RES 23-10Councilmember Beyer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-10
A Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 23-04 Relating to Issuance of a
Franchise Agreement to Tekstar Communications, Inc.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a lengthy ordinance granting a 15-year franchise agreement of the
cable franchise to Tekstar Communications, Inc. 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
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular office hours in the office
of the city clerk.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following summary of the ordinance, by at least four -fifths
vote, is approved for publication:
City of Elk River, Minnesota
,Ordinance No. 23-04
The Tekstar franchise ordinance grants a 15-pear cable television franchise to Tekstar Communications, Inc.,
authorizing operation of a cable system and delivery of cable services in the city pursuant to the Cable
Ordinance. The franchise ordinance authorizes Tekstar 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 Tekstar.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Grupa, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Grupa, Westgaard, Bearer,
and Wagner and the following against: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present: Mayor Dietz, Councilmembers Grupa. Wesigaard Beyer, and Wagner and
the following absent: none.
By Order of the City of Elk River, Minnesota. Passed and adopted this 6th day of March 2023.
j J. 46ietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk