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ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-008
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC.,
D/B/A COMCAST TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS; SETTING FORTH
CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR
REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ORDINANCE, IF ANY, AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN;
The City Council of the City of Arden Hills ordains:
STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE
The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to bring about the further development of a
Cable System and the continued operation of it. Such development can contribute significantly to
the communication needs and desires of the residents and citizens of the City and the public
generally. Further, the City may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services
and enhanced economic development with the development and operation of a Cable
Communication System.
Adoption of this Franchise is, in the judgment of the Council, in the best interests of the City and
its residents.
The specific terms and conditions of the Franchise Ordinance, Sections 1 to 14, and Exhibits are
available for review at City Hall, City of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN
55112.
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