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<br /> City Council Work Session Meeting <br /> December 19, 2005 3 <br /> . <br /> rates that werc chargcd to the consumers. The refund will be approximately $2.50 per cable <br /> subscribcr. <br /> Mr. Craig Wilson reported that the telephone companies are trying to get federal legislation <br /> passed that would eliminatc franchise agreements for cable services. The telephone companies <br /> are currently trying to offer cable TV serviccs to residents through the telephone lines. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the City will be receiving any rcimbursement from the federal <br /> govcrnment for utilizing the City's right-of-ways for installing telecommunication lines. <br /> Mr. Wilson reported that it would be very difficult for the City recover those costs. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked if a cable customcr has an opportunity to choose ccrtain channels. <br /> Mr. Craig Wilson reported that the ala carte idea has been discussed, but the cable companies are <br /> against this idea since it would minimize incentive for new channels to enter the market place. <br /> Mr. Wilson also reported that the problems with webcasting City Council and City Planning <br /> meetings should be resolved. The Cable Commission purchased a new software packagc that <br /> should resolve a number of the problems residents werc experiencing while utilizing the <br /> . webcasting system. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if cable companies are required to provide access to local cable <br /> channels to residents that do not subscribe to cable TV. <br /> Mr. Craig Wilson reported that cable companies are required to provide access to local cable <br /> channels. <br /> Councilmember Rem stated that residents are required to pay for the cable set-up to view local <br /> cable access channels. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked who determines what is being broadcastcd on local cable access <br /> channel 16. <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe reported that Arden Hills and the other City's that are <br /> affiliated with the local North Suburban Cable Commission determine what is being shown on <br /> channel 16. <br /> City Administrator Michelle Wolfe also noted that the City Council will have to designate an <br /> alterative to Mr. Wilson in case he cannot attend a future North Suburban Cable Commission <br /> meeting. <br /> . 2006 PMP-Ridl!.ewood Neil!.hborhood Proiect Update <br /> City Engineer Greg Brown provided the City Council with a status update on the proposed 2006 <br /> Ridgewood PMP project. City Engineer Brown is seeking direction from the City Council <br /> ---- <br />