RES 19-04Councilmember Ovall
its adoption:
introduced the following resolution and moved
RESOLUTION NO. 19-D4—
A Resolution of the City of Elk River, Minnesota Approving Summary Publication
of Ordinance No. 19-02 and Ordinance No. 19-03
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Elk River, Minnesota adopted a lengthy
ordinance repealing and replacing an ordinance titled the "Cable Ordinance" which established
regulations governing cable service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a lengthy ordinance granting a 15 -year renewal of the
cable franchise to CC VIII Operating LLC d/b/a Charter Communications which authorizes
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 -administrator.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following summaries of the ordinances, by at
least four-fifths vote, are approved for publication:
City of Elk River, Minnesota
Ordinance No. 19-02
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 No. 19- 03
The Charter franchise ordinance grants a 15 -year cable television franchise to CC VIIl
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 concerning operation of the system and delivery of cable services. The franchise
ordinance is effective upon acceptance by Charter.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Christianson Mayor
and upon vote bein taken thereon the followin voted in favor thereof.
ietzU ; of unci.lmemb8rs Christianson, Westgaard, Oval, and Wagner
taken
following against: none whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present: Mayor Dietz Councilmembers Christianson,
Westgaard, Ovall, and Wagner andthe
following absent: none
By Order of the City of Elk River, Minnesota
Passed and adopted this 4th day of February 2019.
AY1'F. Sn
Tina Allard, City Clerk