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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 29, 1999 2 Mayor Probst requested the following change to the November 8, 1999 minutes: On page II, . fifth paragraph, the word "to" should be removed from the end ofthe first sentence. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1999 Regular Council Meetings, as amended, and the November 15, 1999 Council W orksession, as submitted. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Authorization to Cancel December 27, 1999 Regular Council Meeting C. Resolution #99-42, A Resolution Opposing Proposed Legislation to Remove Local Authority of Franchised Cable Companies D. Resolution #99-43, A Resolution Changing Corporate Authorization E. Resolution #99-44, A Resolution for Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions F. City Events Task Force, Appointments G. Residential Water Meter Installation Project, Authorization to Execute Contract H. Operations and Finance Committee Recommendation, "No Parking During School Hours," Chatham Avenue I. Abdo, Abdo, Eick and Meyers, Authorization for 1999 Audit Agreement . With regard to item C, Resolution #99-42, Mayor Probst stated that he had issues with the recommendation and requested that this item be removed from the Consent Calendar and be considered as the first item under Unfinished and New Business. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, as amended, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. With regard to proposed Resolution #99-42, Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 Lake Valentine Road, asked what proposed legislation this Resolution addressed. Councilmember Malone explained that Resolution #99-42 addressed legislation that would stop the ability oflocal governments to regulate franchised cable companies and to charge taxes to these franchises. Mr. Wilson confirmed that the proposed legislation would be the rewrite of Minnesota State Statute Chapters 237 and 238. Mr. Lynch stated that the proposed legislation would repeal Minnesota State Statute Chapter 238. . Mr. Wilson confirmed that the City of Arden Hills was opposing the idea of giving up the local franchise authority. Mayor Probst stated that this was correct.