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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 29.1998 9 <br /> environmental survey at 1450 West Highway 96. The motion carried <br /> . unanimously (5-0). <br /> F. Ordinance #307, Granting a Franchise to MediaOne to Construct, Opcratc, and <br /> Maintain a Cable Communications System in the City of Arden Hills; Setting Forth <br /> Conditions Accompanying thc Grant ofthe Franchise <br /> Mr. Fritsinger explained that the North Suburban Cable Commission has completed an over <br /> three-year process of negotiations with the cable company resulting in a proposed renewed cable <br /> franchise being recommended to the member cities ofthe Commission. He advised that federal <br /> law proscribes the structure of the negotiations and limits the authority of the cities to deny the <br /> renewal. While the renewal is not automatic the City may also not arbitrarily deny renewal. <br /> Basically, the City must renew the franchise unless the cable company fails to meet an identified <br /> community need, considering the cost of meeting that need. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger referred to his memorandum which addressed the key areas of variation from the <br /> previous agreement. The agreement also contains language dealing with revenues. He advised <br /> there was a lot of conversation about the length of the agreement in consideration of the changes <br /> in technology but he believes the IS-year term is appropriate and best for the City. Mr. <br /> Fritsinger noted the institutional network drops being required which will provide several <br /> locations for that service and a greater benefit to the community. He stated this has been <br /> discussed at several worksessions and staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance #307 <br /> . granting a franchise to MediaOne to construct, operate, and maintain a cable communications <br /> system in the City of Arden I-Iills; setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of the <br /> franchise. He recommended the City publish a summary and forward the documents to the Cable <br /> company. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded a motion to <br /> adopt Ordinance #307, Granting a Franchise to MediaOne to Construct, Operate, <br /> and Maintain a Cable Communications System in the City of Arden Hills; Setting <br /> Forth Conditions Accompanying the Grant of the Franchise. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (5-0). <br /> G. Ordinance #308, Sale of Strong Becr <br /> Mr. Fritsinger explained that a number of inquiries have been received over the past two years <br /> regarding the sale of strong beer by on-sale wine licensees. The Council reviewed this potential <br /> amendment to Chapter Three of the Arden Hills Code of Ordinances during conservations related <br /> to codification. Hc stated it would be appropriate for Council consideration of this amendment <br /> prior to the completion of the codification process. Mr. Fritsinger noted the two requirements for <br /> on-sale wine licensees to sell strong beer: 1) The licensee must also have a non-intoxicating malt <br /> liquor license issued by the City, and 2) The gross receipts of the licensee must be at least 60% <br /> attributable to the sale offood, The Council is asked to adopt Ordinance #308, and direct the <br /> City Administrator to publish the ordinance in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes. <br /> . <br /> DRAFT COPY - UNAPPROVED <br />