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July 24, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 1 I <br />Special Order of <br />Special Order of Business <br />1. Presentation of Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence. <br />Business <br />t press ntationof <br />Minnesota Recreation and <br />Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Breuer introduced Steve Benoit to the Council and noted he would be <br />parks Association Award of <br />Fxeenence <br />' <br />presenting the City with a Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award of Excellence for the City's <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 ofthe partnership. He <br />discussed the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association father stating the recognition was a great honor <br />for both City staff and the City Council. He then presented Mayor Jacobsen with aplaque. 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. CIV Prtesanalion and <br />2. CTV Presentation and Update — Franchise Renewal, Settlement for Franchise Fee Audit, <br />update -Fran cruse <br />and General Policy. <br />Renewal, tfor <br />eudiand <br />Fn�ndnise Fee Aud'q <br />City Manager Lotter explained that Cora Wilson from CTV would be presenting the Council with an update <br />General Policy <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 tune and an informal process would be followed Ms. Wilson <br />discussed the technical audit for the City ofNew Brighton noting Comcast was working to coned the code <br />violations at this time. The needs ascertairnnerrt 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 fianchise fee audit was discussed with Comcast and a <br />settlement agreement was reached conceming 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, internet 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 fianchise 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 <br />Consent Agenda <br />1. consordarea voudners <br />Councilmember Bauman noted she was on the Cable Commission and commended Cora Wilson for her <br />ReportNo 12-166 <br />efforts on behalfof the City ofNew Brighton. Ms. Wilson appreciated the Council's support. <br />z. Acceptanceoepse <br />Councilmember Samuelson thanked Ms. Wilson for her thorough presentation this evening. <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. <br />3. Approval of <br />Amend to Liquor Lie. <br />12-166, <br />Report No. 12-168. <br />' <br />2. Acceptance of Public Safety Commission Recommendation on Parking <br />4. Approval o£NNO <br />Resolution <br />Ordinances. Report No. 12-167. <br />Report No. 12-169. <br />Resolution No. 12-055 <br />