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. Minutes of the regular Council Meeting, October 12, 1987 . Page 6 CABLE (Cont'd) Bauer advised he needs input from Council relative to whether or not they would like public access staffed and operated bv the ten cities as a group; or as a group with the six other svstems owned by Hauser. or is public access not an important issue to the Council. He noted that the current cost per person for public access is $2.15; it was his opinion that North Central may be agreeable to pay the cities for release from the Public Access requirements. . Mayor Woodburn advised that Council would like to receive input on how many persons use or watch the public access channels; suggested inclusion in the budget for a survey to be conducted to determine the useage. Bauer stated he would investigate the possibility of Obtaining such information and report back to Council. Council concurred with the proposed 1988 Budget, thanked Bauer for his representation this evening and extended their thanks to the full Cable Commission for a fine job. COUNTY RD. I Council was referred to a letter from Fire Chief Dan REALIGNMENT Winkel (8-28-87) and from the City of Shoreview (8-21-87), both relating to the proposed alternatives for the reconstruction of the intersection of County Road I and Lexington Avenue. After discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to send a letter to the County advising that Arden Hills has no strong preference, however, Alternatives #1 or #2 would appear to be more feasible and less expensive than . Alternatives #3 and #4. FIRE CONTRACT Mayor Woodburn and Councilmember Hansen reported on the Fire Department Contract negotiations; Mayor stated the wording for the contract would be as proposed in the draft and that the dollar amounts are still being discussed. He noted that there remains some uncertainty if the City should own Capital Equipment as we purchased it; defined Capital Items by those in the Capital BUdget. Council concurred to send the draft of the Fire Contract to the Attorney for his review and language corrections and requested the contract be returned to Council within three weeks. Council asked if the Clerk Administrator had any additions or suggestions. Morrison questioned if it would be possible to send the contract to Mr. Hite to determine insurance amount requirements and what degree of insurance liability is required with this contract. Council determined that the Attorney could advise us on both matters. Morrison also questioned if the contract could be negotiated on a calendar year . basis. Council advised this contract would be placed on a calendar year basis. . Hill~ RGTS. COMM. Council was referred to the minutes of the Human Rights MEMBER APPOINTMNT Commission meeting (10-1-87), requesting three members be appointed to fill vacancies. Mayor Woodburn recommended Howard Meyer, Mrs. Ramanik Shah and Ray Conroe be appointed to fill vacancies on the Commission; he asked staff to note expiration dates in letters sent to appointees. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council ratify and approve the Mayor's recommendations for appointment to the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the expenditure of funds for the three new members appointed to the Human Rights Commission to attend the "No Fault Grievance" training in December of 1987. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) PURCH AUX EQUIP; Council was referred to memorandum from Public Works mw PARKS TRUCK Supervisor, 10-12-87, relative to the purchase of the box, plow, hfrist and sander for the new Parks one-ton . truck, which was purchased last summer. He advised that bids were recieved on Wadnesday, 9-30-87, and recommended that Council accept the low bid of $7,447.00 for purchase of this equipment.