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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 12, 2007 Page 4 of 30 have 60-90 days to grant or deny franchise applications received fron1 providers; and impacted the City's ability to insist on cable and gov- ernment access channels. Ms. Wilson noted that lobbying efforts were underway, and an attorney had been hired to challenge the FCC Order. Ms. Wilson also alerted Councilmelnbers to Qwest's "shopping around" a bill in the State legislature, attelnpting to move franchising rights to a state level; and cautioned Councilmembers and citizens to alert their legislators to vote against such a proposal. Ms. Wilson ad- vised that current state law required a franchisee - cable operator - to provide service to everyone in a city's jurisdiction, but that new legis- lation may not require such a provision, and may create more piece- meal impacts. Councilmember Kough and Ms. Wilson advised Councilmembers that the League of Minnesota Cities had drafted a model right-of-way or- dinance for cities to consider; and suggested that the City review its right-of-way regulations. Ms. Wilson advised that the NSCC was working on a model franchise agreement in case one of their 10 communities was approached by Qwest; and would be brought forward at a later date for pre-approval. Councilmember Kough advised that the five percent received from the current franchise agreement provided revenue to fund two City of Roseville jobs. Discussion included whether the City had a separate right-of-way or- dinance, which was affirmed by Engineering and Public Works Direc- tor Duane Schwartz; a possible effective date of the FCC Order some- time within 30-60 days after publication in the Federal Register; and no public comment period prior to the order becoming effective. Mayor Klausing asked that Ms. Wilson keep the City informed on the status of the FCC Order. Ms. Wilson and Councilmember Kough advised citizens that scholar- ships were available, totaling $30,000, for post-secondary education