HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/30/1993GITY OFAPPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
August 30, 1993
Minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of Apple Valley, Dakota
County, Minnesota, held August 30th, 1993, at 11:30 o'clock a.m. at Apple
Valley City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Branning; Councilmembers Sterling and Humphrey.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Erickson and Goodwin.
City staff members present were: City Administrator Melena, City Clerk
Mueller, City Attorney Severson, Finance Director Ballenger, Personnel
Director Boland, Community Development Director Gretz, Parks & Recreation
Director Johnson, City Planner Kelley and Public Works Director Miranowski.
Mayor Branning called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m.
Steve Mattson, of Juran & Moody, the City's financial consultant, de- BOND SALE
livered, opened and read the bids received for the City's $3,340,000 BID OPENING
General Obligation Improvement Bonds. The apparent low bid, of ten
received is Harris Trust and Savings Bank at a net interest rate of 3.8682 percent.
Mr. Mattson then checked and verified the bids.
The Council received a letter dated August 19, 1993, from Star Cable- STAR GABLE
vision describing the change in cable service rates effective September RATE CHANGES
1, 1993. Lisa Washa, of Star, was present to describe the changes in
response to rate regulation provisions contained in the Gable Act and developed
by the FCC. They are asking that the City not certify with the FCC to regulate
rates at this time.
Councilmember Sterling asked what will happen if Star does not get retransmission
consent from the local channels? Ms. Washa said negotiations are proceeding. If
consent is not obtained by October 6th, the local channels will be replaced with
other channels. If they cannot be rebroadcast, cable customers will have to use
an antenna or rabbit ears to pick up the channels.
The Council asked for an update on the local channel retransmission status at its
September 23, 1993, meeting.
MOTION:
of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, accepting Star Cable-
vision's letter of August 19, 1993, and not certifying
with the FCC to regulate cable service rates at this time
with the understanding Star Cablevision will act as if it
is regulated and seek consent for rate increases. Ayes -
3 - Nays - 0.
ACCEPT STAR
GABLE RATES
STAR SOLICITOR
PERMITS
MOTION:
of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, authorizing issuance of
13 solicitor licenses to Star Cablevision marketers for
door-to-door solicitation from September 7 to 17, 1993.
Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Dakota County, Minnesota
August 30, 1993
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Mr. Mattson reported that ha has verified the bids and recommended award to
Harris Trust, the low bidder.
MOTION:
of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, adopting Resolution No.
1993-189 accepting the low bid of Harris Trust and Savings
Bank, at a net interest rate of 3.8682 percent, to
purchase $3,340,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds
of 1993 and providing for the terms and conditions of
issuance. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0.
RES. 1993-1~
AWARD SALE
$3,340,000
MOTION:
of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, setting an informal
meeting at 6:00 p.m. on September 15, 1993, at Gtty Hall
and inviting the Planning Commission to attend. Ayes -
3 - Nays - 0.
SET INFORMAL
MEETING
MOTION:
of Humphrey, seconded by Sterling, to pay the claims and
bills, check register dated August 26, 1993, in the amount
of $595,388.29. Ayes ~ 3 - Nays - 0.
MOTION: of Sterling, seconded by Humphrey, to adjourn. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:17 o'clock p.m.