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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MAY 16, 2016 2 Councilmember Holden understood that a number of residents were eliminating cable and opting to have online streaming services such as Netflix. She questioned how residents could still view the local cable programming. Ms. Raye explained this would require residents to have a separate box for the local cable programs. She knew this was a growing trend and had heard this from other municipal partners. Mayor Grant understood that PEG fees would be changing in the future. He requested CTV keep the City in the loop on how these change in the future. Ms. Raye commented on how PEG fees were used to assist in covering CTV expenses, while providing residents with access to local governmental meetings and school events. Councilmember Holmes wanted to see the City maintain full coverage for its governmental meetings. This was important to her. Mayor Grant recommended CTV dive deeper when covering local school events by providing a feature story. He suggested a program be completed on TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons as this was a regional asset. He wanted to see additional programming created that would assist in building community. Further discussion ensued regarding local cable broadcasting. Councilmember McClung believed that the Planning Commission meetings should continue to be cablecast. Ms. Raye questioned if the City would be interested in staff generating earned revenue through contracted services. She stated CTV was non-profit, but questioned if this should be further explored in order to allow staff to assist other entities in creating cable programming. Councilmember Holden supported this suggestion and believed this would assist the City in completing more focused programming on Arden Hills. Councilmember McClung questioned how many hours the City typically used per year. Ms. Raye was uncertain of this number. Community Development Director Hutmacher understood some hours were used to upgrade the City Council Chambers and to assist in creating the City tour video. Ms. Raye asked if there was anything else the Board should consider as it continues to plan for the future. Councilmember Holden supported a video being created on the Lake Johanna Fire Department. However, she questioned if the City of Shoreview would have to pay to use this production. She asked if CTV had any idea how many households in Arden Hills had cable.