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�3m own., a joint effort would probably result in a better cost/benefit situation, That is, more services could be provided for the same amount, or the same a service could be provided for less. In addition, the costs associated with the franchising process could be shared and the potential for joint programming woul d i ncrease 0 . e. , school di stri ct programmi ng) W In order to determine the interest in a joint franchising arrangement, the Committee hosted a joint meeting of representatives of those communities in the CST, Mr. Tom Creighton, an attorney who is familiar with CTV and joint powers agreements, spoke at the meeting, The communities of New Brighton, Shoreview, Arden Hills and St. Anthony were represented at the meeting. It was the concensus of those present that a joint powers arrangement should be pursued. 1. The City of Roseville retain an attorney who is knowledgeable in t" the cable franchising process and who is capaDie of developing a joint powers agreement for adoption by Roseville and other interested es, Once the joint powers document has been developed the attorney retained will work with the attorneys from other involved cities Is 19 1 in reviewing this agreement, 01 t. The cost of such a project would be shared with those citieV that eventually adopt the Joint powers agrE�ement, I The-purpose of this recommendation is to provde expertise and continuity to the formation of a Joint powers body and to thereby promote further movement toward a cable franchise, Subscribers should be given the ability to choose from a full spectrum of availabl-e programming (i.e., entertainment, sports, education),, 2. The system should provide the physical and technical capacity for two- way communications (i.e., property protection, meter reading, etc.). 3. The franchise operator should be required to work with all local organ- * a izations to optimize the use of local origination capabilities (i.e., business, schools, libraries),