HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of February 18, 1997 Regular City Council Meeting ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regulax meeting of the Rosemount City Council was duly
held on Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875
145th Street West.
Mayor Busho called the meeting to order with Councilmembers Anderson, Wippermann, and
Edwards. Councilmember Carroll entered the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Also present were City
Attorney LeFevere, City Administrator Burt, and Public Works Director Osmundson. Attorney
LeFevere lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no public comments or responses to public comment at this meeting.
Staff added one item to New Business, Item 8.a. Cable Television Memorandum of
Understanding.
MOTION by Edwards to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Wippermann. Ayes: Four.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Administrator Burt reported that the cities of Apple Valley,Farmington, and Lakeville have held,_- �
discussions regarding the upcoming renewal of the cable franchise for each. The co ' 'es
believe that their baxgaining power will be increased as a group and that there wili e l� '
duplication of attorney fees and other costs. Lakeville had previous negotiations with Marcus
Cable and has chosen to continue separately with the option to join in at a later date.
Rosemount's franchise expires in 1999 and staf�would recommend negotiating jointly with Apple
Valley and Farmington by adopting a Memorandum of Understanding.
MOTION by Wippermann to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding for the Cable Television
Franchise Ageement renegotiations with Marcus Cable jointly with the cities of Apple Valley, '
Farmington, and Rosemount. Second by Anderson. Ayes: Anderson, Wippermann, Busho,
Edwards. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Busho noted that the Committee of the Whole meeting has proven to be helpful in
allowing Councilmembers to fully study and understand issues regarding the City of Rosemount.
One Councilmember has a conflict with the regular meeting day chosen so a different date will be
considered. Discussion followed. The meeting would continue at the same time, 6:30 p.m.
MOTION by Anderson to change the Committee of the Whole meeting to the Monday before the
second City Council meeting of the month effective April 14, 1997. Second by Busho. Ayes:
Wippermann, Busho, Edwards, Anderson. Nays: None. Present: Carroll. Motion carried.
Mayor Busho noted that a formal meeting with State Representative Dennis Ozment at his office
will take place tomorrow, February 19, 1997. Councilmembers are invited to attend.
City Administrator Burt and Mayor Busho will be attending an all day program on February 20th
at the Dakota County Technical College.
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ROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS '
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 18, 1997
Other upcoming events are: February 21, 3:10 p.m., the Youth Summit; Maxch 8, the Firefighters
Banquet; and March 15 the Shamrock Awards.
Mayor Busho adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Jentink, Recording Secretary
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
The City Council Agenda Packet is Clerk's file 1997-09.
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