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July 24,2012 Page 2 of 11 <br /> Special Order of Business Special Order of <br /> 1. Presentation of Mrnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence. Business <br /> 1. Presentation of <br /> Minnesota Recreation and <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Breuer introduced Steve Benoit to the Council and noted he would be Parks Association Award of <br /> presenting the City with a Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence for the City's Excellence <br /> partnership with the Ramsey County Library. <br /> Steve Benoit thanked the Council for their time and congratulated the City on its partnership with the Ramsey <br /> County Library and the discussed the many benefits offered to the residents because of the partnership. He <br /> discussed the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association further stating the recognition was a great honor <br /> for both City staff and the City Council. He then presented Mayor Jacobsen with a plaque. A round of <br /> applause was offered. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen thanked Parks and Recreation Director Breuer for submitting the necessary documents that <br /> led to this acknowledgement. <br /> 2. CTV Presentation and <br /> 2. CTV Presentation and Update—Franchise Renewal,Settlement for Franchise Fee Audit, Upd —Franchise <br /> and General Policy. Renewal,Settlement for <br /> Franchise Fee Audit,and <br /> General Policy <br /> City Manager Lotter explained that Cora Wilson from CTV would be presenting the Council with an update <br /> this evening. <br /> Cora Wilson,CTV,provided the Council with an update on the past year's events. She commented the <br /> Franchise Renewal was being discussed at this time and an informal process would be followed. Ms.Wilson <br /> discussed the technical audit for the City of New Brighton noting Comcast was working to correct the code <br /> violations at this time. The needs ascertainment was also being reviewed along with the City's <br /> communication needs. Overall there was satisfaction with Comcast with some concerns regarding rates. <br /> Issues were raised regarding the public education and education access channels,along with the availability <br /> of high-definition(HD). Ms.Wilson noted the franchise fee audit was discussed with Comcast and a <br /> settlement agreement was reached concerning advertisement revenues and promotional rates. The resolution <br /> of these issues would assist with future audits. Ms.Wilson indicated the new CTV facility was working well <br /> and just celebrated its one-year anniversary. She stated there was growing success with youth media. Recent <br /> awards received by CTV were explained in detail with the Council. Ms.Wilson indicated CTV would <br /> continue strategic planning to meet the needs of the community going forward. She briefly discussed a bill <br /> in California proposing to deregulate phone,inter-net and cable services. In addition,there was talk at a <br /> national level to rewrite the Communications Act. <br /> Councilmember Burg requested further information on the youth media program. Ms.Wilson discussed the <br /> program stating the local high schools had additional information on the program along with the CTV <br /> website. She commented the program sign ups would begin again this fall. <br /> Councilmember Burg thanked CTV and Ms.Wilson for her efforts with the youth on this initiative. She then <br /> asked how the franchise fee process was going. Ms.Wilson noted the franchise would expire in October of <br /> 2013,with serious negotiations beginning in September of this year. She anticipated that an extension would <br /> be in place before an agreement was reached. Consent Agenda <br /> Councilmember Bauman noted she was on the Cable Commission and commended Cora Wilson for her 1• Consolidated Vouchers <br /> Report No.12-166. <br /> efforts on behalf of the City of New Brighton. Ms.Wilson appreciated the Council's support. <br /> Councilmember Samuelson thanked Ms.Wilson for her thorough presentation this evening. 2. Acceptance of PSC <br /> Recommendation <br /> Report No. 12-167. <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> 1. Consolidated.Vouchers 139258 through 139367 for a grand total of$228,349.67. Report No. 3. Approval of <br /> 12-166. Amend to Liquor Lie. <br /> Report No. 12-168. <br /> 2. Acceptance of Public Safety Commission Recommendation on Parking 4. Approval of NNO <br /> Ordinances. Report No. 12-167. Resolution <br /> Report No. 12-169. <br /> Resolution No. 12-055 <br />