conduct would not be re-written. Paragon will conduct a general survey asking basic questions about customers’ cable service. Minutes of the Cable TV Advisory Commission June 18, 1998 Page 3 For information, Mr. Dunlap reported that Clint Pires is the new Deputy City Manager. Commissioner Browning noted that Mr. Pires was once a liaison on the Commission. 7. Communications from Chair: Chair Raiber reported that he attended a Council Study Session March 23 to discuss the Commission’s reimbursement. Council denied the request. City Council did not believe it to be prudent to grant free cable to Commissioners, however, supported educational conference attendance. There was further discussion regarding the conferences, the types available, when and where. Mr. Dunlap will forward information to the Commissioners as to a conference scheduled in September in San Diego, California. 8. Communications from Staff: Mr. Dunlap reported that Representative Billy Tauzin might be proposing legislation tied to de-regulate cable television and propose an a-la-cart type menu. He will keep the Commission informed. 9. Adjournment: With no other business to come before the Commission, Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca L. Belz Recording Secretary ATTEST: Reg Dunlap Civic TV Coordinator City of St. Louis Park