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MIMJTES OF SPEC': AL MEETING
OF EDINA CITY COUNCIL
HSLD AT CITY HALL 'Oh' OCTOBER 29, 1979
Pursuant to due notice given, the: Edina City Council convened in special session
in the City Hall Conference Room at k:30 p.m.
Bredesen, Courtney, Richards, Schmidt and Nayor Van Valkenburg. Present also :
was Mrs. Anita Benda, consultant representative for the Southwest Cable Commis-
sion.
Members answering rollcall were
Hr. Campbell presented a film entitled "CaMe - The Immediate Future" which gen-
erally described the technical aspects of Cable TV. General d5scussion was had
regarding the advisability of staying with the Southwest Suburban CATV group 01:
whether the City should pursue Cable TV by itself. Councilman Bredesen objected
to the Invitation for Applications, particularly as it pertained tc two-way
pr~graming, Zhe franchise fee and local origination. The question of satisfac-
tory cooperation between the participatiag communities was also discussed. 3f-r-
Erickson advised that he had met with City Attorneys from the participating
municipalities and said that other meetings of the attorneys are anticipated. In
response to a question of the Mayor, Councilman Courtney said that the Invitation
for Applications had been as specific as possible in order to safeguard the vari-
ous municipalities. Councilman Bredesen objected to the speclfics, saying that
these protections will be non-existent and will only raise costs.
explained that the requests for specific information are an attzmpt to prevent
future rate increases.
chize will pay attorneys and other costs incurred and that each ccmmmity has a
$15,000 limitation €or which it can be reimbursed.
ezch amicipaiity will be asked to forward working funds for which they will be
reimbursed when the CATV system is approved.
Councilman Courtney moved that the Council continue in its efforts to remain in
the Southwest Czble TV group and that the Council continue ia its study of the
Invitation for Applications and of the proposed ordinance. Motion was seconded
by Couacilwoman Schmidt.
Ms. Benda
Mr. Rosland pointed out that the $100,000 fee izi the €ran-
Council was also advised that
Following lengthy discussion,
Rollcall :
Ayes: Courtney, Richards, Schmidt, Van Valkenburg
Nays : Bredesea
Xotion carried. -_ LE was khen generaiiy decided to met for discussion of Che k~ftatiori for
Applicatioas aad the proposed ordhance on November 5, 1979, at 4:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Confereace Room.
332. lW.OND CONDON APPOIETED TO SOUTH HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL. As recommended by.
lfayor Van Valkenburg, Councgwoman Schmidt ' s notion appointing KL- . Raymond Ccvndon
as 2 member of the South Human Services Couzcil fcr a term of office which will
1-n uztil F2bruary 1, 1980, w.~as seconded by Councilman Courtney.
Ayes: Bredesen, Courtney, Echards, Schmidt , Van Valkenburg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
. 2fo further busiss,ss appezring, the Mayor declared the meeting adjouilled.
kdjocriment at 6:45 p.m.
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