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l i RESOLUTION
F SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �
Presented B � ,
Referred To Commi ee: D e
1 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Counci wishes to determine the appropriate levels, quality and costs
2 of the public, educational and governme tal (PEG) access services being provided pursuant to the
3 Saint Paul cable television franchise, an
4 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council wishes to examine alternative scenarios whereby PEG access
5 services could delivered in a more effect e and efficient manner; now, therefore, be it
6 RESOLVED, that Council Research, wit assistance from the Office of Cable Communications and
7 upon solicitation of comment from the g neral public, PEG access users, PEG access service providers
8 and City video production staff, is, by Ja uary 15, 1995 to provide a comprehensive study of PEG
9 access services in Saint Paul including lo er cost scenarios for the provision of PEG access services
10 along with the costs and benefits of each and, be it further
11 RESOLVED, that upon completion of t s study, the City Council will, after public discussion and
12 debate, determine the level of future PE access services in Saint Paul and the manner in which they
13 are to be delivered and, be it further
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14 RESOLVED, that in order to support th I Council �his policy review, the administration is to
15 provide copies of all communications and documents concerning PEG access services and to suspend
16 any new initiatives with respect to the pr 'sion of PEG access services and, be it finally
17 RESOLVED, that the contract with the p esent 'designated entity,' is to be extended to June 30, 1995�
18 at which time as the City Council shall re ffirm or change this designation.
*Insert Amendment: exce t that, sho d the Council determine to issue RFP or en a e in
contract ne otiat'on as a result of the above anal sis, the contract should
rovide for earl cancellation
Y� Navs Ab ent Requested by Department of:
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, Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date � �-�
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Adoption Certified by Council Secreta y By:
By� Approved by Mayor for Submission to
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Approved by Mayor: Date �_
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cit Council � 11/2/94 � RE� �S�E �
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Councilmember Thune � ❑ ��TM�T�Y ❑ pTM��
UST EN� 8Y ( ) � BUDOET D�T08 � FM. i MOT. &ERVICE8 DIR.
. ❑ MAYOR (011 AS818TANT) �
TOTAL #t OF SIONATUF� PM►GBS ( ALI. LOCATION8 FOR $�GI'1ATURE)
ACTION REGUESTED: _ �
Requesting the Mayor to not issue ny RFPs regar•ding the provision of cable televisio
services unless it has been dete ned that the City Council,is in agreement with the
policy changee fmpl3eit in such a P.
RECO�A1'IOi�18: MP►ow (� a� R�Not (iq . PERSONAI SERYICE CONTAIR�7� MtiST �lNWER TME �O�L01Np�ti t�t�EiT10N8: :
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_ CIS COMMNTTEE _ YES NQ
2. Ha6 this per�n/Nrm ever bNn a dly employ�? ,
_ S'TAFF _ YES NO �
_ DIatAICT COURT _ 3. Does thls Ps�� P� a� rwt norm�yr P�d bY any current oNY artpioya�
SuPPORTB WF1K�1 �IL OBJECT1vE9 YES NO k :
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'� MANUAL AVMLABl.E IN THE PURCHASING OFFtCE (PHONE �. '
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, : � ROUTING ORDER:
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��'� 8elow are correct routMgs tor the fhra most (requent rypss of documents: '
t �� CONTRACTS (aasumes autiwrized budget exists) COINrt�I� AB80Lt1�lON (Amsnd Budp�b/Accapt. tirents)
,�' t. OutsidaAgsncy i. Deparbnant Direcwr
� 2. DspaRment Dirsctor 2. Budset �eclor
:� 3. City Attomey 3. City Altomey
4. Mayor (/or contracts over s15,000) 4. AAsyoNAscistar+t
5. Hunfan Riphts (tor contracta ov� i50,000) 5. Gy Counc�
� 6. FMsnCe and Management Servk:•ss Okector 6. Chiet Acoount�n� Fa�anoe and Managerr�ent Serviaes
§ � 7. Ffnancs /►ccounting . ,
� ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER&:(Budpet Revision) COUNGIL t�SOtUT10N (eN When. �d O�ina�wss)
1. AcUviy Managar 1: DepertmeM Direa�
:� 2. Department Accountant 2. (:ily Attorn'sy
�`� 3. Department [lirector � 3. May� Aaaistant
'� 4. Budget Director � 4. City Coundl
' .� 5. City Clerk
.«� � 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Services
� � L! � ADMINISTFiATIVE ORDERS (all othe�s)
:� 1. �epartment Director -
� � 2. City Attomey
��� 3. Finance and Manegement Servk:es Dlrector
' � � 4. City Cle�k
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TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNATURE PAGES
Ind�ate the #�of pages on which s�naturea are required and papsrelip or fla�
�ach of thess p�s.
. � ACTION REt�UESTED
� Describe what the projecUrequest aseks to accompiish in either chronologi-
t cel order or order ot impatance, wMcheve� fa most ap�op�fate fo� the
� � iasue. Do not write complete aentence�. Begin eech item in your list with
. � � a verb.
i RECOMMENDATIONS
?� ` Complete it the issue in question has been presented before any body, public
x or private.
SUPPORTS WHtCH GOUNCIL OB.IECTIVE?
,, Indicate which Council obJective(s) your projecllrequest supports by listing
the key word(s) (HOUSIN(i, RECREATION. NEIQHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT,
BUE)GET, SEWER SEPARATION). (SEE COMPLETE LtST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.)
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+ � ' PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS:
�� This irdom�atbn wiH be used to detem�e the dy's Ifability tor worksra oompet�atbn cieims, texaa and propsr dvil e�rv�s hirinp rulea.
; � INITIATIN(i PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOATUNITY
Enplaln the situation or c�nditiona that created a need for you� project
� � or request.
' � ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED
�•� Indicate whether this is sirnply an annual budget procedure required by iaw/
�,� charter or whethe� there are specitic waya In which the City of Sai�t Paul
and its citizens wfN bsnetit from this project/action.
� � � DISADVANTAt3ES iF APPROVED
' � What negative ettects or major changes to existing a past proceases might
� thia project/roquest produce N k is passed (e.g., traff'�c delays, noise,
� � tax Increases or assessmenta)? To Wlwm? When? For how long4
° � � DISADVANTACiES IF NOT APPROVED
� What will be the negative consequences if the promised actbn is �ot
��� approvedT Inability to deNver servk:e?'Continued high traBic, noise,
��� accideni rate7 Loss of revenue?
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� � FINANCIAL IMPACT
Afthough you must ta1�x the fntormatbn you provide here to the issue you
� i are;addresaing, in generel you must anavMer two questions: How much ia iE
� going to cost? Who is goiny to pay?
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Green Sheet �
RESOLUTION
UL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
Referred To xi Committee: Date
1 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Counc 1 wishes to determine the appropr' te levels, quality and costs
2 of the public, educational and govermm �tal (PEG) access services bein provided pursuant to the
3 Saint Paul cable television franchise, a
4 WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Counc wishes to examine altem tive scenarios whereby PEG access
5 services could delivered in a more effe ive and efficient manne , now, therefore, be it
6 RESOLVED, that Council Research, th assistance from t Of�ce of Cable Communications and
7 upon solicitation of comment from the eneral public, PE access users, PEG access service providers
8 and City video production staff, is, by J nuary 15, 1995 t provide a comprehensive study of PEG
9 access services in Saint Paul including 1 wer cost scena 'os for the provision of PEG access services
10 along with the costs and benefits of eac and, be it ther
11 RESOLVED, that upon completion of is study, e City Council will, after public discussion and
12 debate, determine the level of future P G acces services in Saint Paul and the manner in which they
13 are to be delivered and, be it further
�,,*� v �+�
14 RESOLVED, that in order to support t e uncil � this policy review, the administrati is to
1� provide copies of all communications a d ocuments concerning PEG access services and �o suspend
16 an� new initiatives with�respect to the p 'sion of PEG access services and, be it finally
.w r
17 RESOLVED, that the contract with t present 'designated entity,' is to be extended to June 30, 1995
18 at which time as the City Council sh 1 eaffirm or change this designation.
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Ye s Navs sent Requested by Department of:
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Grimm
Guerin
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T une B y�
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secr ary g
BY� Approved by Mayor for Submission to
Council
Approved by Mayor: Date
By:
By:
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Green Sheet #
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Preaented
Referred T , Co itt . D e
1 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of aint Paul has established City policies garding the
2 operations of public cable television se 'ces within the City of Saint Paul thr gh the enactment of
3 Chapter 430 (Cable Communications S 'ces) of the Legislative Code and e gant of a franchise,
4 contained in Appendix H of the I.egisla ive Code (Cable Communications ranchise - Continental
5 Cablevision of Saint Paul, Inc.); and
6 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of aint Paul has reserved for i elf the authority to designate the
7 access entity in Appendix H, Article III ection 6.d; and
8 WHEREAS, Appendix H, Article III Se tion 6.k(i) speci�es t t access and local origination services
9 will be placed under the control of a no -profit entity or ent' ies; and
10 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of aint Paul has d ignated Cable Access Saint Paul (CASP) to
11 be the access entity for the City of Sain Paul; and
12 WHEREAS, the Mayor of Saint Paul h indicate is intent to issue a Request for Proposals to
13 provide access and local origination se ces in a anner not in accord with the policies established by
14 City ordinances; now, therefore be it
15 RESOLVED, that the Mayor is request d t inform the City Council of any changes he is proposing in
16 City policies regarding the cable televisi ranchise along with his justi�cation for these changes
17 supported by complete information and alysis regarding the effects of these proposed policy changes;
18 and be it ,
19 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ay r is requested to not issue any Request for Proposals
20 regarding the provision of cable t evisi services unless it has been detemuned that the City Council
21 is in agreement with the policy anges plicit in such a Request for Proposals.
Yeas Na s sent Requested by Department of:
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Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Cou il: Date j
Adoption Cer fied by Council Secre ary g ,���; /� � �'� �y� f� �/5
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BX� Approved by Mayor for Submission to
Council
Approve by Mayor: Date
By: By�
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�\ CITY OF SAINT PAUL
`,"'' ���:': �'� OFFI E OF THE CITY COUNCIL f� I ��
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DAVE THUNE CHARLES REPKE
COUIICII PtCSideIIt Le3lslative Aide
BARBARA BENSON
Legtslative Secretary
November 21, 1994
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Norm Coleman �Ol� ,� 2 i594
Mayor
City of Saint Paul �
Room 290 City Hall �`":��'''��:'f;`,�' "'r� f
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15 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, Mirmesota 55102
Dear Mayor Coleman:
To clarify the intent of the Coun il's recent resolution concerning cable access:
The Council would be supportive f your selecting a representative to be in communication
with the Cable Officer and Ge Strathman as Council Research prepares its analysis.
Further, in reference to docume ts requested, this simply refers to any information or
analysis the administration has p pared which would be helpful in the analysis.
The Council is hopeful that this rocess would proceed with the cooperation and mutual
goals of service and efficiency on'the part of both Council and Administration.
Sincerely,
i
Dave Thu
reside .
Samt Paul City Council
c: City Council Members
Deputy Mayor Pam Whee ock
CITY HALL SUITE 310B SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/266-3620
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