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I I I Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 1996 Page 6 Council Business. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY TO SPONSOR A MIGHTY DUCKS FUNDING APPLICATION. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Larson suggested that hockey supporters write to the Ramsey County Board to encourage their participation in the project, and thanking them for their support. Announcements and Updates Fulton said meetings were held relating to the sale of Spectrum which represents the composite frequencies used for cellular phone services. This sale comes at the cost to public safety services that rely on certain frequencies for operation. Mayor Benke has become active in this issue due to its effect upon municipalities public safety services. Gunderman requested a work session to discuss telecommunication issues such as cable television programming, cable transfer fees, and rights-of-way issues. Larson said Stockyard Days events are now being cablecast on Channel 16. Michaels asked why the Mounds View School District has not implemented cable programming of athletic events. Samuelson will bring this issue to the Cable Commission. Gunderman said this issue has been discussed by the Northwest Cable Commission. Fulton said the cable transfer from Continental to U.S. West provides mechanism for phone companies to get into cable television and take advantage of the technology. Fulton feels the future is for cities to move away from cable franchise fees to support programming. Michaels believes parents would like to see sporting events on cable, and feels they would be willing to provide sponsorship for programming. Larson received many phone calls supporting the conversion of Driftwood Park into a soccer field. Fulton said the item will be presented on October 8. Larson feels the soccer association should make some type of financial commitment to the project. Councilmember of the Month Ann Hoffman thanked the Council for allowing her to serve as Councilmember of the Month. It has been a very enlightening experience. Gene Fisher, 1430 - 1st St., asked that the petition relating to stop signs on 3rd St. be addressed. Fulton received the petition, but does not recall it was to be addressed tonight. Fisher received 69 signatures from homeowners on 3rd St. requesting stop signs due to concerns relating to excessive speed levels and safety. Many motorists fail to stop at the Silver Lake Rd. and 3rd St. intersection which creates a safety hazard. Williams asked if a stop sign is being requested at 3rd St. or 14th Ave. Fisher asked Council receipt of the petition and initiation of a comprehensive signing plan in the following areas: northbound 14th Ave. at 3rd St.; eastbound 3rd St. at 14th Ave.; east and westbound at 17th Ave. on 3rd St.; east and westbound on 23rd Ave. at 3rd St.; and east and westbound on Kimberly Dr. at 3rd St. Fulton suggested that a neighborhood meeting be held to provide clear understanding of the issue. Samuelson also noted the excessive speeds on 3rd St. and appreciates Mr. Fisher's concerns. Council Business Bond Funding for Four Sheet Ice Hockey Facility Report 96-222 Resolution 96-079 Announcements and Updates Spectrum Sale Telecommunication issues Stockyard Days School District Cable Programming Driftwood Park Soccer Field Ann Hoffman Stop Signs at 3rd St.