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