Agenda - Council - 05/09/1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I ! '1 I I I I I I I I I I 6.2 O'¢onnel presented in his report a breakdown for financial assistance that was calculated by using population, homes passed by cable and sul~scribers. It was stated that the 'bill will benefit the cities and community television. Both entities should share in the cost of the le~slative efforts in trying to pass the bill. Co'ten agrees that the bill will help the cities but why should the Co~amission contribute. M. Johnson stated that if there are no clo~uresto the laws, next the cable companies will fight and ask not to pay their franchise fees. QCCCC franchise expires in 1997. It MACT and the League if the Commission would contribute as much as QCCCC can afford to give. Iac0bson asked what is the expense incurred? It is part of the Leagues' responsibility to represent the cities. Creighton stated that $67,000 has been spent already. $30,000 has been raised so far, mostly Metropolitan. M~CTA is an affiliate of the League but MACTA cannot lobby or collect money as an organization. O'Connell suggested taking money from both check books to help. Cotten suggested that a phone call to the other Commissions be made first. It would be helpful to know what they are contributing. Meredith's Report Kathi Donnelly-Cohen stated that Meredith received a letter from WC.~O that they will discontinuing the weather channel on Channel 38. O'C°nnell stated that the weather channel has improved and local weather has increased in frequency. Donnelly-Cohen asked if the Commission had any questions or comkments on the report. M. Johnson stated that is was a very good repdrt but asked why Burnsville/Eagan is at 60%. It is probably due to the ~lemographics and affluence. O'Conneil stated that older citizens and ipeople involved in outside activities are hardest to sell cable tv to, which is the case in Anoka County. MISCELLANEOUS None ADJOURNMENT, - 9