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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 15, 20132 <br /> <br />Ms. Wilson <br />noted that the current franchise expires in October, but Comcast is willing to extend <br />the current contract. She explained she will continue to fight for the needs of the 10 cities within <br />the franchise area to assure that the needs of all parties are being met. She then described the <br />DTA fees in detail. It was noted a rate order was filed against Comcast for the DTA fees being <br />charged to Comcast customers. The matter will be forwarded to the FCC. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> questioned when the negotiation process will be completed. <br /> <br />Ms. Wilson <br /> anticipated that at the earliest, conversations will be completed by October 2013. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> asked what leverage the cities had in this matter. <br /> <br />Ms. Wilson <br />commented the franchise could be denied and this would stop Comcast from <br />operating as their cable lines a-of-way. She indicated Comcast does not <br />want negotiations to get to that point. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> inquired if there was enough time to complete the formal negotiation <br />process prior to October. <br /> <br />Ms. Wilson <br /> explained this could be done if several meetings were shifted and rescheduled. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> thanked Ms. Wilson for her report this evening. He also thanked Craig Wilson for <br />representing the City on the Cable Commission. <br /> <br /> <br />B.Lobby TV and Storage Area <br /> <br />Building Official Scherbel <br />explained he received two quotes to complete the renovation work in <br />the lobby area, one for $5,400 and the other for $6,100. He commented the quotes came in higher <br />than the anticipated $5,000. The proposed TV location was discussed. He noted the flat screen <br />TV will be an additional expense of approximately $1,500, and could be paid for through Cable <br />Funds. He requested comment from the Council on how to proceed with the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> asked what would happen to the TV in the lobby area at this time. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> recommended staff speak with Best Buy to see if the TV could be traded in. He <br />then requested comment from staff on the table and chair storage. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> stated the current table and chair storage location is difficult to access <br />and is small in size. He explained that staff is looking forward to the new storage area being <br />completed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> indicated she is in favor of proceeding with the storage area but does <br />not feel it is necessary to upgrade the TV. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> approved of the storage area. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClungCouncilmember Holden <br /> and did not object to the storage area either. <br />