RES 05-002
RESOLUTION #05-02
APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE #05-01 AND ORDINANCE #05-02
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Elk River, Minnesota adopted a
lengthy ordinance titled the "Cable Ordinance" establishing regulations governing cable
service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a lengthy ordinance granting a 15-year
cable franchise to CC VIII Operating LLC d/b/a Charter Communications authorizing
operation of a cable system and delivery of cable services in the City pursuant to the
Cable Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, subd. 4, the
City Council has determined that publication of the title and summary of the ordinances will
clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a printed copy of both ordinances is available for inspection during
regular office hours in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following summaries of the
ordinances are approved for publication:
CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #05-01
The Cable Ordinance establishes certain regulations governing the
delivery of cable service in the City to ensure that all cable providers are
subject to comparable obligations and burdens. The Cable Ordinance
generally sets forth the conditions for the delivery of cable service and
requirements for cable franchises under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 238.
The ordinance is effective the day after publication.
CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #05-02
The Charter franchise ordinance grants a 15-year cable television franchise to CC
VIII Operating LLC d/b/a Charter Communications authorizing operation of a
cable system and delivery of cable services in the City pursuant to the Cable
Ordinance. The franchise ordinance authorizes Charter to use rights-of-way in the
City to construct, operate and maintain a system to provide cable services, imposes
a franchise fee, and sets-forth certain other agreements conceming operation of the
system and delivery of cable services. The franchise ordinance is effective upon
acceptance by Charter.
By Order of the City of Elk River, Minnesota
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