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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />~ <br />~HILLS <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />2.F <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />Joe Lynch, City Administrator <br /> <br /> <br />Aaron Parrish, City Planner A f <br /> <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Cable TV Services / Video Production <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />February 7, 2002 <br /> <br />BackQround <br /> <br />Currently, the city's cable television services are somewhat limited. Regular City <br />Council meetings are televised live and rebroadcast a few times throughout the week. <br />Contract staff is currently used to provide this service. In addition, a bulletin board <br />containing various city information is maintained on somewhat of a haphazard basis and <br />is not a clearly defined component of anyone's position. <br /> <br />With our new and improved facility and cable equipment, we now have the ability to do <br />things that were previously not possible and/or practical. As a result of these upgrades <br />and a readily identifiable funding source (cable franchise fees), we have the opportunity <br />to elevate the City's level of cable services and programming beyond what is currently <br />provided to residents. The information contained below outlines how some adjacent <br />communities handle local cable television operations. A proposed model for Arden Hills <br />is also provided. <br /> <br />Other Cities Cable Television Operations <br /> <br />I have made contact with a few adjacent communities to see how they handle their <br />cable television operation. A brief summary of their comments is provided below: <br /> <br />City of Blaine <br /> <br />Cable television services In the City of Blaine are provided by a salaried <br />Communications Technician. The Communications Technician is compensated <br />approximately $45,000 per year and is responsible for all facets of the cable television <br />operation. the City's newsletter, external communications (press releases etc. . .) and <br />the City's website. This individual is primarily paid from the General Fund. He is <br />compensated at his overtime rate for taping meetings. Two other Blaine staff members <br />also assist with taping meetings on a regular basis. These individuals are also <br />compensated at their overtime rate. Cable franchise fees are utilized for taping <br />meetings. <br />