Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/09/2000

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I I :1 I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to adopt Resolution #00-01-028 Amending the 1999 Economic Development Authority Operating Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Councilmembers Connolly, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to adopt Resolution #00-01-029 Adopting the 2000 Economic DevelopmenCAuthority Operating Budget. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, and Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Case #14: Consider Quad Cities Cable Resolution Councilmember Hendriksen advised the Governor is proposing changes along with Senator Steve Kelley which would result in an adverse effect in the City's ability to continue as part of the Quad Cities cable franchise. The attorney for Quad Cities Cable has drafted a sample resolution for the Council's consideration:" He stated that it would behoove the City to get this resolution in front of the Legislature as soon as possible. Councilmember Hendriksen advised if the new legislation is adopted, the fees would go to out-state communities. He explained that the renewal fee helps sustain the facilities and replace obsolete equipment and the on-going fees sustain employee costs and operating expenses for the franchise. Councilmember Hendriksen stated the proposed resolution is being unanimously recommended by Quad Cities Cable and has been adopted by other member cities. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to adopt Resolution #00-01-030 supporting the right of the City of Ramsey to retain its authority to negotiate, award and regulate cable television franchises. Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson stated her concern that this is being used to roadblock broadcasting Anoka County Board meetings which she believes should be broadcast. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that is a different issue and has more to do with the issue that they may not want to have their meetings broadcast. He stated that as a cable commissioner he would not mind playing a copy of County Board meetings on the City's system which would be available to Anoka County at no cost. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Connolly, and Anderson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. City Council/January 25, 2000 Page 33 of 35