CR 2000-137 Order Public Hearing to Consider Applications Recived for a Cable Franchise
. August 2, 2000 Council Report 2000-137
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 September 5, 2000 to
consider the applications that have been received for cable franchises.
This action will continue the process of considering new cable franchises for the City of Hopkins.
Overview
The City has received two proposals for new cable franchises. 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. It is likely that the negotiations for new
franchises will take several months.
. The Southwest Suburban Cable Commission and its attorney will also be reviewing the proposals. A
Commission meeting has been scheduled for August 9.
Attached are the Council's copies of the franchise applications. An analysis ofthese applications and a
comparison to Time Warner'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 - WideOpenWest
. Application for Cable Communications Franchise - Everest Connections
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ssistant 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 September 5, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider
the applications received for a cable franchise. The public hearing will be held at the Hopkins
City Hall, 1010 South First Street, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343. Copies of the applications are
available for inspection at Hopkins City Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend and
voice their opinions. Written statements may be submitted at or before the public hearing.
Dated this 2nd day of August, 2000.
CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
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. City of Hopkins, Minnesota
Timeline for Processing Request for a Cable Television Franchise
--subject to change in City's sole discretion--
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May 24, 2000 Meeting of Southwest Suburban Cable Commission and any other interested
parties to review process, law, concerns
June 6, 2000 City considers publication of Notice of Intent to Franchise
June - August Commission begins negotiations regarding franchise terms with prospective
applicants.
June 14 and 21,2000 City publishes Notice of Intent to Franchise once each week for two (2) successive
weeks in local newspaper (Notice also mailed directly to Time Warner, WOW,
Everest, Seren and other applicants)
July 14,2000 Closing date for submission of Applications (must be at least 20 days from date of
first publication)
July 14 - August 2, 2000 Consideration of Franchise Application
. August I, 2000 City meets to call Public Hearing
August 9, 2000 City publishes Notice of Public Hearing - 10 to 14 days before conduct of hearing
August 2, 2000 Preparation of report by Moss & Barnett regarding qualifications of Applicants
August 9,2000 Southwest Suburban Cable Commission meets to consider Applicant's
qualifications and Moss & Barnett report - issue recommendation to Member
Cities
September 5,2000 City conducts Public Hearing regarding Franchise Applications - considers
resolution regarding qualifications.
Late September - Early City Council considers award of Franchise to successful applicant(s) - must be at
October least 7 days after Public Hearing - no time limit on when action must be taken.
October - November Successful applicants accept franchise document and submit required closing
documentation - typically within 30 days of grant of franchise
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