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GREGORY J. HELLINGS <br /> Attorrrey at Law <br /> t3000 Crooked I.41W Blvd. <br /> Coon Rapids, MN 55448 <br /> (612) 755.0576 <br /> FAX: (612) 773 -725 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> 10 Centerville City Council <br /> FROM. Gregory J. Hellings / City Attorney <br /> RE: Franchise Agreements <br /> DATE: May 27, 1998 <br /> The Minnesota Public Utilities Act grants Statutory Cities the power to grant franchises to privately <br /> owned public utilities. In fact, these utilities may not use City Streets to furnish services without <br /> securing such a franchise. '['he City can charge franchise fees to raise revenues or defray increased <br /> costs resulting from utility operations and can base the fee on gross operating revenues or gross <br /> earnings from the utilities operation in the City- t will be present at the May 27, 1998 City Council <br /> Meeting to answer any questions you may have <br />