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AN ORDINANCE, INCLUDING ADDENDUM WITH EXHIBITS, GRANTING A FRAN- <br /> CHISE TO TELEPROMPTER OF QUAD CITIES, INC., A MINNESOTA CORPORA- <br /> TION, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COmmUNICATION SYSTEM IN THE <br /> CITY; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRAN- <br /> CHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION, AND USE OF THE SYSTEM; AND PRE- <br /> SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS <br /> <br /> The City Council of the City of Ramsey ordains: <br /> <br /> STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE <br /> <br /> The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to <br /> bring about the development of a System, and the continued opera- <br /> tion of it. Such a development can contribute significantly to <br /> the communication needs and desires of many. Further, the City <br /> may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services <br /> with the development and operation of a Cable Communications <br /> System. <br /> <br /> Past studies, participated in by City, have led the way for <br /> organizing a means of procuring and securing a Cable Communica- <br /> tions System deemed best suited to the City, in the judgment of <br /> the Council. This has resulted in the preparation and adoption <br /> of this Franchise. <br /> <br /> FINDINGS <br /> <br /> In the review of Grantee's proposal and application and as a <br /> result of the public hearings, the City Council makes the follow- <br /> ing findings: <br /> <br />A. The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal <br /> qualifications, and character were considered and approved <br /> in a full public proceeding after due notice and reasonable <br /> opportunity to be heard; <br /> <br />B. Grantee's plans for constructing and operating %he System <br /> <br /> <br />