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~I~ESO~A , ' RESOLUTION 09-093
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CABLE COMMUNICATION
FRANCHISE TO INTEGRA TELECOM
Motion By: Hedberg Second By:
LeMair
WHEREAS, Federal, state and local laws and regulation set forth the procedures and
conditions under which a cable communications franchise can be issued; and
WHEREAS, The City has taken steps pursuant to Federal, state and local laws including:
• Publication of a notice seeking applicants in two successive
issues of the City's official newspaper.
• Preparation and issuance of a request for proposal.
• Receipt of one proposal.
• Conducted a public hearing on the proposal.
• Negotiated a franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, One proposal was received from Integra Telecom in accordance with the public
notice; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was conducted at the time announced in the public notice; and
WHEREAS, There was no opposition to the proposal presented at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, Correspondence from Integra, the proposer, and from Mediacom, the existing
cable operator, has been offered and considered by the City; and
WHEREAS, Discussions have taken place between the City Attorney and staff; and Integra
and Mediacom individually with respect to the franchise document; and
WHEREAS, The staff believes that the franchise proposed for Council action conforms to all
Federal, state and local laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 238.081 provides, "Subd. 7 Award of Franchise.
Franchises may be awarded by ordinance or other official action of the
franchising authority."
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The franchise dated June 15, 2009 is hereby approved.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF JUNE 2009.
YES
NO
Hau en X Hau en
Erickson X Erickson
Hedber X Hedber
LeMair X LeMair
Millar X ill
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