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January 28, 2014 Page 2 of 7 Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: • PREC Commission minutes from July 10, 2013. • Planning Commission minutes from November 19, 2013. Special Order of Business 1. Updates from Chairperson's of Advisory Commissions. • Parks, Recreation & Environmental Commission Annual Report Acting City Manager Jacobson explained that PREC Chair Jeanne Fnschman would be providing the Council with an Annual Report. Jeanne Fnschman thanked the Council for their time and urged those interested in serving the community to considering serving on the PREC Commission, as the group currently had three vacancies. Ms. Frischman looked forward to working with Council Liaison Snub in 2014. She discussed the responsibilities of PREC and then highlighted the park related projects addressed by the Commission in 2013. She reviewed the priorities for 2014 and thanked staff for their assistance and dedication to the PREC group. The Council thanked Ms. Fnschman for her dedication to the PREC group and for her willingness to serve as the Chair. • Economic Development Commission Acting City Manager Jacobson explained that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) Chair Paul Zisla would be providing the Council with an Annual Report. Paul Zisla discussed the role and makeup of the EDC. He commented the group has been working closely with the design and projects proposed for the New Brighton Exchange. Business retention in New Brighton was another activity taken on by the group. He looked forward to the economic development that would take place in the City in 2014. Councilmember Bauman valued the expertise of the EDC members and thanked Chair Zisla for his service to the City of New Brighton. Councilmember Jacobsen agreed stating he enjoyed serving on the EDC as the Council Liaison. 2. Update from Cor Wilson, CTV Acting City Manager Jacobson explained Cor Wilson had a presentation for the Council. Cor Wilson, CTV, provided the Council with an update on the events taking place at CTV. She discussed the number of productions that were completed in 2013, noting the number of events was on the rise. She reviewed the organizations that had programs last year and was excited to be working with Ramsey County and the Mounds View School District on a STEAM Initiative program. Ms. Wilson noted all PEG channels have been encrypted by Comcast, which requires homeowners to have a cable box or DTA device. The DTA devices were $1.99 and this fee could be increasing. She explained the DTA rate issues remain along with an increasing number of complaints for service with Comcast and their call centers. She explained that Comcast's rate orders were found to be in noncompliance. Ms. Wilson explained that the Cable Commission continues franchise negotiations with Comcast. A formal negotiation process has been pursued to assist in establishing deadlines. The franchise approval timeline was reviewed in detail with the Council. It was noted a final decision would have to be made by franchise cities by April 18". She thanked Councilmember Bauman for her service on the Cable Commission. Mayor Jacobsen expressed concern with the poor level of customer service being provided by Comcast, noting he has lost all local channels since they have been encrypted. Ms. Wilson further discussed the franchise negotiations with Comcast stating she was working diligently to have these issues resolved. Mayor Jacobsen questioned what the hang ups were in the negotiations. Ms. Wilson explained that Comcast Commission Minutes Special order of Business 1. Updates from Clsairpusm's of Advisory Commissiam 2. Update from Cor Wilson, CTV