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LMCCC - January 1993 Heeting <br />Page Three <br />oalazar said that this increase would go against everything tne Cable Commission <br />has been fighting for with the new legislation. He then asked if an official resolution <br />should be drafted. <br />Daniels stated that the attorney has recommended that the Commission do nothing at <br />this time, as Hennepin County has not made it's intentions clear. <br />Thies asked about statutory exemptions and if these should be looked at. rincn <br />stated that would be part of the plan if it comes to ? legal battle with the county. <br />Olds stated he feels that keeping informed is very important, however, he hates to <br />see the Commission spending money on any action at this point considering that this is a <br />city wide if not a state wide problem. <br />Pattrin suggested that the Comr.ission write a letter to the newspapers to let the <br />people know what's going on, so that if this takes place the Commission is not blamed for <br />not taking action to stop it. Olds stated that at this point, the county hasn't mace <br />their position clear and the Commission should wait to do anything as the attorney <br />advised. <br />Salazar concurred witn Olds in waiting to take action, however, wanted to go on <br />record as stating that he feels this would be an outrageous increase. <br />Daniels said that the a2-S3 charge should not be on any bill without Triax <br />informing the Commission prior to it's appearance. <br />c) Status of Beginning City Council Coverage <br />Daniels stated that five cities will be covered and they are Snorewood, Tonjca Bay, <br />Excelsior, Spring Park and Victoria. They will be cablecast on Channel 8 starting <br />sometime in February 1993. <br />Brancel stated that council coverage is a great way to communicate with <br />constituents. <br />Daniels said that any other city wisning telecasts of council mee'.ings could be <br />included in the 1994 budget, as it is drafted. <br />VI. <br />a) <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued <br />Kegional Channel 6 Update <br />Brancel introduced Chucx Slocum from Channel 6. <br />Slocum distributed a list of options for resolving the reception problem and gave <br />a brief synopsis of eac.^ (see attached). All those listed would cost aore than Channel 6 <br />can afford. However, a campaign is currently being planned for raising funds. They are <br />hoping for a possible $200,000 being available for technical enhancement in approximately <br />a year or so. <br />Pattrin asked if the Excelsior studio is in line of sight of Pillsbury and if so <br />using it Instead of the Mound Studio as head end. Daniels saio that no it would not <br />Batter if it was in Excelsior or Mound the signal is still blocked. <br />Brancel said that the options given do not seem feasible without the funds and <br />even if they were possible they would taxe 6 Bonchs to a year to lapleBent. SIocub <br />concurred. <br />Salazar asked the Coamission to refer to Motion 11.17.92.4 which reads <br />*Salasar aoved in favor of tape delay programming anu that at the January 1993 meeting of <br />the CoBBission Channel 6 reports with a final decision of whether to expend the funds to <br />repair ^he reception problea when a solution is found. Thies seconded. Motion passed <br />unanimously. * <br />Salazar then asked if this motion will be followed at this seating, seeing <br />a 'final decision* has not been deterained by Channel 6. <br />Brancel stated tnat sne concurs with Salazar in that this should be <br />She then offered the solution of teaporariiy removing Channel 6 and allowing them the <br />tiae to repair the reception probleBs Channel 6 now has and during this interie replacing <br />it With C-SPAN II. <br />how <br />decided upon. <br />1 <br />t