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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 27. 1997 9 . Mayor Probst inquired if any written eorrespondence from the owner has been received by the City. Mr. Ringwald stated there has been none. Councilmember Aplikowski stated from the pietures it appears that this property has been a problem for some time and suggested the City needs to be more proaetive regarding these types of properties. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #97-53, Authorizing the Commeneement of Proceedings Under Minnesota Statute 463.15, ET. SEQ. Relative to 1369 Forest Lane given the findings by the Building Inspector and City Council that this building is deteriorated, unsafe, below standards, and deleterious to public safety. The motion carried wlanimously (4- 0). D. Resolution #97-52, Opposing Legislation Providing a Public Subsidy for Construction of Additional Professional Sports Facilities Mr. Fritsinger explained that the proposed resolution, drafted by Sen. Linda Runbeck, would oppose legislation providing a public subsidy for construction of additional professional sports facilities. He noted that the resolution is not specific and takcs a broad stance against public subsidy for such a facility. . Councilmember Keim stated her opposition to this resolution, as the resolution is not directly specitic to the proposed Twins stadium. She stated her belief that the City should not be getting involved in tllese matters, as these are State matters. Mayor Probst agreed, stating the State has elected representatives to solve tllese matters, and suggested the City take no action on this resolution. No action taken, E, Ordinance No. 302, Amending Cable Francbise Ordinance No. 226, Article II, Section 4, Franchise Term Mr. Fritsinger stated the attorney representing the cities in the North Suburban Cable Commission has recommended that the eities extend the term of the franchise to allow for final contract language negotiation with Meredith Cable. Staff recommends that Council adopt Ordinance #302, extending the term of the existing franchise agreement to January 18, 1998. MOTION: Malone moved and Keim seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance #302, Amending Cable Franchise Ordinance No. 226, Article II, Section 4, Franchise Term, extending the contract to January 18, 1998. The motion carried unanimously (4- . 0).