IV.7. Order Public Hearing to Consider Applications Received for a Cable Franchise; Genellie (CR 2015-052)
April 21, 2015 Council Report 2015-052
Order Public Hearing to Consider Applications Received for a Cable Franchise
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Order a public hearing for May 19, 2015 to
consider the application for a cable franchise.
This action will continue the process of considering a new cable franchise for the City of Hopkins.
Overview
The City has received a proposal for a new cable franchise from Century Link. State law requires a
public hearing be held to allow for an opportunity for comment on the proposals.
The City Council cannot award a franchise at this meeting. By state law the Council must wait at least
seven days after the public hearing to award a franchise.
The Southwest Suburban Cable Commission and its attorney will also be reviewing the proposals. A
Commission meeting has been scheduled for April 22.
Attached are the Council's copies of the franchise application. An analysis of these applications and a
comparison to Comcast's franchise will be provided in the future.
Supporting Information
Public Hearing Notice
Timeline for Processing Request for a Cable Television Franchise
Cable Television Franchise Application – Century Link
___________________________
James Genellie
Assistant City Manager
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Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
City of Hopkins, Minnesota
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Hopkins, Minnesota will hold a
hearing on May 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, to consider the applications received for a cable communications franchise. The
public hearing will be held at the City Hall in Hopkins, Minnesota. All interested parties
are invited to attend and voice their opinions. Written statements may be submitted at
or before the public hearing.
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Dated this 21 day of April , 2015.
CITY OF Hopkins, MINNESOTA
By:
Its: City Clerk
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PROCEDURAL TIMELINE REGARDING THE
REQUEST FOR A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
City of Hopkins, Minnesota
DATE TASK
February 2015 Meeting of Commission staff and any other interested parties to
review process, law, concerns.
March 16, 2015 City considers publication of Notice of Intent to Franchise.
March - May 2015 Commission begins negotiations regarding franchise terms with
prospective Applicant.
March 26, 2015
City publishes Notice of Intent to Franchise once each week for
two (2) successive weeks in local newspaper. Notice also mailed
directly to existing operator (Comcast) and other prospective
April 2, 2015
Applicants (CenturyLink).
April 15, 2015 Closing date for submission of Application
April/May 2015 Consideration of Application received.
April 21, 2015 City meets to call Public Hearing.
April 30, 2015 City publishes Notice of Public Hearing
May 19, 2015 City conducts Public Hearing regarding Franchise Applications –
considers resolution regarding qualifications.
April 2015 Preparation of report by Moss & Barnett regarding qualifications
of Applicant’s.
April 22, 2015 Commission meets to consider Applicant’s qualifications and Moss
& Barnett’s report – issue recommendation to Member Cities.
– April 22, 2015 is the Commission’s next regularly
scheduled meeting date.
May ___, 2015 Commission considers Applicant’s Franchise and issues its
recommendation to the Member Cities regarding adoption of the
Franchise.
May/June, 2015 City Council considers award of Franchise to successful
Applicant(s)
June 2015 Successful Applicant accept franchise document and submits
required closing documentation
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