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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />'. ' <br /> <br />City Counci 1 <br />November 22, 1983 <br />Page #8 <br /> <br />Council member Schmidt reviewed recent events in regard to cable TV <br />and the recent proposals made by Group W to reduce the number of <br />available channels and to reduce or remove the dual cable <br />system and request fDr an extension of time to complete the <br />project. <br /> <br />The Council discussed at length the proposal of Group Wand alternatives <br />for cable TV system. <br /> <br />Motion by Harcus, seconded by Janecek to waive the reading and adopt <br />a RESOLUTION REJECTING GROUP W PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO FRANCHISE <br />AGREEMENT. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, Motion Carried <br /> <br />Motion by Harcus, seconded by Blomquist to waive the reading and adopt <br />a RESOLUTION APPROVING PLEDGED SECURITIES ASSIGNED TO THE CITY OF <br />NEW BRIGHTON BY THE FIRST STATE BANK OF NEW BRIGHTON. <br />5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried <br /> <br />Margaret Egan, Finance Director, reviewed the staff report regarding <br />the proposed agreement regarding the 1983/1984 Auditing Services. <br /> <br />Councilmember Blomquist questioned how the hourly rates compared with <br />1 983. <br /> <br />Mr. Bob Voto, representing DelaHunt Voto & Company noted that the increase <br />was proposed at about 5%. <br /> <br />Margaret Egan noted that while there was a proposed 5% increase in <br />the hourly rate they were actually anticipating a decrease in cost <br />due to a decrease in number of hours necessary to prepare the audit. <br /> <br />Council member Benke noting that he did not promote changes for the sake <br />of change stated that there might be some merit in considering <br />receiving proposals from several firms and Councilmember Benke suggested <br />that the Council defer action and solicit proposals from other firms. <br /> <br />Mayor Harcus stated that he agreed with Councilmember Benke and felt <br />the City should periodically review its professional services received <br />as compared to what else is available and in fact should do a <br />comparison. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schmidt stated that he felt there was a lot to be said <br />for the cost savings to the City in working with professionals on an <br />on-going basis. Council Schmidt noted that there would be continuity <br />and therfore cost savings with staying with the same firm provided they <br />are doing a good job. Councilmember Schmidt noted that it was still <br />important for the City to keep abreast of the market availability but <br />stated he did not feel a need for a change at this time <br />although he felt it would be good for the City to monitor the market. <br /> <br />Cable TV Update <br /> <br />Resolution #83-4 <br />l3 <br /> <br />Resolution #83-135 <br />Report #83-304 <br />Pledged Securities <br /> <br />Agreement <br />Auditing Services <br />Report #83-305 <br />