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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 29, 1999 4 Mayor Probst stated that one reason he wished to discuss the proposed Resolution was that the . recommendation discussed sending the Resolution with correspondence din;ctly to local legislators, as well as having an official attend the Senate Sub-Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Rather than dealing with this item under the Consent Calendar, he felt that the City Council should specifically discuss the recommendation. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that if the City was not allowed some control rights, it would end up with no rights at all. She felt that allowing cable companies to come and go as they please would be a bad situation. Councilmember Malone concurred. Councilmember Larson felt that it might be premature to take a position on legislation that has not yet been formally introduced. He suggested that the Resolution be amended to state that, in the absence of an acceptable alternative, the City must retain its authority. He was concerned that during the Legislative session an acceptable alternative may come up. Mayor Probst stated that he would not have a problem with amending the Resolution as proposed. Councilmember Larson confirmed that the last paragraph of Resolution #99-42 would be amended to state, "...ofthe City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, in the absence of any acceptable alternative, that the City must retain its authority..." Council member Rem concurred with Councilmember Larson. She indicated that she had questioned the appropriateness of the City making such a strong statement without knowing the . final contents of the Legislation. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #99-42, A Resolution Opposing Proposed Legislation to Remove Local Authority of Franchised Cable Companies, as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst asked for a consensus ofthe City Council regarding the distribution ofthe Resolution and whether or not a Councilmember was willing to attend the Senate Sub- Committee meeting, or if a City staff member should attend the meeting. Council member Larson noted that Mr. Dave Sand was the City's cable representative. COlillcilmember Aplikowski stated that she would be available to attend the Senate Sub- Committee meeting. Councilmember Malone suggested that staff contact Mr. Sand regarding thc meeting. Mayor Probst confirmed the approval of sending the Resolution to the local legislators. The Councilmembers concurred. .