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07/27/1979 CONF MTG - 5638, CONFERENCE MEETING�- JULY 27, 1979 1. Request for a Coordinator from Anoka County Communications Workshop 2. Preliminary Qiscussion - 1980 Budget 3. Other e s CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 TfLEPHONE ( 612)571-3450 July 27, 1979 To Mayor and City Council Members: First, I must apologize for not being able to attend this meeting, but circumstances dictated that I have to be out of town. Ken Brennen the Secretary/Treasurer of the Workshop will be in attendance to answer any questions. Mr. Brennen is one of the original members and founders of the Workshop. Blake Balzart will show a composite tape of program- ming that has recently been cablecast on the public access channel. Many of these programs were praduced by the Workshop. Mr. Balzart will be able to explain the Workshop's recent production activities. I hope that if any members of the Council have any additional ques- tions after this meeting, that they wil� feel free to give me a call later in the week. ' I will be in attendance at the regular Council meeting August 6, to formally present the proposal. MK/sk Sincerely, � !sk-� ���� C�.�-J�`�. Mark Scott, Chairperson Anol:a County Communications Workshop MEMO T0: CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS MEMO FROM: MARK SCOTT, CHAIRPERSON, ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP MEMO DATE: JULY 12, 1979 RE: Request for a Coordinator • The Anoka County Communications Workshop was originally organized during the summer of 1974, stemming from a Community schools class in Television Pro- duction. The Workshop met once a week, producing programs of interest for the Fridley community. In December of 1975, the Articles of Incorporation for the WQrkshop were filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State. After approval by the State, the Workshop received its non-profit status. The Workshop filed for tax-exempt status in hlarch, 1978. During the summer of 1978, the State approved the Worshop's request, making the l�lorkshop a bor�afide rron-profit/t«x-exempt organization. The purpose of the Workshop is to make use of the access channels provided by General Te1evision, Inc. Generaliy, the Works��op is designed as a nucleus to assist, promote and produce access programming for the Fridley community. The purposes of the Workshop are more completely outlined i�i the by-laws. Included in the by-laws are the purpose, organizational structure, board of directors, meetings and the responsibilities of a coordinator. ' The Workshop has been producing access programming for the past five years. During these years programming has been sporadic, with many lapses in programming altogether. The main problem in consistent programming and growth of the Work- shop has been the absence of a full-time coordinator. � coordinator would provide the Workshop with a manac�cr to handle the daily affairs, make it possible for citizens to easily contact a representative of the Workshop, to organize training and assist in productians. . The Workshop is at this time, making a formal proposal to the City of Fridley to provide "seed money" to hire a full--time coordinator. The objective of the Workshop is to make the public and governmental access channels a viable communica- tion entity in Fridley. This can be done by educating the community about access potential, training people in producing programming and generally providing programming that is of interest and benefit to the community of Fridley. I. Position Requirements for Coordinator: The responsibilities for the coordinator are in three basic areas: education, technical and management. - A. Education If access is to be successful, then the community must understand what access is, how it benefits them, and how�they can use it. The coordinator must be capable of going out into the community to inform and educate the public about .vhat the potential access holds for them, and to stimulate its use. The coordinator must be educated on national and regional deve1opments in access,and , be aware of Federal and State access requirements. This informa- then must be made readily available to the public. Finally, it is the primary function of the coordinator to publicize the avail- -ability o.f public access channels and faci-lities to citizens, groups, organizations and government in the Fridley community. -1- B. Technical The coordinator will be the primary person to organize training sessions in the use of video equipment. This will �ean the coordinator must have expertise in tele -- vision production. In many cases the coordinator will be teaching television production. The coordinator will be available to asist persons and groups in their productions. This person will be responsible for managing the use and maintenance of any equipment owned, borrowed or leased by the Workshop. C. Management The coordinator will manage the day-to-day affairs of the Workshop. This person would be involved in proposing pro- jects for the Workshop to undertake, including grant writ- ing to solicit funds from organizations and foundations. These funds will provide the necessary money to ultimately make the coordinator's salary self-sufficient from the City's original °seed-money". The coordinator will also be a liaison between the Workshop and the cable company, and the City of Fridley. This person . will be representing the Workshop and be highly visible. It is therefore necessary, that he be involved in all aspects of the 6Jorkshop's activities, and be given responsibility in areas of budget and administration of funds, organizing vol- untary committees, ta assist in the operation of the Workshop, � and make day-to-day operational decisions. It would be ex- ' pected that the coordinator would assist the City in dissemina- ting information on the government access channel. This sort � of cooperation would provide the Workshop with constant con- tact with the City and it's needs, and also, serve to 'keep abreast of the public. II. Accountability: The by-laws of the Workshop outline that the coordinator is solely responsible to the Board of Directors of the Workshop. The Board of Directors is elected by the Workshop membership. The coordina- tor would be expected to work closely with the CATV Commission and the City of Fridley, and give consideration to any of their requests. This autonomy is needed for the coordinator position, so that no special interest groups can unfairly influence the Workshop's acti- vities, above all, the Workshoq must remajn objective in providing services to the community, -2- � III. Location of Coordinator: 0 It would be best if the coordinator's office is located at General Television. At the studios,regular office hours would be scheduled � for answering telephone calls, demonstrating equipment, and to ac- commodate peopl,e or groups interested in using the public access studios. GTV has agreed to this arrangement. 0 IV. Agreeme�t t�ith City: The Workshop would like to enter into agreement with the City, a legal contract (see attachment) to: educate, train and assist the public in access; to serve as a resource center for information, materials and equipment; to serve as a receiving entity for grant monies; and to assist the City in programming the government ac- cess channel. The �orkshop will keep records on all financial trans- actions and make reports to the City. There will also be written operational reports made to the City. The Workshop in return is asking for "seed money" to hire a co- �rdinator. After the fi�rst contract run� out, a second year sum � would be negotiated to assist the Workshap in its work with the City in disseminating formation on the government access channel. V. Programming: The Workshop is presently producing a half-hour public access pro- gram entitled "Fridley Forum." The program focusses on events, act- ivities, information and groups that are a benefit or of interest to the Fridley Community. Initially, any additional new programming will be modest. But, there � are many groups i.n Fridley who can help to make access work: the schools, senior citizens, the churches, the business community and the many community organizatians. All of these groups have important things to communicate to Fridley. The fiollowing are the types of programs that could be cablecast on the public and government access channels: A. "Fridley Forum" B. Public Interest/Service Films (see attached letter, April 13, 1979) . . C. Parks and Recreation - pragrams, classes, demonstrations, etc. D. Man-on-the-Street Interviews--issues in Fridley, the region and State. -3- . • ' 0 m 0 E. Senior Citizen News-"Gray Panthers Speak" -their concerns, acti- vities and organizations. • F. Library Happenings-Informational programs from the Fridley 8ranch Library. G. Business Profiles-a look at the businesses and people in Fridley. H. Police and Fire-inform residents of fire and crime prevention. I. League of Women Voters-informational, interview candidates, act- ivities. � J. Schools-sports, concerts, plays, arts, commun.ity ed., etc. This is a list of possible programming. Many of the civic, church and professional organizations will have programming ideas of their own. � VI. Budget: The proposed budget would include the first year� sal.a ry and ex- penses for the coordinator. It is important that the coordinator be able to function for an entire year, without the Workshop immediately having to be concerned with the salary. During the first year it.is most important that the coordinator focus efforts on educating and training the public, and orqanizing the Workshop. After this is done the Workshop will have a proven track record and be able to approach funding organizations with confidence. The initial monies the Work- shop is requesting from the City is to be used as "seed money" for the coordinator`s salary and expenses. A. Proposed Budget: * Salary . . . . . . . $14,000.- $15,000. *Insurance . . . . . . . �450.00 . *Office Supplies . . . . . $100.00 *Car Expenses . . . . . . $600.00 *Educational/Travel/Expenses .. $450.00 It is felt that the salary should be in the fourteen to fifteen thou- sand dollar range for a number of reasons. The candidate for the co- ordinator position should have some experience in working with the com- munity orginizations and local government. The Workshop would like to have some continuity in the posi�ion, so that there is not a frequent turnover. To do this the position will have to be attractive. This is why the level of salary is in the moderate range and fringe benefits including health caverage, two weeks paid vacation and paid sick leave are offered for the position. A number of insurance agencies have been �� contacted about coverage, and $450.00 seems to be adequate for one year. The coordinator will be expected to use their own car in most cases, this is why an average of fifty dollars a month is al- lotted. It is hoped that most office supplies can be found and donated, but the Workshop expects there will be need for some mail- ing costs. The Workshop would expect the coordinator to attend seminars and conferences, both to represent the Workshop and as an educational experience for the coordinator. It is hoped that the original screening far the coordinator position will have representatives from the Ciiy, the Cable Commission, Gen- eral Television, the Fridley community and the Workshop Board. This group will then be able to convey to the candidates what is expected of them from the various community groups, and each group will feel they had_some direct effect on the direction the Workshop will take. The Anoka County Communications Workshop wants to make access a viable community communications medium in Fridley. To do this the Workshop needs the City's help in�getting this effort started. At this time the Workshop is asking for the "seed money" to hire a coordinator for one year. Enc. Articles of Incorporation of Anoka County Communication Workshop, Inc. By-Laws Anoka County Communications Workshop, Inc. Fridley, Minnesota. AGREEMENT, Between Bloomington Video Center, Inc., and City of Bloomington (this is similar to the agreement the ACCW would like to sign with the City of Fridley. At.this time our atiorney Douglas Hedin is reviewing the agreement.) APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION 'REQUEST FOR EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION (letter dated May 4, 1978) -5- Dear Madam/Sir: . As you may be aware, the City of Fridley has a cable te1evision (CATV) system which services nearly 2,000 Fridley households within the city limits. Along with additional television services offered to CATV subscribers, e.g. (Madison Square Garden Sports, Home Box Office, WGN Chicago, WTCG Atlanta, etc.), the system is capable of "airing" locally originated programs on the Public Access Channel (#25) and Government Channel (#30). The City is currently exploring the feasibi1�ty of programming various public interest films and video tapes on either the Public Access Channel or the Government Channel. It is my understanding that yaur company may have films and video tapes on subjects ofi general public interest. Educational/informa�ional films and tapes dealing with health, safety, environrnent and technology would be ideal. However, �epics of a more _ specific nature would also be helpful. 4Je believe that these resources would be of benefit to the community. If your enterprise has any 16mm films or 3/4 inch video cassettes which would fit into the general category of "public interest programming", and if you would be t�illing to lend �:hese mater°ials for this new public information venture, ��ae would appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Of course, because some of th�se films and tapes may have copyrigl�t limitations, we �vill appreciate your granting proper clearance for us to cablecast your pi°oductions. It is our hope that this new communications medium will be used to serve better the public interest. If your company is interested in contributing to this progr�mming ef-fort, or if yo�i have any further questions, please cal l Peter F1 en�i ng , Acimi ni sti°ati ve Ass i s tant to the Ci ty Planager, or alake Qalzart, Communications Aide at 571-3450. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Nasim M. Qureshi Ci ty hlanager (�MQ/[�Q/ph ..�kG`���� f. ` , ` � �, ,� �I r . ,- I f ..,..w..�... � .., I I � ; � ` IIRTICLFS OF TPJCORPORATIO?� , � �F �i !1N(1i:A Ci�ll"Il'Y CO'9"tU"IIClIT I(lil� !�10'.?Y.SfIOP, IPIC. , IJe. thc� �indersi�lned, for the�pu►•poses of forrnin; a corporatian :� �ui:i��r an,! i�ursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317 0� �1innesota Si:atutes, " i�lill4l11 �s t.h� Rlirs��esota �lonprofit Corporation �lct, do hereby associate o�i�•::�lvt�s t����eth�r ,�s ,1 body corporate and aciopt the fullowin� Articles o� li;�:����,�oratioi�. ARTICLE I - t�1��4c 1.1) The name of tne corporation shall be Anoka County Comrtiurzications t��orkshop, Inc. ARTICLE II - PUP,nOSES s 2.1) The purposes of this corporation are to receive and r^�in- tain a fund or funds of real or personal property, or both, and subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply t�e ti�hole or any part of tne income therefrom and principal thereof fcr the ex�ress purpose of su;��orting exclusively cha•ritable, scientific, literary or educational purposes �•rithin th2 meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of thz Internal Revenue Code, either direc�ly or by contributions to charita5le, scientific, literary or educational organizations ti�rhich are described in Section 5�J1(c; (3) and exempt frorr taxation und�r Section 501(a) of the Internal Rever�ue Code, �rovided ho�riever, that no part of such inco�e or principal shall be contrihuted to any such orc�anization �•ihose net earnings, or any aart thereof, inure to the benefiz of any private shareholdE;� or indivi�ual or any substantial nart of the activities of ��hich is carrying on propoganda o•r other4��ise attematinc� to influence legislation. _ 2.2) The income of the cor�ora�ion for each taxable y2ar shall b2 di5tt°ia��Led ai, su��i� t;�ne and in s�;ch tr,anner as not to s��bjeci t�ie cor7o- r��ian to tax ur�d�r Se�tion 4942 of the i��ternal Reven+.�e Code. 2.3) 7h� objectives of this nonprofit corporation are: a) To e�'ucate members of the public to th° potential uses of vid�o co;�ir,unications in the conmunity. b) To provide traininc� and technical assistan:e t'.iat ��rill promote citizen usc of ayailable cablecasting facilities as a non-corrr�ercial means of communicat�on. c) To serve as a resource center for infor�mation, materials, and equipr�ent relatinc� to i:he use of viileo as a communiiy co;;;municatioris medium. -1- 0 , � d) To serve as a receiving, holding, and disbursing entity for monies intended to promote non-commercial cit�iz�n use : .� . of the video medium. . t '` ARTICLE III - P�CUNIARY GAIN ;.; 3.1) The corporation shall ne�t afford pecuniary gain, incidentally . or otherwise, to its members. .; , �'* `: . . •w:. ARTICLE IV - DURATION 4.1) The period of duration of this corporation shall be � perpetual. ; ;. ARTICLE V - LOCATION � � � 5.�) The location and post office address of the registered office of the corporation shall be Fridley Branch, Anoka County Library, h1ississippi Street and Fifth Street, Fridley, Plinnesota 5543�. ARTICLE UI - II�CORPORATORS � 6.1) The name and posi office address of each incorporator of this corporation is: Kenneth R. Brennen 6716 Seventh Street N.E. Fridley, r�innesota 55432 John ki. �lelde �• 8046 Jackson Street N.E. Minneapolis, r�innesota 55432 Zane Kaiser Larry Pearson itark Scott 751 Overton Drive hiinneapolis, Minnesota 55432 11220 !Jashii}gton Street N.E. �3laine, "1innesota 55434 7190 Riverview Terrace � Fridley, "linnesota 55432 ARTICLE VII � DIRECTORS 7.1) The management of this corporation shall be vested in a 3oard of nat less then three (3) nor more than fifteen (15) directors. 7.2) The names and addresses.of the first Board of Directors and their tenurr_r in office is as follows: I erm�th R. Eirennr�n 6716 Sevenl.h Street N.E. 1 year Friciley, �1innesota 55432 ,lofin !i. Mel�fe ��)�IG Ja�:kson Stri�et N.C. M i iiiic������1 i`. M i nnesc�ta 554 ;2 1 year _.�.. •, � Larry Pearson f�fark Scott 751 Ovc�rton �Jrive P1i nrieapol �i ;,"t inneso ta 55432 1 year 11?_?_� !lashinc�ton Street �I.f:. a 61ain�, htinnes�ta 55a3� 1 year 719� Ri verv i ev�� Terrace Fridley, r1innesota 55�32 1 year '' ARTICLE VIII - PROHIQITIOI�S 8.1) The corporation shall be prohibited from engagin.g in any act of self-dealing (as detined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code), from retainirg an�/ excess busine3s holdings (as defined in Section �343(c) of the Interna1 Revenue Codz), from making any investments in such nanner as ta subject the foundation to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, and from making any taxable expenditures (as de�`ined in Sec- tion 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.) ARTICLE IX - F�RSOPlAL LIABILITY 9.1) There shall be no ��rsonal liahility of the members of the corporation for corporate obligations. , ARTICLE X�- CAPITAL STOCK }.�.�} T�e corporation shall have no capital stock; rather, it stiall be organized on a membership basis as mo7�e fully nrovided in th° By- L3�,�s . . ARTICLE XI - TERMI^lATIO�! 11.1) In the event.of termination, dissolutian, or winding up of this coraoration in any manner or for any reason, its remaining assets shall be dis�ributed te such one or more organizations describ�d in Section 501(c) (�; of tn� Inierral Revenue Code as shall best accomplish the purposes of �,��? r�r�C?"�� �Otl. ,• ,,, . ,L ', c � � .���day : I�� �IT�1�SS 1H�.R�EOF, tive have hereunto set our hands this ,.� oT ;JoveMb�r, 19i 5. n � ._,.� _ •'� �'�' L�21�%r► - Kenneth R. Qrennen � �,� �f �w%?,, ��. ��Jc�hn H. P�lelde / �i ' -.-��i'.�. � — L -fl�i' -f�-� 7i�IlE' �il1SCY' � �.. t �•'�4 t/l�-�y Y.,.._ cS�___ � �.�lt' y �'C"�'1 SOtI ,.- � 7 r�.� / � �'7 C`�i Z� . � , :1.K. _ ; f. � . , �. .. r�ti,, r� �: s � t� t: :� . : s .. . * QY-LAWS � - ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS �WORKSI-IOP, INC. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA � I. Purpose: The Anoka County Communications Workshop, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exem�t community organization formed to ser•de the citizens of Fridley, Minnesota through the use of the cable i;elevision network franchised by the City of Fridley. The primary purposes of the Workshop are: A. To facilitate, pron;ote, coordinate and assist in public service community programming of benefit or interest to the members of the . . � Fridley community; B. To inform and educate members of the community of the potential communication benefits and services which cable television can provide to Fridley; C. To provide training and technical assistance that will help the members of the Fridley community realize the potential of cable television ��. as a source of noncommercial means for communication; D. To serve as a resource center for information, materials, Qrogramming, and equipment; and � E. To serve as a receiving, holding, and disbursing entity for monies intended for use of the cable televis�on medium. II. Organi.zational Structure: The Anoka County Communications 4�orkshop, Inc. is composed of the P1embership, Qoard of Direc�:ors, Coordinator, and any Committees necessary for fulfillment af the 4lorkshop's purposes. A. Members hi p : '� � - 1. The only qualifications for Membership in the organization are: a. a bona fide interest in the noncommercial use of the video medium b. substantial agreement with the objectives of the organization as set out in the articles of incorporation c. payment of dues as established in these bylaws � 2.. Any person meeting these requirements is eligible for membership in Anoka County Com�T�unications Workshop, and no other qualifications � may be imposed �or the purpase of excluding any individual from . ._ membership.. ' 3. Each member of �he Anoka County Communications Workshop is entitled ta vote on motions, resolutions, and otiier appropriate matters that come before the hlembership at any regular meeting. ' Page 2 � �y-Laws 4. Term of inembership: Membership shall run.from September lst to ' Augusl: 31st of each year, with partial year payments for new • members set by the �oard of Directors. . 5. Classes of inembership: Y a. Rec�ular (voting� membership: Available to any person at an � annual cost of $10.00 per year. b. Student membership: Available, with voting privileges, to any registered, full-time elementary, secondary, high school, vocational, technical school, college,'or university student at an annual cost of $5.00. � c. Organizational membership _� Available, without voting privileges but with full access to the Workshop's services and facilities for all members of the organization, at an annual cost of �100.00. d. Sponsoring membership: Available,.without voting privi1eges, � to any person or organization that may wish to be recognized but nat active in the Workshop, at a minimum annual cost of �100.00. � 0 �' 8. Board c�f Directors: The Qoard of qirectors shall serve without pay. The Board exercises the respons�bilities and powers of a nonprofit tax-exei,��t corporation and taN:es necessary action to protect that status. . The Board also provides recommendatiai�s on �dorkshcp policies, operations, .. � and activities to the Coordinator. Board members assist the Coordinator in gaining access to human, material, informational, and financial resources necessary to tdorkshop activities. 1. h1embershi : The Board shall be composed of 3 to 9 persons elected � annually by voting members of the Workshap. Each member of the Board shall serve far tv�o years any may be reelected for an unlimited number�of terms. Terms of the Directors shall be staggered so that no rnore than fi ve ��ti 11 be el ected i n any gi ven year. Mi d-term vacancies on tr�e Board shall Ue filled until the next annual meeting by a vate of the Qoard. 2. Meetings: T�e�Board shall meet quarterly at a time and place � arranged by the Chairperson. S�ecial meetings may be requested hy any metnber of the Goard or by the Coordinator. 3. Procedures: The E3oard shall select from its members a Chair- person, ►Nho shall be responsible for� calling and conducting meetings. In order to conduc�: b�isiness, a quorum consisting of one more than half 1:he number of existing Qoard rnembers must be present. Mati:ers befare the (3oard shall be decided by a simple majority voi:e of Qoard n7embers present. Qoard meetings are open to tf�e Membershi�, but the aoard may meet in closed session to discuss confideni:i�il matters. �lembers of the f3oard standing to benefit from any ciecision under discussion by the Qoard shall abstain from � � � Page 3 Qy-Laws . • voting. The �oard shall establish a set of Operating Rules for the 4lorkshop. The L'oard shall select from its� members, a Secretary and a treasurer, both pasitions can be held by one Board member. The Secretary: will keep records of the corporation, including meeting minutes and membership lists, and copies of all co•rres- pondence. The 7reasurer: will keep records of all financial transactions, will maintain the corporations accounts and promptly pay all bills authorized by the membership. C. Meeti n s : 1. Regular meetings: The memhership sha11 meet in September and /�pril of each year, at a time and place to be announced by the Board of Directors, for the purpose of electing the directors, receiving a report on the Workshop's status, and deciding any other matters requiring a vote of the Membership. The election for the directors will be held at the September m�eti�ng. 2. Meetings' da�es wi11 be announced to the Membership at least two tveeks in advance to permit members time to schedule agenda iterns with the P_r�s-��rrt�h��rp�=�sc�,. ' 3. No official action may be �;aken by the members of directors, which will in any way obligate the corporation, un7ess approved at a regular meeting of the members, and by a majority vote of those members present. ' 4. A regular meeting of the Membership'�ne called in the manner descri bed above. 5. All meetings of the members, or the board of directors of the � Anoka County Communications Wpc��kshop will be open to the public; except Board Meetings on confidential matters, outlit�ed in Section II. B..3. Procedures. , 6. Special meetings: The Board of Directors may ca11 special meetings. 7. Vot�n ; Appropriate matters brought before the Membership shall be resolved by a simple majority vote of the members present, t � except in the case of amendments to the Bylaws, as provided for in Section III. . III. Amending Procedures: Tf it becomes necessary to alter the Anoka County Communications t�;i�gksh�p's Qylaws, a��iendn�ents or revisions may be made by: A. Proposal af the cf�ange by any voting member; any Board member, or the Coordinator at a meeting of the Board of Directors; and Q. Preliminary approval of the change by at least two-thirds of the Board menibers ; and , . .. . .. ,� I ,� � Page 4 By-Laws ' C. A two-thirds confirming vote of inembers prese�t at either the annual ��1eml�ership n�eeting or a special Membership meeting, of which a11 voting members have been adequai;ely informed. IV. �issolution: In �he event that both the members, at a regular members � meeting, and the board of directors, at a board of directors meetin`g, should each vote by a 2/3 majority to disso1ve the corporation, or if the corpor- ation is ordered dissolved by any due process, all unencumbered funds of the corporation ��rill be prorated and retured to the granting authorities; unencumbered membership dues will be prorated and returned to the members. V. Coordiriator: The Coordinator is selected by, is direct�y responsible to, and is advised by the Board of Direciors. The Coordinator is responsible for: � � . A. Coordinating, promoting, and assisting in the deve1opment and cable- casting of local progr�amming; . B. Assisting individua7s and organizations in creating programs and using equipment; o �1��,� C. The use and maintenance of equipment owned or used by the r; D. Budgeting, administering, and reporting (as specified by the Qoard) on all funds al1ocated by the Board; � E: Contracting with individuals and organizations for services; F. h1anaging the day-to-day affairs of the Anoi<a County Communications k�orkshop ; G. Actively interfacing with the broadest p�ssible range of inembers of the Fridley community, institutions, organizatiQns, and officials; H. Assisting the City officials in producing their newsletter, programming the goverment access channel; and T. Recommending to the Board operating rules and changes. VI. Committees:: The Roard or Coordinator may organize any voluntary committees or councils deemed necessary to the tdorkshop. � �%,j• , , � T d' . � , `� f AGREEh1ENT 1't�is «r�reement, made and entered into this _ day of , 1977,� by and between i;he City of Qloomington, a Minnesota municipal corForation, i�� the County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as "the City," and Bloomington Video Center, Inc., a nonprofit corp�ration in the County of }�ennepin, Siate of Minnesota, witnesseth: For and in cor,sideration of the prom�ses, covenants, terms, and provisions herein contained, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows: 1. Period of Agreement. This agreement sha11 be effective January 1, 1978, through December 31, 1978, subject to termination as hereinafter provided. 2. Responsibilities of B7oemington Video Center, Inc. Bloomington Video ' Cent�r, Inc. agrees to provide, on behalf of the City, services to Bioomington residents as follows: a. 1'o ec?ucate m�mbers of the public to the potential uses of video communications in the commun�ty. b. To provide training and technical assistance that will promote citizen use of available cablecasting facilities as a non-commercia] means of communication. c. To serve as a resource center for information, materials, and equipment relating to the use of video as a communications mediun?. d. To serve as a receiving, holding, a.nd disbursing entity for monies intended to premote non-co�unercial citizen use of the video medium. -1- : e' � . . '� e. To provide at �he request of the City, assistance to City staff in the programming of its government access channel, at no , additional cost. 3. Bloomington Videa Center, Inc. further agrees to keep and maintain a qualified staff of personnel, both paid and volunteer, necessary to perform the services herein set forth. 4. For the period of this agreement the Ci.ty will�grant to Bloomington Video Center, Inc. the sum of Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred and no/100 ($12,500.00) Dollars; such amount being a part of the portion of the revenues from CATV Franchise fees designated for local programming. Said amount shall be payable quarterly, on the first business day of each calendar quar•ter, beginning January 3, 1978. 5. Bloomington Video Center, Inc. shall keep accurate and complete records of all financial transactions and shall provide to the City, on or before hlarch 1, 1978, a complete written financial report of .its opera- tions during the period of this agreement. Said records shall include an accounting system maintained in a genera1ly accepted manner, �ncluding, if applicable, the filing of proper tax returns to the Federal and State governments, such as payroll tax returns or corporate income tax returns (or per°mitted alternates). 6. aloomington Video Center, Inc. shall provide to the City a written report of its operational activities, including whatever data will assist the City in evaluating the effectiveness of the Bloomington Video Center, Inc. in the provision of the services herein set forth. Said report will be _2- : - .�- ; � , provided ta the City withir� sixty (60) days after the cessation of the periad of this agreement. Bloomington Video Center, Inc. will also - provide an interim progress report of its operational activities by June 30, 1978. 7. Bloomingtar. Video Center, Inc. shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the City and all of its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims i'or losses, injuries, damages, and liabilities to persons or property occasioned wholly or in part by the acts or omissions of B7oomington Video Center, Inc., its agents, officers, employees, members, guests, patrons or any person or persons asso.ciated with Bloomington Video Center, Inc. for any purpose. 8. Insurance. Sloomington Video Center, Inc. will provide proof of li�bility insurance, naming the City as an additional insured in an amount and form as approved by the City Manager. 9. Bloomington Video Center, Inc. sha11 provide to the City documentation that it has obtained nonpr�fit exempt status fram the Federal Internal Revenue Service and the State of Minnesota Department of Revenue. 10. It is understood and agreed that no alteration or. variation of the tPrms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto. 11. In the event of a breach by Bloomington Video Center, Inc. of the terms or conditions of tl�e Agreement, the City shall have, in addition to any other legal recourse, the right to terniinate this agreement forthwith. -3- 0 _ : � Furthermore, either party may, by 30 days notice, terminate this agree- ment. Upon termination of the Agreement, all uncommitted portions of . the grant shall be returned to the City. Final determination of any such uncommitted amount shall be as determined and agreed upon by the City Auditor and Bloomington Video Center, Inc. Tn witness whereof, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed by their proper officers, thereunto duly authori2ed. Witness: Witness: CITY OF BLOOMIf�GTON Ci ty i�1anager Mayor BLOOP1INGTON VIDEO CENTER, TNC. - 4 - Title . : �' I •. ANNUAI REPORT BLOOMINGTON VIQEO CENTER -- 1977 The Bloamington Video Center has come to the completion of its firsi year ot' operation. In that time thirty organizations have produced at least one program on the access channel. Eighteen individuals, not representing an organization, have also produced programs. The content of the programs have included the foliowing topics: local sports; theater, music, and art; religion; public affairs; news and information; com- ntunity education; and hobbies. Approximately five and one half hours of new programs are produced each week. The programs are then a]ternated and played back at various hours during the week for maximum audience viewership. Back in February, the access channel was cablecasting six hours a week. Now the channel is offering approximately fifteen hours of 7ocally produced programs per week. It is physically impossible for the coordinator, the only paid employee, to go and tape every program, educate the public, etc. The success of the Center depends on whether or not the community is wiiling to take on the re- sponsibility of their own programs. So far, the people involved are �villing to lea�°n h�w to produce their shows, operate the video equipment, and pro- mote their programs. Once a group or an individual is confident in producing h�s own program, the coordinator is free to help more groups get started. It is through �;his methad that a caminunity operated, local channel can truly evolve and flourish. The �enter has establish�d an internship program with Normandale Community College. This last sprirg ttvo students from Normandale interned at the Center. They learned the day to day opera�ion of the Center as well as pro- duced a series of five programs on happenings at Norma��dale of inter�st to the Bloomington community. In January anoth�r student will begin interning at the Center, This internship program with Narmandale has been cf consid- erable he1p to the Center. A graphic design major firom the University of Minnesota used the Center as t her project. She desiyned logos and a multi purpose mailer telling about the Center and how one could produce programs for the channel. Tn September, the Center had its first fund raising drive. The drive was threefold. First it dre�v visibility to the activities of the Center. Sec- ond, it educated the co���ii�unity on how they could produce their own programs. Third, it generated funds for the Center. The Center raised $960 through the Grab 8ag raffl� and TV dinner. rifty 6loomington businesses donated over �2,500 in prizes for t}» raffle. The money raised went to the general operation of the Center and to ihe equipn�ent fund. i In May, the first issue of the INNERTUBE, the Center's newsletter, went out to members, friends, and organizations in the community. The purpose of the IHNEI2TUQE is to let people know what is happening at the Center and to ed- ucate them to public access. . The Ceni:er is setting up a fund specifically for buying its own video equip- ment. Throughou� its first year, the Center has used the equipment available from the Cable Company, the schools, libraries, and Bloomington Police Depart- ment. For its first year, this has been sufficient to meet its needs. As demand for the equipment increases, it is necessary that this fund be estab- lished. Presently the Center is exploring local corporate funding for th� purchase of a portable, two color-ramera studio for the possibiiity of cable- casting Monday night council meetings and for local productions. The Center has joined the National Federation of Locai Cabie Programmers. This organization is striving to unite all access groups throughout the United States. The purpase of this orranization is to help in lobbying with the FCC and as a resource orqanization for access groups. One of the biggest problems facing the public access cP�annel is that of vis- ibility with7n the community coupled with the low penetration of cable sub- scr.ibers within the area. At this tim� the only way to confront this prob- lem is ta physically go and talk �r��ith groups and individuals about access� and offer,the services of the Center to them. Also, the Center tries to ed- ucate the corr�munity about the programs on ihe chann�i and the services of the Cetitei� through the local media. The response from groups and individ- uals has been quite good. The people are excitied about bzing a part of dev- eloping iheir own community channel. The money that the Center receives from the franchise fee, memberships, and donations, just about covers the operating expenses. In arder for the Center to hecome a"self sufficient service to the cornmunity, ather means of aener- ating money is necessary. As of December 1st, a rate card for studio prod- uctions has been established. The purpose of the minimal fPe is to cover the services offered during the taping. It is too soon to tell hoti� this �vill effect the number of persons producing in the studio. The membership to the Center represents twenty eight individual members and two organizational memberships: The number of people ��ha have joitied the Center has not been as high as expected. Nor members who have produced pro- grams continue to do so. The Center does hope thatthese individuals and organizations will join. In return, the Center ►vill continue to serve them in creating a local channel. 7hrougf�out the year the Center has strived to fulfill the purpose, goals and objectives set forth in the by-iaws and charter. The Center has experienced � , , many successes in helping the community create their own channel reflecting Bloomington. The response from the commun�ty has been very good considering the Center's first year of operation. On the following pages, lists of organizations and the programs they have producPd and descriptions of individually produced proyrams are included. 0 t Y� EXAMPL� OF DAILY ACCESS SCHEDULE ,� 3:OOpm DEVELOPING A HEALTNY SELF-C�NCEPT IN CfiILDREN speaker Ray McGee talks with parents at Valley Vievr Elementary Schooi Q:30 IiOLIDAY FEASTING a cooking shaw produced in cooperation with Community Education and the Qloomington Video Center 5:30 A BEHINQ THE SCENE LOOK AT OLIVER interviews with performers and the director for the Civic Theater's produc�ion of OLIVER 6:00 PERSPECTIVE 4lITH CLYDE ALLEN a local public affairs program 6:30 SCHOOL NEWS SPOTLIGHT Don Heinzman hosts various administrators .� and teachers and visits area schools � - 7:00 HE LIVES an inter-denominational religious program 7:30 HIGH SCHOOL BASKEiBALL Jefferson vs. Burnsville 9:30 GREAT APE SANCTUARY a production by local high school students i'rom Kennedy Hign School 0 : r — -. , � ., � ,. � ORGANIZA7IONS NAVING PRODUCED PROGRANiS ON TNE ACCESS CNANNEL ASSOGI/�TION FOR CHILDREN 4JITH LEARNING DISIBILITIES A baseball game in which Bloomington chi1dr�n participated was taped. BLODMINGTOI� ART CENTER Exhibits and the ten t�leek series, FRIDAY FESTIVAL, were taped and shown on the access channel. BLOOi��INGTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Various championship games were taped, and the children participated in th� play by p7ay announcing. BLOOMINGTON CIVIC THEATRE A behird the scene look at the productions of MAN FROM LA MANCHA, THE BOYFRIEND, and OLIVER was taped for viewing over channel 10. BLOOMINGTON COh1h4UNTTY EDUCATION` A four part cooking show was sponsored to discover whether or not there was an audience for community education offered via the access channel. . BLOONiINGTOfd HOCKEY ASSOCIATION A promotional tape for BLADE DAY was produced. BLOOI�tINGTON PARK AND RECREATION The junior teen program produced a show tel- - iing.of the summer ac�lVlt1°S at the Teen Center. BLOOt�{INGT0�1 PUSLIC SCHOOLS Concerts, piays, anc! games are taped at the schools and played over the channel. Don Heinzman, public relations director at for the school, hosts a shotiv called SGHOOL t�EWS SPO?LIGHT. BL�OMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCH�STRA Promotional programs have been prod�ic�d abaut varicus concerts. BLQOMI�GTON UP;ITARIAN CIiURCN A special service was recorded for playback on the channel. CNEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM Carolyn Cade produced a three part series on recognizing drug dependency and coping ��rith the illness. CHOW CHOW CLUB This group produced a promotional tape on a dog show. CREEKSIDE GOMMUNITY CENTER Special events were taped at Creekside to edu- cate the community on its activities. DEP7. OF TRANSPORiATION DOT made a prog�°am dealing with the traffic prob- lems facing i3loomington. FIRE QEPARTMENT The Fire Dept. made a brief program on promoting FIX-UP CLEAN-UP WEEK. klENNEPIN COUNTY FOS?ER AGENCY During Foster Nome ty'eek, representatives from the county did a promotional tape on how one could be a foster parent. �oster parents from the conununity made sixty second spots on their experiences. �. t f - ,— � .�� � , . li�NtdEPIh VO-TECH, SOUTN CAMPUS Students from the schools have helped organ- izations make their oam programs. They have also helped run the Center and produced a series of proyrams. NUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION This commission learned how to use the portapak and have taped meetings/speakers to share with the community via the access channel. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE The IRS produced a four part series on new laws effECting the 1977 tax returns. Tliis program was produced at VCI, a prod- uctian facility, free of charge. LEAGt�E OF WOMEN V0�'ERS The League has taped various meetings in which pol- itical conclidates debated the issues facing Blaomington. They also taped an energy conservation symposium. I�iARRIAGE AWARENESS This non profit organization did a promotional tape on some of their services that they offer. MINN�SOiA PIEDICAL ASSOCIATI4N They offered a twelve part series dealing with rearing cPlildren entitled A(V OUNCE OF PREVENTION. NON SMOKERS' RIGNTS ORGANIZATION ?'his organization had a town meeting at Creekside in which rights of non smokers were discussed. The program was taped for vietiving on the channel. N�RMt�NDALE GOhiMUNITY COLLEGE Thraugh the internship proqram, students hati�2 produced programs about Normandale tha�; would be of interest to B7oomington. OX$ORO LISRARY Story hours and visiting performers were videotapeci for play- back on the access channel. PARE�lT/C�iTLD CENTER The Parent/Child Center tapes their mQnthly speakers an� has the progr°ams played back on the channel. SOU71iDALE LI6RARY The library lets the Center uses the two color-camera studio for taping of various programs. Currently, a camputer series is being produced at the library. ST. LUJCE'S LUTHERaN CHURCH The Christmas special serivice was taped for ; playback during the week before Christmas. TRANSCENDE�T/�L MEDITATION Ti�1 produced a four part series on new happenings in the movemenl:. ' � � . _ ,�;;� � `f . � , � • , :. , . PROGftAMS PRODUCED QY INDIVIDUALS PERSPECTIVE� WITN CLYDE,AL.LEN This public affairs serie�s features various- guests from local, county, and state government. GREAT /�PE SANCTUARY This program series is produced by various Kennedy High Schaol students. It can be best described as being similar to SATURDaY NIGHT LIVE. GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN SAGA This seven part series deals with the history of the american train system. A ttICHT A7 THE MOVIES The two part program deals with a look at the old, silent films. QUICK N EASY RECIPES Easy recipes are featured in iiiis fifl;een minute seg- ment series. NE LIVES An in�er-denominational religious series featuring Christian t�st- inonials. KARA7E Eiasic karate techniques and some advanced techniques are featuree� in this series.. ROIiING EYE. The portapak captures on tf�e street i nter�ri e�evs tivi th 1 ocal ci t- izens. LAIRD BROOK SCHP�IDT-ONE h1AN GRDUP THINKER Mr. Schm�dt deals with words, iheir origins and meanings. HIGN SCHGOL SPORTS Local high schools tane their games and then have the ps•o- grams played back on the channel. : � � w � Form -G ��fi+�� ' (4?ov. May 1977) � t�c�ertm+nt of U�e lroawry Intorm� kavrnue ;•rvta �l���li�atQOa� �or �e�c������crn of ���r��stio� U��der Sectic�n 501(c)(3) of ihe �r�ternal ?.evenue Co�le To 6o ti�cd In the Key pis• trict tor Ihe area in wi�ich the ory.anization has its principa{ otiice ot pface of bUSIf1CS5. i'hi� 2pplicatioti, when properly completed, >hall constitute the netice rr.quircd undr.r section 50F,(al of the Internal Revenue Codo in or�Ser thaY r�i appiic��nt may be treatr,d as ciescribed in section �Ol(c)(3) of the C�de, and the notice under section 508(b) appropriate tc, an organizati�n c{aiminE not to be a private toundation within the meaning oi section 509(a). (Read the in- sb�uc:tiuns for cach part car:tulty betoro makinE any entries.) The organization must have an or�;anizing instrurnent (See Pa�t II) before this application may �e filed. f'art i--�dentification 1 Futi narric of organization Anoka County Communications Workshop, Inc. 2 Employer identification number (If none, attach Form SS--4) SS-4 Attached. 3(a) Address (number and street) �/o ]?ridley J3ranch--Anolca County ( Check here if applying under section: Library--T?issi_ssippi Street and Fi_ith Street [] 501(e) � 501(f) 3(bj Cirj or town, State and ZIP code I�ridley, Minnesota 55432 �i Name and phane number of person to be conta�ted ir. Mar_}: Scott: 612-57�-1934(Work?. .ri M�nth the annual accounti��g period ends 6 Date iiicorporated or formed 7 Activity Codes December 12-8-1975 I 122 � i3(a) t-tas the organization tiled Federal income tax returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes F(�. No If "Yes," stafe the forrn number(s), year(s) filed, and Internal Revenue Office where filsd � ............................................ a(b} Has the organization filed exempt organ+zafiion infarmation returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes � tJo If "Yes," staie the form number(s), yesr(s) filed, and I�ternat Revenue Office where filed � ............................................ t��rt Il.�--'1'yp�: of �ntit� an� (?rgani�.ational L?oc�lments (�ce instructions) Check the a»plica�Ie entity box be(ow and attach a conformed copy of the organization's.organizin� and operational documer.;� as indicate� tor each en*.ity. (� Coiporaiio;i—Articles of incorporation, bylaws. � Trusfi—Trust indenfure. [� Other--Constitution or articles, bylaws. Pari 1lI.—�1�ii�;tiGs a�u �;��r�ticnai In:oritzuiic�n - - — 1 Y,Ihat sre cp� wi{i is� t{�e organi<.ation's s�urces of financial sup;�o�t? List i7 crd°r of magnifud�. 4i a porti�n of the receipts is or will be deri:�ed from the earnings �f patents, copyriah,ts, or otf�er assets (Rxcluding st�ck, bor�ds, etc.), identity sucFi i:em as a separate source af receipt. Attach representati��e cupies of so;icitaYions for financial support. 1. Private Foundat:ions 2. Governmental Assista.nce 3. tie�bership Dues l�.. ��olunfiary publ:i.c contribu�.ions � Describe the or�anization's fu�d-raisin�; program, both actuat and plannec, and explain ta �vhat extent it has b�en p�t into eNect. (Inclu�c; <fatails of fund•raisin� acti��ities such as setective maiNngs, formation of fund-raisin� c�mmittees, use of professional fund raisers, etc.) _ Tt�e ozgan.:i.ation'��s staff will invesL-igate fundi_ng sources and wi11 then apply for sticti functing u�lder the guidance of a fundi-aisi.n� com'nittee oi the Board of 1)irectors. A dues sch�dule for n,embers has been esL'abla.slicd. f dec.lare undor tho psnaltic: c' per'IurY that 1 am .��thori:ed t� s�t:�� this applic:tion en hr.H:�lf o( !hn »bo�'� orF.anL-at:un and { have axaminod thts tsppliestfon, inciud'uig tho ;�a'onipanyinE statemet�l., and io Utia Aest of my knowleJ�;o it is truo, �orroct and cernpleta. ,�' /� ,� ,-•. � d'� .-- �� ��� ,/�. � � ��f�—'-- PRrS I I�L;NT P11.'1P.CII ! v ].9 7 8 . � , �� � � `=i-�.: •---.._..� - t=- .................... ................�---------•-------y •-•-- s ._.� ...._.. _.__.. .---....._.,.._..---•------ ��� (Si,�i�:�turn) ltl� or authorlt of sl nor � � E�pt��� w�.�-• � b1�1RIC :�CO'T,�S, Forn± 3023 (Rav. 5-77) Page 2 ."_,. . , Part fif.--Activitics and Operational Information (Continued) ' �3 Give a narrative description ot the activities presently carried on by the or�anization, and those that wiN be carried en. (f the or�;anization is not tully oper�tionai, er.plain r�hat sta;,e of devefop�tent it5 activities have reached, what further steps re- main for the or�;anization to become fully operationat, and vihen such further strps �vill take place. 7he narrative should spe- cifically identify ihe scrvices performed ur to be ner(ormed by.th� orranization. (Do not state the purposes of the organization in €enerat tr.rms or repr_�t the lan�ua�;e ot the orranizational documents.) If th� organization is a 5chooi, nospitat, or medical research arp,anization, include suiticient information in your description to clearfy show that the organization meets the defi- nition of that particula� activity that is contained in ihe instructions for Part VII-A. ACCW is not yet fully operational.. Further development is contingent upon the development of cable television in Anoka County, rfinnesota,.the availabiliCy of public access channels on cable television systems in Anoka County, Minnesota, and on its ability to raise funds. The rules and regulations of Che Federal Communications Commission have required certain cable television systems to provide and make available channels for use by the public, local governments, educators, and lessors.. These four channels are frequently referred to as the access channels or reserved channels. ACCW was created to facilitate the use of�the fo�sr access channels in particular and video communication� and cablecasting�in general. Today there is one cable television system in operaticn in Anoka County, Minnesota, and that is in the city of Fridley. Althaugh the organization anticipates concentraCing much of its energy on facilitating the use of Lhe four access channels on the Fridley cable television system, the organization does have a county-wide objective. ACCW's objectives and purposes are stated in its Articles of Incorporation which are attached. ACCW seeks to implement these purgoses througli a three-part program, which is not yet operat�onal: �, .,. 1. Education and Infor_mation F.xchange. This cansists of (a) develop�uent of 2 resour.ce library, bot:h written and video, regarding the use of video couimunications in the comiaunity; (b) development of training workshops and conferences on technical niatters regardin� the use of cablecasting facilities; (c) publication and distribut-ion of newsletters, research papers, and video tapes; and (d) exchange of technical expertise <<�ith governmental bodies and educational authorities in Anoka County and with cab�e operators and other non-profit corporations having similar purperses to that of ACCW. ,. . ��� 2. Or�ani.zationa7. Evaluation and Aevel.opment. ACCW anticipates that its members will make field visits to educational authorities, governmental bodies, private groups and organizations, and individuals to determine their communications needs, and, once it becomes operational, it will provide technical assistance to meet those needs. 3. Advocacy. ACCW anticipates that it will deve].op contacts with public and privuCe agencies in ordcr to seek the utilization. of their resourses for financial and technical r =3,�.�� s�incc t o ttie users of. video and cahlecas tin� facili ties . ACCid anticipates tt�at: 4 ihe menibersh;p of the organization's governing body is: ' (a) Names, addresses, and duties of officers, directors, trustees, etc. s�:r n1T�c,tirtrr�T (b) Specializ�d knowled�e, training, ex- pertise, or pa�ticular qualifications I � �e ` � • �`7 ` t � � i Part III. . ' � Question 3 Continued i „ , iC would provide witnesses and written comments to the rederal Communications Commission, the Minnesot�z Calile Communications Board, and other regulatory agencies re�ardin� legislation which aflects the public access channels and calbe television systems. To the extent that AGCW is involved in attempting ' to influence legislation, it will constitute an insubstantial part of the , organization's activities. � �J n f �� � � - . `: . . I ATTACtiPfI:NT TO FORM 1023 Part III, Question 4 Names and Addresses of Of£�cers and Directors * .. � i . Mark Scott, President 3840 Perry Avenue North Robbinsdale, MN 55432 Cl,yde V. Moravetz, Vice President 5848 Washington Street P�ortheast Fridley, MN 55432 Kenneth R. Brennen, SecretarZ-Treas�rer 6716-7th Street Northeast Tridley, MN 55432 . Mr. �1alr,e Balzart, Coordinator 6550 East River Road � Apartr.ient 303 . . _ Fridlay, P�t 55432 Mark Walter.s, Director 616 Itice Creek Terrace Fridley, A�I 55432 - �Specialized knowledge, training, expertize, or particular qualifications Member, Fridley Citizens Advisoxy CaUle Television Commission; and member of Metropolitan Council. Communications Committee City of Fridley Staff KepresentaCi��e to Citizen's Advisory Cable Televis��% Commissian Member, City. of Fridley Citizen's Advisory Cable Television Commission Communications Aide and Er�ployee of. City of Fridley, Minnesota Employee of General Televi.sion of rridl.ey, Speci.alizing in Production of trogramming . . .. . ' * The duties of these otficers and di_recto�-s are set forth in the By-laws of tt�e corpor.arion, attached liereto. � /' � CSrm ]023 tftcv. fr-77) piea 3 " Part Ilf:�--Activities and Uperational Information (Continued) . t�.- (c) Do any ot the above persons servo as members ot tho goveming body by re�son of bein� public otficials • or bcin(; appointeci by pubiic officials? . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes � N� If "Yes," please namo such persons and explain the basis of thei� selection or appointment. (d) Are any members of the organization's governin� body "disqualified persons" with �espect to the organi- zaticn (otlier than by reason of being a member of the governing body) or do any of the members have either a business or family relationship with "disqualified persons"? (See sp�cific instructions 4(d).) .. j� Yes xf] :do If "Yes," ptease explain. (e) Have any members of the organization's governing body assigned income or assets to the organization? .� Yes {�J No If "Yes," attach a copy of assignment(s) and a list of items assigned. � � s (f) ls it anticipated that any current or future member of the organization's governing body will assign income or assets to the organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes � t�o (f "Yes," exptain fully on an attached sheet. ' • 5 Does the organiiation control or is it controlled by any other organization? .'. .........[] Yes �] No Is tho oiganization .he outgroµ%th of ariother organiza�ion, or does it have a special relationship io anoiher organiz2tion by reason of interiocking directorates or other factors? . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes � No If cither ef these ques;6ons is answered "1`es," please explain. fi IS the orpanization finanCially accountable to any other organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . [] YES �j P�o If "Yes,". please explain and identify the other organization. Include details concerning accountability or attach copies of reports if any have been rendered. - i(a) What assets does the organizaiion have that are used in the performance of its exempt function? (Do not include prop•; erty producing investment income.) If any assets are not fully operational, explain what stage of completion has been reached, v.�hat additional steps rernain to ba completed, anci when such fina! steps vrifl be taken. ACCW o�ans no propert.y or ��_ideo equi.pment at this time. It has no cash on hand. Fundinr; and contri.butions of cabl.ecasi_ng eqt�i.pm�nt are bein� sou�lit. (b) 7o whar exte��t havr. you used, or do you plan to us:: contributions as an endo�vment fund, i.e., hold contributions to pro• duce income for tt;e support of yoar exempt activities? � No coizti-ibutions have been or c��il1 he useri or lield in this manner. 8 (a) 11'hat b^nefits, sen�ices, or products wiU the or�an�zation provide with resp^ct io its exempt func!ion? See ans�oc.r to P1rt III, Qu�stio►Z 3. '1'tle org��ilization ��i]_1 assist in faci.litating commutlication (via vidco Lapc ��nd cal�]ecastinF amni;� other n�eans) bet��een �liioka Counly �;ove7-nment rind cducators. and the citizenry, b�t�aeen or�;anizations anc? individua�.s, and by so doin�; It c��j.11 enl�a�ice and pr�mote tl�e commun:iLy. IL �.�ill provide needed educational and Caclinical. services to tile cltizeiis of Anol:a County. • / Form I023 (�av. fr77) P�t� 4 ' Part lII.—Activities and Operational Information (Continued) 8(b) Nave the recip�ents been required or will they be required to pay for the organization's benc!its� services, or products7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes �j No lf "Yes," ptease explain and show how the charges are determined. F3ut SeE below. It is pos�ible that the cable television operator may char�e ACCW for the use of equipment and other expenses of the access channels; in such a case the or�;anization ma,y pass these costs along to the users. But no ` 9 Does or wi1{ the or�a�izalion limit its benefits, services or products to specitic cfasses of individuals? ...� Yes � No Orie !f "Yes," please explain how the recipients or beneficiaries are or will be selected. would � be deriied use of ACCW � �- � facilities simply because •he or she lacked funds. 10 Is the organization a membership organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes (� No tf "Yes," complete the following: (a) Please describe the organization's membership requirements and attach a schedule ofi member5hip fees and dues. See Article I of the organization's By–laws, attached hereto. Regular membership dues are $6.00 per year, and student membership dues are $3.40 per year. - (b) Describe your present and proposed efforts to attract members, and a.tiach a copy of any descriptive • literature or promotional material used for this purpose. Proposed efforts are as follows: publicity in local newspaper and CATV system, and solicitation of active members by staff of ACCW. There is no promotional material that has beeri distributed or printed at this time. (c) Are benefits, services, or products limited to members? . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes (� No If "No," please exptain. Organizations , governmental � agencies , and �individua s�vi L-h nonr�ember status may utilize ACCtd`s resourr_e library, receive technical assistance and parti.cipate in educational workshops. . I! Does or wilf the orgarization engage in activities tending to influence legislation or intervene in any way in political campaigns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes r] No If "Yes," please explain. (tYote: You may wish to file � orm 5768, [IecfionjRevocation of Election by an Eligi6(e Sec- tion 541(c)(3) Crganization to Make Expenditures to inlluence Legislation.) • SE� ATTACHriENT 12 Does the organizatian have, a pension plan for emp(oyees? . . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes [] No 13 Are you filing Form 1023 �vithin J5 months from the end of the first month in which you were created or formed as required by section 508(a) and the Regulations thereunde�`! . . . . . . . . . . . . � Yes � tvo Jf "No," and you are claimin� thst secfion 508(a) does not apply to y�u, attach an expfznation of your basis r forthisclaim.The erganization is exempt from tl�e noCice requiremenL-s of Section 508 (a) under �e�u?.ation §1.508-1(a) (3) (i} (b) . ` SEE ATTACI�,'�SFNT , 4 Part IV.--Statement as to Pr�vate �ourdation Status 1 Is the organization a privatc tounda:ion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . � Yes (i� No 2 If question 1 is answered "No," indicate the type of ruling being requested as to thP organization's status under section 509 Uy checkin� the applicabfe box(es) below: Definite rulin� undcr seciion 509(a)(1), (2), (3), or (4) check here � and cemplete Part VI1. � Advance ruling under section �+ (� 170(b)(1)(!1)(vi) or �► n 509(a)(2)—See instructions. [:xtended advancc rulin� undcr section �[] 170(b)(1)(/1)(vi) or �- [] 509(a)(�)—See instructions. 3 If question 1 is answered "Yes," and the_orE�aniz2tion claims to be a private operating .toundation,. check he�e � and completc F'art VIII. (Note; �f an cxtended advance rulin� is des(red you mu�t ehcck thc appropriate block to� an advance �uling atso.) � `� • � '. � Response to Park III, Question 11 Or�auization will not in any way intervene or participate in political campaings. The organization may file written comments with the Tederal Communications Cammission, the P4innesota Cable Communications Board, and other governmental bodies or agencies on existing and proposed.legislation or rules or regulations which effect cable communications. Repr.esentatives of the organization may also Personally appear before these governmental bodies to orally present the position of the organization on matters with affect cat�le communicarions. The organization may also appear befor.e governmental bodies or agencies for the purposes of. procuring additional public funds L-or the operati.on of the organization in order to acquire information and data concerning those governmental bodies (for the use of the aovernmential access channel), community itself, and potential users and beneficiaries of the arganization. It is possible, though not likely, that the organization may, �uring the course of carrying out its community education function through distribution of a newsletter, video tapes, and through other means, make av��ilable to citizens information concerning ptiblic issues, the subject of which may be under consideration by governmental bodies or agencies. Such activities will be undertaken solely to further. the advancement of the organization's exempt purposes; and, in no event, will such activities constitute more than an insubstantial part of . the organization's genei°al activities. 0 r '. � . � ' . � An�wer to Yar.t III, Qucstiun 13 . The attached 1?orm 1023 is not being Siled within 15 months from the day of the £irst mc�nth in which the organization was created; nevertl�eless, notice provisions � af Section SU8�(a) and Fe�ulations Section 1.507-1(a) do not apply tq the Anoka County Communications Woricshin, Inc. because tnis organization falls within the noti.ce exception set for.th in Regulation Section 1.508-1(a)(3)(i)(b) in that this organization is not- a privaCe four�dation and this organization's annual ' gross receipts since its inception have been less Chan $5000. In fact, this organization has had no gross receipts in each taxable year since its formation � i.n 1975. � ��o,m �023 tr�o�. 5-m Part V.---f'i�ancial Det� PaRe 5 � Statcment of Rcccipts and �xpcnditures, tor period endin�; .. .CCCn .ez.. ......, 19 ...... ._------l-- — • 1 Gross contributions, gitts, erants and �imilar amounts received . . . . . . . . . . ' 2 Gross dues and assessments of inembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . , 3 Gross amounts derived irom aclivities relaled to orEanization's exempt purpose ... ,�, Less cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a '� 4 Gross amounts lrom unrelated business activities ....... °' Less cost of sales . a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gross arrount received irom sale of assets, excluding inventory items (attach schedufe) . • Lcss cost or other basis and sales exper�ses of assets sold ... � 6 Intere�t, dTvidends, rents and' royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Total receipts N i .� I 'v ; c a� u� 8 Fund raising expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts paid (attach schedule) ........ 10 Disbursements to or for benefit of inembers (attach scliedule) . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . 12 Other salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Interest . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Depreciation and deptet+on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Other (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Toial expznditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 18 Excess of receipts over expenditures ({ine 7 less line 17) . � . Batance Sheets dates � 1e2���n�1�tc 1������ /�e , Assets � • 19 Cash (a) )nterest bearing accounts . . . . . . . . . . . : . . 0 0 (b) Qther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1� Accounts receivak+le, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . NOT IN OPERAT ON 21 lnventor;es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Qonds and notes (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, Corporate stocks (attach schedule) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 24 Mortgage loans (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 25 Other investments (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Depreciablv and depletab!e assets (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . 27 Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Other assets (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ' Tata! sssets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � 0 Liabilities 30 Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ccntributions, gifts, �rants, etc., payable . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 �7oitgages and notes payable (attacn schedule) . , . . . . . . . . 33 Other liauilities (attach schedules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 7ota1 liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funcf Dalance or Net �Yorth 35 Toia! fund balance or net worth . , , 0 0 36 Total liabilities cmd fund b�lance or net worth (line 34 plus lir.e 35) , � I � flas there been any subsiantial chan�e in any aspect of your financia! activities since the period endino date shuwn abovc? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [] Yes � (Vo lfi "Yes," a!t�ch <i detail�ci explanation. � � � � � � � � Part V!.—ReGuired Schedules for Special Activities �� '���"S•" � A"�'� check here; 1 Is thr. or��ni: �tion, or ,,nv r.,rt or �c. � school? . 2 Does tlie ert�,:inization ��rovide or administer any schol,�rship b�nefits, student aid, etc.? . 3 lias fti^ or�;anization t,ik�n ovcr, cr will it taLc ovcr, the i�cilitics cf �"for profit" inst��ution? ,— • 4 Is tiie or�.2ni'--tion, cr arry �ntY of it, a ho;pitil or ,t medic�l reseirch ort;anization? ^� .ri Is the or�;an_�tion, or n:iy_p�rt of it, a home 1or th� ���cd? , ! 6 Is thc or���niz:ciion, or any p.�rt uf it, a litir�;ilir,�; ar�aniz�tion (puLlic intcr�s� IJIY IIf411 O{',°,�ONI.If OI;�;mitation)? , - - ---- —._ ._., --- -- ---- ---- -- — ------ -_ . __.. . _._ � � __ - — -- _— Is thc ur�an�.�;ion or riaY part of if, f��rn�cd to proniotc �malcur snoits coninetit�c�n� � �_' tumplctC schcdule-- a Q C D E �F G t F�rm 7,02i tftrv. y77) � Part V�1:—Non•Priv.ate Founclatinn Status (Urfinitivc rulin� onty) n��' \ ._._ ._ . , . . __. � — -•- - -- --- ---. ._.__._.._.. __�.....__._._ __ _. _•---_.__._.... . _ ' Q.—[3asis for Non•Private Foundatio� Status - "'�- --•------ : __ ___. _ .. _.�...__ .� _ _ _ _....- - -----------� -- . _._.----------,�. The ur�anization is not a private toundation t�ecause it qualifics as: Kind of organization 1 a church 2 a schooi 3 a hosp�tal Within the meaning of Compieta Sections 509(a)(1) ��� ����% and I70(b)(1)tA)t�) ��� `�i%%% Sections 509(a)(1) -/��, i and 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) �////%/i% .ii , — Sections 509(a)(1) j�% j and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii) ' //i, //,% Sections 509(a) 4_ _ a medical research orPanization operated in conjunction with a hospital and 170(b)(1)(A; 5 being organized and operated exclusively for testin�; tor pub(ic safety Section 509(a)(4) being operated for the benefit of a college or university which is owned or operated by Sections 509{a)(1) 6 a governrnental unit and I70(b)(1)(A)(iv) normally receiving a substaniial part af its support from a governmentat unit or from ; Sections 509(a)(1) 7 X the Seneral public _ • and 170(bj(1)(R)(vi normally receiving not mare than one-third of its support from gross investment income and more than one•third of its support trcm contributions, mem5ersliip fees, and gross 8 receipts frorn activities related to its exempt functions (subject to certain exceptions) Section being operated solely for the beneiit of or in connection with one or more of th or Parf VII —B Pa rt V! I.—B Part VII.—B e gani• Part 9 zations described in 1 through 4, or 6, 7, and 8 above ' Section 509(a)(3� I VII,—C R.—A�alys9s of Financial Support (a) tY1ost re• (Years next preceding cent taxable most recent taxab(e year) year (e) Total .:. 1 Gifts, 19�.�.-- ib) 19..%6--• (t) 1975_.._ (d) 19..-•---- grants, and contribu- ti�ns received . . . . , �_�—' � ��� ~�� 2 Membership fees received . 3 Gross receipts frorn admis• � sions, sales of inerchandise or �e�vices, or furnishing of • facilities in an} activit� which is not an unrefated business ' within the meaning of secti�n 513 . . . . . . . . ____ NOT N QPE�TIQI� __..._ .. _, 4 Gross income from interest, dividends, rents, royalties, and unrelated business tax- able inr,ome (fess sec;tion 511 tax) from businesses acquired , by the organization afier June 3U, 1975 . . . . . . 5 t�ef incornc fro;n organiza- � — '� tion's unrelated business ac• tivities not incl+ided on line •?� 6 Tax revenues levicd for and � f �� - � e'sther paid to or er,pended on behalf of 4he ar�anization . _ _ 7 Value of serl�ices er facilities turnished by a �;overnmental unit to the or�;;inization with- oUt Char�e (tlot i�tclt�cfinn the value of sen�ices or facilities gene; ally furnished the public • ' without char�e) . . . . � $ Oflier income (not including �ain or 4oss from sale of cap- ital assets)—attacl7 sched• � u{o . . . . . . . . . 9 Total of lines 1 througl� 8,_.��1 � n _p 10 t_;n� <) fess linc 3� . . . . _____ „` 11 t:ntcr 2°;, of line ]0, colurnn (c) only .. ' 12 �f ihe nrt�;u;iz;it,o�r hr.s recci�-eci a:ry unusuaf Fr�nts durir,�� nny of the above taxable years, attach a list for each year shoti�+ing ti�e n.�me ot il�a�• contrihutor, th,, ii� le an�l arnr�unt of F;rant, and a tiriet description ot the naitne of euch �rant. i)o not includo � sucf� f�r:�nt� in linr l:ihovc�. (Sc��� instrui::ion�)� [.,...,.... ...._,.... .. , .. 1�,I 1 /f, l�'/ 1 ��z O• - �\ �� . _ . S �fo.r*a l023 cRev. ,°i-7)) Prge % I part' VII.—Non�Private Foundation Status (Definitive rulin� only) (Continued) . Q; —Analysis of Financia) Support (Cuntinuccl) 13 If the or�;ani�ation's non•privatc foundation status is based upon: I (a) Sections 5�3(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) or (vi).—Attach a list showin�; the name and amount contributed by each person ' (othcr than a E;ovcrnmcrtal u���t or "puuticly supported" crganization} whoso total gifts for tho entire period exceed the � amount shown on line 11. t.Jnr,�j,� . (b) Section 50�(a)(?).—Witti respect to ttie amounts included on liaes 1, 2, and 3, attach a list for each of the above yea�s showing the name of and a�nount reccived trom cach person who is a"disqualificd person." With respect to the amount ircluded in line 3, attach a list for each of the above years showing the name of and amou�t , received irom each payor (otlier than a"disqualified person") whose paymenis to tiie organization exceeded $5,000. For this purpose, "payor" includes but is not limited to any or�anization described in sections 170(b)(1)(A)(i) through (vi) and any eovernment agency or burcau. C.—Supplemental Iniormation Concernin�; Orp,anizations Claiminr Non•Private Foundation Status Under ��ction 509(a)(3) 1 Organizations supported by applicant organization: Has the supPOreed or�anization received a ruling or detcrmination letter that it is not a privatc foundation by reason of Name and address o( supported organization section 509(a)(1) or (2)1 --------°---^ -- ----------°---° - -----------°----.... _. _. .-°----°----------°----�--° � � 1 T� what extent are the members of your governing board elected or appointed by the supparted organization(s)? 3 V�'hat is the extent of ccmmon supervision or c�ntrol that you and the supported organization(s) share? 4 To wh2t exient do(es) the supported organization(s) have a significant voice in your investment po4icies, the making and tim- ing oi grants, and in othenvise directing the use of your income or assets? 5 As a resu(t of the supported organizaYion{s) being mentioned :n yo:;r governing instrument, are you a. trust which the suppoKed organization(s} can enforce undcr State Vaw and with respect to which the supported organization(s) can compel an accounting? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (� Yes � iVo If "Yes," please explain. 6 VJhat portion of your ini:ome do you pay to each supported or�anization and how significant +s such su�port to each? 7 To what extent do you conduct activities which would otherv.�ise be carried o�it by the suppurted or�;anization(s)? For any such activities, pfeose exp;ain your reaso�2ing as to why such activities �:ould othenvise be carricd on by the supported organization(s). 8 Is the aF�plicant orf;:�nization controlled di;rctly or indirectly ly one or mure "disqualified persons" (other than on� �vho is a disquati(�ed person sole!y because he or she is a ma�ia(;er) or by an or�anization which is r�ot dcscribt�d in scctien 509(a)(1) or (2)7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,(� Ye5 � No !f "Ycs," plcasc explain. ' 0 Form 1023 (Rev. 5-771 � PaP° a Part �1{t.—Qasis for Status as a Privatc Operating Foundat+on � li the organization— (a) basus iYs claim to private operating foundation status upon normai anci regutar operations over a period of years; or (b) is newly created, �et up as a private operating toundation, and has at least one year's experience; complete tlie schedule below answering the questions under the income test and one of tf�e three supplemental tests (assets, en- dowment, or support). It thc or�;anization does not have at ie�st one ycar's experience, completc fine 21. if the or�anization's privaic aperatinr tound�tion status depends upon its normal and regular operations as described in (a) above, submit, as an edditional ��ttacl�ment; data in tabuiar fqrm corresponding to the schedule below for the three years next precedin� the most recent taxable year.__��` �Y � � _ I Most recent (nCOme TCSt taxable year 1 Adjusted net income, as defined in section 4942(fl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Qualifying distributions: (a) Amounts (including administrative expenses) paid di;ectly for the active conduct of the activities for which or�anized and operated under section 501(c)(3) (attach schedule) ....... (b) Amounts paid :o acquire assets tu be used (ar helci for use) direct(y in carryin� out purposes de- scribed ir sections 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(�) (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . (c) Amounts set aside for specific projects which are for purposes described in section 170(c)(1) or 170(c)(2)(B) (attacfi sctiedufc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (d) 1'otal quatifying ciistributions (add lines 2(a), (b), and (c)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Percentage of quafifying distributions to adjusted net income (divide line 1 into line 2(d)—percentage must be at least 85 percent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assets Test 4 Value of organization's assets used in activities that directly carry out the exempt purposes. Do not include assets held merely for investment or production of income (attach schedule) ..... 5 Vafue of a�y corporate stock of corporation that is controlled by appl+cant organization and carries out its exempt purpeses (attach statement describin& such corporation) . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Value of all qualifyirig assets (add lines 4 and 5) . . . . " �. . . . . . . • . . . • . 7- Value oi applicant organization's total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Percentage of qualifying asseis to total assets (divide line 7 into line 6----percentage musf exceed 65 percent) . . Endowment Test 9 Value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in,carryin; out exempt purposes: (a) Mont.hly avera�e of investmenfi securities afi fiair market value . . . . . : . . . . . . (b) Montiily avera�e of cash balances . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . (cj Fair niarket value of all other investirrent proper�t (attach sch^dule) . . . . . . . . . . (d) Total (adci lines 9(a), (b), and (c)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Subtract acquisitiorz indebtedness with respect to line 9 items (attach schedule) ....... Y1 Qalance (line 9 less line 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fo� years beginning on or after January 1, 1476, multiply linr_ 11 by a fiactor of 3�/j% (1/3 ef the ap• . plicable ��ercentage fo+' the minimum investment return computation under section 4942(e)(3)). The f�ctors to be used f�r years t�eginning prior to Jan��ary 1, 1976, are as fol�ows: fo� 1974 and 1975 use , 4%, ior 1973 use 3?/ %. Line'(cl) above must equal or exceed the resul; of this computation . . Support Test 13 .Ap;�lic� nt organization's support as defined in section 50�3(c!) .... 14 Less—amoun; of eross investment income as defined in section 509(e) . 15 Support for {�urpost:s of sectian �1942(j)(3)(E3)(iii) . . . . . . . • � % ----------------------°..___ � 1G Su�apert received trom the eeneral public, five or more exernpt or�anizations, or a combination thereof __ (attach scli�.dule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 27 For persans (other ihan exempt oreanizations) contributing more than 1 percent of line 15, enter the total amounts in excess of 1 percent of line 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lf3 Subtr:�ci line .1? trom line 1G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �/ t9 Percenta�;c of total support (divide line 15 into lin.: 1Fi—mustbe at Ieast 85 percent) ..... • - " 2Q Uoes f�ne 16 inClude support irotn �n Cx��mpt or�anization �vliich is in er.cess ot 25 percent ot tt�e ,� Yes (� No �niount on line l5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • • • 21 Ne�vly� cic`atcd ort;:�i�izations �ti�ith less th�n �nc year's experiencc: nUach y statcment explaining how the or��nizatien i5 planninf; to satis;iy the requirements of secYion �?942(j)l�) �•�iih re�pect to the incotne iest and oi�e of the sti>>ple��lent�l tests durin�; its inst ye:ir's opcvation. Include :� d�,<criptiun o( �>I;�i;s nnd arran;;entents, press clippin�s, publiC announcements, Solicit,rtic>rts for tunclt:, ctC. _-__-- ____ -- A � . • � \ ' ` . ; ' Item Staff Publications & Video Prir.ts CATV REnta�, Education Travel Other ANOKA COl1i�1'Y COAtMUNLCATIONS WOKKS1i0P, INC. � '1.'td�-YI;/1R BUDGI:T PI:OJECTI�NS � Y�AR OPl�: 1978 SOURCE . + r Federal/, Volun- Foundattons Dues State tary Covt. Contri- __—G.r.an 3.ous- • /(�� OC�O G CTA f�.„d ' .� /c�. � � (,OOO ,�,Z,DDo �c�'O. �° �SO om ��U•°° ��O.�a �f 1 �.�. o0 YEAR 1'IdQ: 1979 S OURCF. Other Federal/ Vo1un- t Item 1?oundations Dues State tar.y Other �ovt Contri- ranfs butions -- � lC�j C�C�J Staff C �T� �`w„�s . � — ���.�o Publicatians & • �jideo Pri.nts - . CA'TV Rental � t���� � 2�d�� L'ducation .°�`S'�Q,C�° ��'O•oo 1'rave 1 �t� D• �p � �C� . o a �)th��r �Z04.°° � �..__... _._.. .j.._. _.__ ___.____..�. 0 — f � '; � . � ' . , ._�. . I� AI'FIt)AVIT OF PRLSIDCNT Or " '``� ANOKA COUN1'Y CUMMUNiCATIUNS WORKSt10P, INC. � STATL OI' MINNI;SOTA ) • � ) ss � , . COUNTY OF ANOKA ) ' � � Mark 5cott, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states as follows: 1. He is the 1'resident of the Anoka County Communications Workshop, Ine., and is an officer authorized to sign for tliis organization. 2. iie has examined the attached copies of the Articles of IncorporaCion and the By-la�os of the Ai�oka County Communications Worlcshop, Inc. , znd he hereby certifies that the attached copies of ttiese documents are compl.ete and accuraCe copies of the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws of the Anoka County Communications Workshop, Inc. - � � �� 1 �' rark Scott . 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'r' .� _._._.__.= cc:c�ber _. __._.. .._..__..... ir� thc ycer o( au� Lord �' �•� ti�; • ' �1 j'�r t t 1 OnC ��ousan� ninc i�un�rcci anci,...:;�vC��t;�—,�ivp___. � i'!',,' . L`_,�r � . ��...�,.� �%,s-t.���.�...;.. � .1 : � ,��;� �.: d 1�` ' : JCCt�,ary.0� :7:at4. ���'���. i�. : ���b �-�; . • . � , � . � �.. �y, .��� ,. � - N �� D � ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIOtJ . 4F ANOKA COUP�TY CO�iNIUP1ICATIOfVS WORKSHOP, INC. tde, the undersigned, for the purposes of formin� a corporation under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317 of Minnesota Statutes, kno►�rn as the I�innesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, do hereby associate ourselves together a�s a body corporate and adopt the following Articles of Incorporation. , ARTTCLE I � P�A;�E 1.1) The name of the corporation shall be /lnoka County Corrmunications Workshop, Inc. . ARTICLE II - PURPOSES 2.1) The purposes of this corporation are to receive and main- tain a fund or f��nds of real or personal pr•operty, or both, and subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply� the v�hole or any part of the income therefrom and principal thereof for the expre�s purpose of supporting exclusively charitable, scientific, literary or educational p�rposes �•lithin the r�eaning of Section 501(c) (3) or the Internal Revenue Code, either directly or by contributions to charitable, scienti�ic, literary or educational organizations �;hich are described in Section 5'Jl(c) (3) and Qxempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Iniernal Revenue Code, provided however, thaL no part of such income or ' principal shall be coii�:ributed ta any such organization a�hose net earnings, or any part thereof, inure tb.the benefit of any private shareholder or individual or any substantial part of the activit-ies of ti•rhich is carrying on pro;�Ugar�da or otherwise attempting to in�luence legislation. 2.2) The income of the corporation for each taxable year snall be distributed at such time and in such manner as not to subject the cor�o- ra�ion to tax under Section 4g42 of the Internal Revenue Code. 2.3) 1'he objectives of this nonprofit corporation are: ' a) 7o educate members of the public to the potential uses r of video ccrTimunications in ii�e community. ' b) To provide training and technical assistance that ti•rill � promote citizen use of available cablecasting facilities as a non-commercial means or com�^unication. c) To serve as a resour�ce center for informatior,, materials, and equipment relating to the use of video as a cormunity Communications medium, � / , �1- . , . I�'p'��+c:'�r�Mn�ao�..w.�......,......_._. .......... . _ . . �•• n,. ..., �......... . ,..o.........,.„. ��...�.�.t:.._........ _.._.� � � . . � .... . . , r __ _, � �-��¢� J�� ' � d) To serve as a receiving, holding, and disbursing entity for monies intended to promote non-commercial citizen use of the video medium. . � ARTICLE III - PECUPdIARY GAIN 3.1) 7he corporation shall not afford pECUniary gain. incidentally or otherwise, to its members. . ARTTCLE IV - DURATTON 4.1) The�period of duration of this corporation shall be perpetual. ARTTCLE V - LOCA7ION � 5.1) The location and post office address of the registered office of the corporation shall be Fridley Branch, Anoka County Library, Mississippi Street apd Fifth Street, Fridley, P4innesota 55432. , ARTICLE VI - INCORPORATORS � • 6.1) The name and past office address of each incorporator of this corporation is: K�nr,eth R. Brennen 6716 Seventh Street N.E. Fridle,��, P�innesota 55432 . John H. Melde 8046 Jackson Street �l.E. �. Minnea�olis, Minnesota 55432 Zane Kaiser - . 751 Overton Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 S . � ' Larry Pearson . 1122� l,lashington Str�et N.E. Biaine, Minnesota 55434 � Mark Scott 7190 Riverview Terrace ' Fridley, Minnesota 55432 � ARTICLE VII - DIRECTORS' ' . - r 7.1) The managr�ment of this corporatiion shall be vested in a, Board of not less then three (3) nor more than fifteen (15) directors. 7•2) 1-he names and addresses of the first Roard of Directors and their ter�ure in office is as follows: � Kennetf� R. Brenner� G716 Seventh Street N.E. 1 year Fridley, Minnesota 55432 John �i. Melde BOq6 Jackson Street N.E. , � Minneap�olis, rlinnesota 55432 1 year . "2^ . , � ' i �':.�2D; "`w`a+�a . m�a'etm_��m.r�wc:;see�r�r�., � , _ „ .. . «..... .. .. . ...,,. ,. . . . , . . , , ""w"'°" . �.r..wa.w..wry � -. „ � • . •�, ` �- , Zane Kais�r . . � Larry Pearson hlark Scott 0 � %''-.�f'�, v�'3 , 751 Overton Drive Minneapolis, P1innesota� 55432 1 year. ' 11220 lJashington Street N.E. Bl a i ne, t�1i nnesota 55434 7190 Riverview Terrace Fridley, t1innesota 55432 , AR7ICLE VIII - PROHIBITIONS 1 year 1 year � 8.1) The corporation shall be prohibited from engaging in any act of self-dealing (as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code), from retaining any excess business holdings (as defined in Section' 4943(c) o� the Internal Revenue Code), fror� making any investmnnts in such manner as.to subject the foundation to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, and from making any taxable expenditures (as defined in Sec- tion 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.) AR7ICLE IX - FERSONAL LIAQILITY ' 9.1} There shall be no personal liability of the,members of the corporation for corporate obligations. � ARTICLE X -� CAPITAL STOCK ' 10.1) 7he corporation shall have no capita7 stack; rather, it •. sh«11 be organized on a membership basis as more fully provided in the Qy- Laws. � � . � '� ARTICLE XI - TERMINATION 11.1) In the event of termination, dissolution, or wind;ng up of this corporation in any m�nner or for any reason, its remaining assets shall be distributed to sucli one or more organizations described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Tnternal Revenue Code as shall best accamplish the purposes of the corporation. TN tJIT�ESS IdHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands thi s';�s ` day of November, 1975. 0 � � ���_. - ,-1 /;� ,� '"i-��,a:1-�f � � ^,l%rt�i't�%�.i� Kenneth R. Brennen � � ,/ //, �; , � f , John N. .Melde f! . , . .^-%!•r;. � : !• , � 2ane Kaiser •', i �,.. / S �r,a �. . , r�� _r .��_ �r�� La�rr-y P�ar-son � , - �• :; , /� .•, ' .�:.. � - . ' %r%. / tir_.-c.�, — . . Mark Scott, ' � , _ � _ � _._ _. ._. .. .._ _r -�,�;,�, � • ' " / Y �. • ' " STATE OF MINNESOTA ' '. . ss. � "� . ' COUN?Y OF AfJOKA • � On this •:`�'` day of November, 1975, before me personally appeared Kenneth R. Brennen, John W: Melde, Zane Y.aiser, Larry Pearson and h1ark Scott, to me known as the persons named in and who executed the forec�oing Articles of Incorporation and who acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed for the use of purposes therein expressed. � � '/, • 4 '/_ t l� �� /•, ��� ��^ �� � •' • Notary Public . .� 0 TNIS I��STRUMENT QRAFTED BY: Wyman Smith, Esquire � �1250 B�ilders Exchange 8uilding Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 � � , , f ' . . � .� „ ��.z.,: . � • rs . . � � �:� - ,. •r • . •. � .. . � . .. � .� � 0 •; � / r��f. �1 � �� :.k �,!: �A:. � M.;ri+AA.I C AA RA,i,I�:,�( � � — I\'.::� P.�. l;1`.i211`:Fc1u�iT �" !�r �1�7:,R`:''rt;�tLl� f�lP:NESOTA� � �': �. ,� :,(:�,!!, COt!F:TY y ,� ••�..::.i �5 � C�:::. ._... : F�t�iies t.t:, �7, i^�� •. j(� 1�Y': ;�+",i'J Y'� 1:'r ::l �'i r�r'r t k'lY7� JY r JYYS: s i ��� or r��c�,��ESOTA DEF��RTMENT OF ST/�,TE � ! hereGy ccrtify that ihe within instrumen� was fil:;d for recor�+r� ihis offiGe on the t_�� day of �R �..�="�" � � A. D. 19�, at�o'clo�4;�'".�,_ _M., and was duly rer,o�ded in Book�� of In�orporations, on page �`� � � 4�'� �.�✓a'�/Ld��'✓ ��'� _ _ .. � � �` " � Sncretary oi State � � � � � � � • - 4 - . ; • � � �X}�NC;t c�"L."�*•s� ��rM;�,•�` �r'�?:"�#*�, r�a.x � wr,crw�w^ ti �-.r-^�.r, �a2^cti2� 'nr a's��� +�"�i+..a^r^r cuM1'T�4�racur?�,z*��s.n.�sann^'�a�ni�eM;�s.e�,^s� I��±�� q� ae` � I. ... ...�1................i..,r..:S.,...N . .«�,..aJ.�...,� t....�_..t1 c. ...... _ ., ..,n ...:�.�.A� � � �r:�.�v, i l.�s �.if.�.A�...i�-,, xw. �L,d�:dF ..,.w.wN�M,��.�a.ac4...!�ywL,.NrSa-M'Ytr4y- qJi+.���ry-'�.M'�w.A�v�J���. Y.•a.�r • ,� r 6`. ' BYLA��JS OF 'iH.�. l�vOKA COU�7rY CCI�a•NIdICAi':I:O�1S rJO��.Ft��iGP, IIvA�itP(it�,AT:,D i .IJlembership l. The only qualifications for m�embership in the organization a:e: a. a bona fide inter�esL in the noncom:�nercial ase of tne video medium b. substantial agr�ement :ai.th ihe objec�ives of the orgaru.zat:.on as s�t out i.n the articles of incorporation c. payrnent oi dues as established in these by1S1dS. 2. Anv person r��etinU th�se require,�nts is elioible for ,:.�r�bership in Anoka CountS� Cor.munications ,��orksnop, and no otner quali�ica�ions � be inposed ior tne purpose of e:ccluding any inuividual fro:� �c:b�_•s:-._p. 3. Each rn�:nber of the Anoka Cc.:nty Co;.�r,t:ni.cations adorkshop ys entiLleci to vote on t�o�ions, resolu�ions, a..�d cther appz•opriate t�at�ers �hat come before tr,e narnbersnip at any regulax m.°etino. , 4. �ua1 dues are payable Se�ter�ber 1 of each year.Duzs for the two '_ classes of inembershi;� are as follo�rs: � a. Regtzl.ar me:nbarship----•------------ �6 � 00 per y�ar ' b. S�udent �°;nbersl2ip (undzr 18)----- �3.OU per year j. Tn all other� �ases �����rsnip becor��s effectivz a,t tre �i.mz oi pa��n°rLt of one full years dues. L�ues will not b� proraLed.. II. Officers l. . President: wi11 cal�. the regulaA m°�ting� o�i t}ie m��bers, anu p� eside ever the regular �eetings, 2. Vice-Pres3.dent: i•;ill ful]_fill the duties of the Presidant as re�uirc�. 3, aecretar3*: wi]1 k�e� records oi the corporation, incluuing mee�ing r,�i.nui.es and merr_b�rship lists,G,nG copies of a11 CGX'I'esNOnaance. r 1�. Treasurer: :�;ill keep recor�� of all fir.ancial tra.�sactions, ;�r�ll naintain the corF;orations accounts �.r�d pro:liptly pa� all bill.s authorize�: by , the rrwmbership. $. CoDrdinator: •fri11 �erve as liUrarian and :tiill. coo: dina�e all production. �xid educational efSorts oi the n:er�Gers. ' 6, The abo�•e officers tiviLl. be elected Ly a i:�ajuritl= vote oi the mzr�ber� �o= te rr� � of one ye ar . I,.TI, rteetings � l. rieetin�s af the membershi.p ��ill Le held in Sep�e,nbcr and April, at a Lim° and placc determined by thc Pr����id�nt. The secratai;y ;rill noi;i�y a.11 �.�u:i>�: ' b3r po��, ar telephone, of' i;t:e i;i�r.� fu�d p1.��ce ot ttie ma�ti:i�. � .� v BYLA%/� GF i}i:^� AIJUKA COUiITY CF,��:Ul�:iCl�I'xOt:S :'fO:tY::HOP, INCO:�PG��.T`,� •",' • , xIS. rl�etin�;s (continued) 2. 2�Ieetin�s v;ill be announce3 to the cc:eraeership at leas�" two rreeks in advance to perr:u.t L:e;abers time to schedule a�e:�da ite:as with ihe President. • 3. ho o£ficial action n.ay ce ta:�en by the ;r.embe: s or officers, vrhich Vrill in an� �ray cbli�ate the co-rrora�ion, unless approved at a regular meeting o� the m°mbers, and b�- a majo=ity vote of those r�.wmbe: s presant. 4. A re�;ular m�etin� of the men-:bers i� cne called in the m.�aner describc-:i a�cve a.nd atten�ed by a quoru� of more than �0� of tne regis�ered mernbexs . � 5. A11 r_�eetings of the me::�bers, officers, or the boara of ciirec�ars of t:� Anol:a County Ccmnunications s�iorksncp will be open to the public. TV. Uissolution 1. In the event that both the members, at a reoular m.�nbers meetino, and the board of directors, at a board of Cirec�ors nee�ing, should each vate by a 2/3 r:�jority to disso�vz the co:poration, cr i? the cor�o:— ation i:, oraered dissolved �T a:,y du� process, all unencumberzd funds o� �Yie corporation ;ai11 'oe fors���rde� �o the r'irioka Cot;nt3r Library to b� used by the �adia Services Diviaion. 0 c � �• - a � � ': - • LAW OFFICES 1154 �AST GRAIN EXCHANGE 6UILDING 41Z SOUTH FOURTH STREE7 MINNEAPdLIS, MINNESOTA 55415 OOUGLAS A. HEDIN WiLLIAM i. ME551NGER CHRISTINE M. LEICK PETER L. COOPER ANOREW W. NAINES JOHN W. EIWELL May 4, 1978 Minnesota Department of Revenue Ineome Tax Division ATTN: Tax�Exempt Organizations Centennial Office B�ilding St. Paul, Minnesota 55145 Dear Commissioner: TELEPNONE: 6i2 / 333-3�81 . Enclosed please find a REQUEST FOR EXErIPT CLASSIFICATION for the Anoka County Communications Workshop, Inc. In support of this request, the following docvments are submitted: � 1. A photocopy of the IRS determination letter dated April 28, 1978. 2. Copies of Articles and By-Laws of this organizatian. 3. Copies of the anticipated income and expenses f.or the next two years. This organization has not been in operation since it was organized on December 8, 1975; accordingly �he attached statement is a projection of the organization`s anticipated income and expenses during the next two years. . 4. A Power of Attorney (Form DOR-184} which authorizes you to communicate to this organization's attorney, Douglas A. Hedin. Under separate cover, an application for Minnesota tax identification number is being submitted. At this time, the organizati.on does not have a state tax ID number. Sincerely, Douglas A. Hedin AA.Fi : b ab Enclosures � 0 r � :. �- bt-1�20 (a) 0 , , ' MINNES07A DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE r . INCOME TAX DIVISION CENTENNlA� OFFiCE BUiLDING ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55145 REQUEST FOR EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION* (For use by organizations claiming exemption under Section 290.05 of the Minnesota Income Tax Act) It is requested that the Anoka County Cammunications Workshop „ Inc . Fridley Branch, Anoka� County Libra�ame of organization) located at riississippi Street and Fifth Street be classi�ed as an organization Fridley, MN 55432 (address) exempt from I�linnesota income tax. The organization's purposes and principal activities are as follows F�„�atP.; i-rain a„d civP technical assistance to the public on the uses of video equipment, cablecasting facilities and public access channels on cable television systems in Anoka County, Minnesota. The organization's income is obtained by �rants from private faundations , governmental assistance, membership dues and voluntary public contributions. No part of the organization's income inures to the benefit of any private individual or stockholder. The Federal Internal IZevenue Service has classified this organization as exempt (has, lias not) from Federal income tax by letter dated Avril 2E, 1978, , a copy of which is attached. (date) + �/� � L� �'� .p�e,a;d nt Ma�S 1978 Si;,nature p.�ark Scott 7'itle Date *Instructio»s: Pl�ase enclose �vith this request - 1) A copy of any Federal letter �vhich exempts thc or,�ani-r.:litOil t�rom Federal income tax, 2) A coi�y of the articles of incori�oration 111C� �y-la�vs of tlte pC��:1R1"I.:ttiUll, J) f� COpy Of iflc: 1.1tCSt ��1��lI1Ci; S�lf;t',t and profit and loss st.ltCi]lelli Of I�lt Of�lillZ:lIlOI1. - .. ; ; � ,. . �::.�.: . � ` �,.' ,a �:�:� �x,;s;.�.% 'x- a +.. M-�20 (a) , � - ',, , �;�;' r�'�- , , f °�: �x�* �,+ •z «+ . . y 0 . � . � . f i..'� i ,. �.� . .,. ���:}^ti'��� , . . , . . .' _ . 'a•�� Jy,:."� ' Section 290.05. States "Tlie following corporations.. ..�and organizations shall be exempted from taxation . . . (d) Fraternal beneficiary associations wherever organized, and public department relief associations of public employees of this state ar of any of its political subdivisions; (� Labor, a�ricultural, and horticultural organizations, no part of the net income of.which inures to the benefit of any private member, stockholder, or individual; (h) Corporations operating or conductina public buryinb grounds, public schoolhouses, public hosgitals, academies, colleges, universities, seminaries of learnin�, churches, houses of worship, and institutions of purely public charity, na part of the net income of which inures to the benefit of any private member, stocicholder, or individual; � � . (i) Any corporation, fund, foundation, trust or association organized for exclusively scientific, literary, relijious, charitable, educational, or artistic purposes, or for the purpose of making contributions to or for the use of the United States of America, the State of R�innesota or any of its political subdivisions for exclusively public purposes, or for any combination of the above enumerated purposes, if no part of the net income of any such corporation, fund, foundation, trust or association inures to the benefit of any private member. stockholder, or individual; (j) Business leagues and commercial clubs, not or�anized for profit and no part of the net income of �vhich inures to the benefit of any private member, stockhelder, or inclividuai; � (k) Cltibs orbat�ized and operated exclusively for �leasure, recreation, or other nonprofitable pi�rposes, no part of the net income of �vhich inures to ttle benefit of any private member, stockholder, or individual; (o� Corporations oraanized for the exclusive purpose of holding title to property, collecting income thcrefrom, and turnin�, over the entire amo�ult thereof, Iess expenses, to an or�anization �vhich itself is exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter; , � 1>>) Voluntary employees' beneficiary associations providin� for the payment of life, sick, accident, or othrr.ben�fits to tlie members of such association or their depenclents if no part of their net earnings inures (otiier than throu;�li such paymenfs) to thc benefit of any privntc shar�holder or individuaL � �.�_�-ri ,,.r�,, , .,a .,<,,, < �� , _.� _._ __ � � .,•�• Exhib ir 1 . - r` " { 1 � � ,. +{, � r � � :��� � Gentlenscn : usa, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 L'_'JL��� f�U �UUtS VU 15U111� ���� DOJ�Gf�C�4 U�PC�640P Internal Revenue Service v,e.: I �,. r.ay ..r.. !8- �- LAbe�I 612-725�-?3�+1 3BL:jk D ' Arioka Cauutp C�;r.RUaicstions Wor3cshop, Ina. . c!o Fridlay Bn3nch--Aacka Couatp LiDrarq Hiss�9sippi Stz�net �nd �ifth Sts�t � Fridla; , Hi�mesota 55�a32 Accounting Period Ending: Form 990 Required: ��es �N`�� Advancs RulinY Period Ends: `; Decee�bar 3I, 1979 Based on the information supplied, and assuming your operations will be as stated in your application for recognition of exemption, we have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code•. '• Because you are a newly created organization, we are not now making . a final determination of your foundation status under section 509(a) of the Gode. However, we have determinad that you can reasonably ba expected to be a publicly supported organization of the type described in section .., � � ';�(b)(13CA)(vi�. �` Accordin 1 ou will be treated as a g y, y publicl�r supported , organization, and not as a private foundatiqn, during an advance ruling :� � pariod. This advance rul.ing period begins on the date of your inception � and ends on the date shqwn above. Within 90 days after the end of your advance ruling period, you must submit to us information needed to detsrmine whether you have met the requirements of the applicable support test during the advance ruling period. If you establish that you havs been a publicly supported organization. you will be.classified as a section 509(a)(1� or 509(a)(2} organization so long as you continue to meet the requirements of the applicable support test. If, however, you do not meat the public support requirements during the advance ruling period, you will be classified as a private foundation for future periods. Also, in the event you are classified as a private foundation, you.will be troated as a private � foundation from the date of your inception for purposes of sections 507(d) and 4940. ' � Grantors and donors may rely on the determination that you are not a private foundation until 90 days after the ond of your advance ruling period. In addition, if you submit the required information Form L-391 (4-73) ` t. •��I' . wl�thin the 90 days, grantors and donors may continue to rely on the advance datormination unti� the Service makes a final determinati�n of , your foundation status. Nowever, if notice that you will no longe:� be treated as a section �g��E� �_ organization is published in the Internal Revenue Bulletin, grantors and donors may not rely on th:�s determination after the date of such publication. Also, a grantor or donor may not rely on this determination if he was in part respon�ible ' for, or was aware of, the act or failure to act that resulted in ;tour loss of section =n��,�r,� status, or acquired knowledge that the Internal Revenue Service had given notice that you would be removed � from classification as a section s� �_ v,, _ organization. Donars may c2educt contributions to you as provided in section 170 ot the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers. or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. � You are not liable for social security (FICA) taxes unless yqu file a waiver of exemption certificate as provided in the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. You are not liable for the taxes imp�?sed under the Federal Unemployment Tax A�t (F'UTA). : � Organizations that are not private foundations az�e,not subject to • - �'� the excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. However, you are not •_ automatically execapt from other Federal excise taxes. If you have any questions concerning these taxes, please let us knaw. r �' If your sources of support, or your purp4ses, character, or �ethod of operation is changed, yau should let us know so we can consider the effect of the change on your status. Also, you should inform us oi all 1 changes in your name or address. .� If the yes box at the top of this letter is checksd, you are required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Incqme Tax, only if your gross recaipts each year are normally more than ,�,,� �00. �5,a4(�. The return is due by the 15th day of the fifth mor.th after �h� end of your annual accounting period. The law imposes a penalty of �$10 • a day, up to a maximum of $5,000, for failure to file the return on time. . You are not required to file Federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the tax on unrelated business incor�e under section 511 of the Code. If you are subject to this tax, you must file an income tax return on Form 990-T. In this letter we az�e not determining whether any of your present or proposed activities are unrelated trade or � business as defined in section 513 of the Code. You need an employer identification number even if you have no employees. If an employer identification number was not entered on your application, a number will be assigned to you and you will be advised of it. Please use that nuaber on all returns you file and in all correspondence with the Internal� Revenue Service. � cc: 7ougL�a A. Hedin, Attoz�ri�y at Lav sinceroly yours. 1154 �st Grr�in Exchang� �uil3ing • �i2�so�rh Rth street . � !{;41'�1PA+MZ{R :iRn�n��/�1a R'ci1AiS � District Director I 1 � �. r ' ; - ,. I. � � Form L-391 (4-73) ` i I . � � - i ., . ; : . , . . ,. , , . ..� I . � . . . � ' . . . . � � . .. . Y.:' . IIf `� ♦ , ' , � . .. . • •. . . , '. � � • �I � .. .. , .. . . . . � .. �`� . . � � ' . ' .. '. . , � .. f : � . � . . • . _ 'w'. . f�• f ' . , ' ' . . . i � � . . �i � • • . . � . �� , . , , i { � .- n v� . . ���. . . .�� �`. . . . . �� . . . . -'. . . � . . . . .' .. . .. �:�, . .. - � . . . I , . . � , � - .. � � ..- �.. .,� � ', �. . .. � � . . . . . � e �' a c t �F `. , ' , � : . _ � . . � . >.. ... � +, . , •t . � �''AFFIDAVIT OF PRESIDENT OF r:- . ;,� _ , . . , „ . _ . ' � - .. . .. . • ANO C � KA OUN . TY C MMUNI TI N W ... . 0 CA 0 S ORK SHOP INC. - . . . ,. , . �� . ' `.r . , ' ,t . . ` . . . .... _ .. _. _... . . ._ _�. _ . , . . . . . . . . ., . • . .. , ,• .. ., . - ` . i � • .. • .�. .... ' . . . � , y . . -«�, � � + . '% y �r • ... . . � STATE OF MINDTESOTA.') •�� �• ,, �,. �: � - � ,, �I ' . .' ', ' . . : - Ji — . ...:` :� � : �n.; +t . . _ r . ;, .. � $:i r. . � >., • . . .,. �. . % - T. • .' . ., a ... . -�' � .',. . :, COUNTY OF ANOKA �.; ' ) ... -, ' � - . ' . _ 3 , . _ � , .. � , . �. . ;. _ , . .. .. ., .-. ,. _, . . ... : : . , -< .':Mark Scott, being.first duly sworn on oath, �deposes and states as £ollows; . - . � � ._. . ' _ . . . . . . . � . . .. l . - . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 . � � � . . _ . {,. _ . .. .. ' . . _ ..:.� 1'. He' is .�the President .of the �Anoka County. Communications Workshop, � � Inc.�, .and is an _officer authorized to sign for this organization.. -.: - � : _ : �, . .; �, . - .- - - �_:. 2. He has examined the attached copies of the Aiticles of.Incorporation.: and.the.By-laws of the Anoka.County Communications Workshop; Inc.', and he hereby certifies that the attached copies of these documents are._complete-and accurate " copies of the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws of the Anoka.County - Communications Workshop, Inc. �-� � � _ � '� � \ _ (/ vG'' �._ _ ., � � , _. - J _ Mark Scott - ... - Subscra�bed and swor�,to . before me. this ''j �'daq � , . of May, 1978. - 9 -+� �� _ . . ` ��'�;� /_ i ' .i..��'c?. ;�� : ' otar� Public �� - . r . _ �' �p`�,3a,��r���V:�a:xrcr;�at.�:M.ad�* �v�.e,;:r��c.±.� . . . � ;ri�•:�n•;�,> CL�r`ir ; �`. +.;G:�t<Zi �_ i ? ry .- . Yf�y' '�}'11.� t'll'�, i't��L�G "" f�t�lli4�JYl� a1 . . � . . � . � ! T� V . tl�Il�.�: � g . . . . . ,�' �, .�r� ,�5 t'1.�C1kC.� {�Vl.l�l j'�' � . r +, ti ,, � � .. a° h . �i,•iJ�OritC:;�SN!9;��..d,..�'.'r.`eiP.��� ac�� . . -, . . . .. \ � . + .� , � . . ,. .• Exhibi t 2 ' ..r � J � N ARTICLES OF I"1CORPORATIOtd �JF ANOKA COUP�TY CO��IMUPaICATIONS 4JORKSNOP, IMC. ��n w � .� �, r= � �� � �l . � �� t�Je, the undersigned, for the purposes of formin� a corporation under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317 of Minnesota Statutes, known as the Pqinnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, do hereby associate ourselves together as a body corporate and adopt the following Articles of Tncorporation. ARTICLE I - ���AP4E 1.1) The nam� of tne co►•poration shall be Anoka County Communications l�Jorkshop, Inc. ARTICLE II - PURPOSES 2.1) The purposes of this corporation are to receive and main- tain � fund or funds of real or personal property, or both, and subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply the ��vhole or any part of the income therefrom and principal thereof for the. express purpose of supportin� exclusively charitable, scientific, literary or_educational purposes �-�ithin the r�eaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Co�e, either directly or by contributions to charitable, scientific, literary or educational oraanizations ti•rhich are described in Section 5J1(c) (3) and exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of tf�e Internal Revenue Code, provided however, that no part of such income or principal shall be contributed to any such organization a�hose net earnings, or any pari thereof, inure to the t�enefit of any private shareholder or individual or any substantial part of the .activities of ►-rhich is carrying on prop6ganda or otner�rise attempting to influence legislation. 2.2) The income of the corporation far each taxable year shall be distributed at such time and in such manner as not to subject tf�e cor�o- ration to tax under Section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code. 2.3) The objectives of ti�is nonprofit cor�oration are: Aitn .?t uiY ":'C . .'.$'s. Cr`ii a) To educate mernbers of the public to the potential uses of video co�nmunications in the community. b) To nrovide training and technical assistance that ►�rill promote citizen use or available cablecasting racilities as a non-commercial rneans of com��unication. c� To serve as a resource center for information, materials, and equipment relatin� to the use of video as a coeimunity communications medium. . -1- � . ; '� . . '� , ..�- . ,�� � � • ' � . /��-�� ��� � d} To serve as a receiving, holding, and disbursing eritity for monies intended to promote non-commercial citizen use � of the video medium. � ARTICLE III - PECUNIARY GAIN 3.1) The corporation shall not afford pecuniary gain, incidentally or otherwise, to its members. � ARTICLE IV - DURATIOP� 4.1) The period of duration of this corporation shall be perpetual. ARTICLE U - LOCATION � 5.1) The location and post office address of the registered office of the corporation shall be Fridley Branch, Anoka County Library, htississippi Street and Fifth Street, Fridley, P�innesota .55432. ARTICLE VI - INCORPORATORS . 6.1) The name and post office address of each incorporator of this corporation �s: Kenneth R. Brennen John H. Meide 6716 Seventh Street N.E. Fridley, P�(innesota 55432 . 8046 Jackson Street �l.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 Zane Kaiser , � 751 Overton Drive Minneapolis, �innesota 55432 •� Larry Pearson . 11220 lJashington Streei �l.E. Blaine, Minnesota 55434 Mark Scott 7190 Riverview Terrace �ridley, Minnesota 55432 ARTICLE VII - DIRECTORS 7.1) The management of this corporation sha11 be vested in a Board of not less then three (3) nor more than fifteen (15) directors. . 7.2) The names and addresses of the first Board of Directors and their tenure in office is as follot•�s: Kenneth R. Brennen John �{. h�telde 6716 Seventh Street N.E. 1 year Fridley, r�linnesota 55432 � �30�46 Jackson Street N.E. htinneapolis, ��linnesota 55432 1 year -2- : �,__ ____^_..._-.� P Zane Kaiser . � Larry Pearson P1ark Scott - /�°--��, ��-�� . ; . _. . 751 Overton Orive P�inneapol is, P�1innesota 55432 1 year 1122� L�ashi ngton Street A1. E. Blaine, P�linnesota 55434 719� Riverview Terrace Fridley, Plinnesota 55432 ARTICLE VIII - PROHIBITIONS 1 year 1 year 8.1) The corporation shall be prohibited from engaging in any act of self-dealing (as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code), from retaining any excess business holdings (as defined in Section' 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code), fror� making an� investm�nts in such manner as to subject the foundation to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, and from making any taxable expenditures (as defined in Sec- tion 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.) ARTICLE IX - FERSONAL LIABILITY � 9.1j There shall be no personal liability .of the members of the corporation for corporate obligations. ARTICLE X - CAPITAL STOCK ' � 10.1) The corporation shall have no capital stock; rattier, it shall be organized on a membership basis as more fully provided in the By- La��rs . ' ARTTCLE XI - TER�IINATIO�� 11.1) In the event of termination, dissolution, or winding up of this corporation in any manner or for any reason, its remaining assets shall be distributed to such one or more organizations described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code as shall best accomplish the purposes of the corporation.. IN tdITNESS t�lHEREOF, ti�e have hereunto set our hands thi s'�i �� day of November, 1975. �-� -- - - - - � � • �1 �� ,� ,,...� �.,' .�. � /, /'1 .1 "��v',;,✓Y'.�%Z�z/ Kenneth R.. Brennen. -� � � ���./, ( j j- , John N. t�elde fr . _ =��r: �. � ; i . -� � Zane Ka i ser - � �' _ � �r i,,. : -...- ,�j_��_r:�.��r—>� Larry Pear-son :� - r'. . J / /' � •' _ '.•.7 / .:...... -•..7 � . _'/ . � � l . •. / C! ---t.�;. . _ � v Marl; Scott � - -3- 0 �. ' , v`- � • � � .• � . � / STATE OF MINNESOTA ) , ' �'. �. ) s s .� COUNTY OF APdOKA ) • On this •;`��^` day of November, 1975, before me personally appeared Kenneth R. Brennen, John F�': P�elde, Zane Kaiser, Larry �earson and ��•1ark Scott, to me knflwn as the persons named in and v��ho executed.the foregoing Articles of Incorporation and.who acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed for the use of purposes therein expressed. � ,i' � , ; - __.,:__ . _ .;- � �_ � '�� 7 i'' ��� �c. � .. , � - • t�otary Public � THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: LJyman Smith, Esquire 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 ~� + � �C'.�.." �1 �� �, � � �iJ W N� 4l.�If ��r1 C �O (V��� �"' ,..._. � ,��.:;� r:;. c�.::s�r:ni��T �2 =�<: ,�!oTt.� � r::a! ��-;.:�r:�lESOTA� <; ;:e:. .�.;. r'��:J:�l� C'�:!i•:TY ,r ���../ �:'i! C9�'.'•�,...�: ��";':I°S j�i'}' c%, 1�?? i ii�'"`{7": ti�,i'tiY'iliYil�E'/V�i`!fY`iY:�r'S�rJYYf: si�T� o� r����,►�i�sorA DEPARTMENT OF Sl�.'TE { hereby certify th3t ihe within instrument was fii�d i`or recor� this office on the � _._day ot_ � � � � A. D. 19�� at�o'cloc � M.� and was du�y rer.orded in Sookr —�� � � of incorporations, on page��, ��r ��ZaP�f�,Sd20La5L°i _ __.. "'���'���' � Secretary af St3te , _ � �� � _ 4 _ , : - . � `'�!r a, � • `./ Exhib�.� 3 . 0 � �r 0 . �. � , . � � 0 EYLAwS OF TIi� A:dOKA CAUNPY OOAI��INZCATION3 �A�K:�i�P, Ih00.ftPGr't,AT�D I.Membership l. The osil,y qua].ificatiions for membership in the organizatSon ara: a. a bona fide interest in the noncomroarcial use oY the video madiu� b. substantia,l agreement with the objectives or thu onganization a9 act out in the axtic].es of incorporation � _ c. pa,yrnent o� dues as established in these bylaws. 2. A.r�y person n�eting these requirer�nts is eligible ,�or n.:cabership in � Anoka County Co�unications i7orkshop, and no other qualiiications nay • be iiaposed for tne purpose of excluding ar�y inczividual froa rec'.�ers"s p. 3. Each me�aber �S ihe Anoka Cocuity Co�urLications nlorkshop is e:.titled to vote on aotio.^.s, resolutions, a�d other appropriate taatters that come before tne ck:rabership at ar�y regular �r.eeting. 4. Ar.�nual duas are payable September 1 of each year.Dues for the t��ro c�asses of ines�bership axe as follows: a� kegular rilsmbership----••------------ $6.00 per year b� Stud�nt membership (under 18)----- �3.00 per ye�r . 5. I�i all other �ases menbership becar.�s effactive at the 'tima o� ga;fmsnt o� one fu11 years dues. Dues wi1J not be prorated. , �,I. Otficex•s � 1. px•esident: will call the regular m°�ti.ngs of the s.embers, ann p:eside orrer the regul.ar meetings . 2. V�ice-Ps�esident: xi11 �ull.fill the duties of ihe Presidant as raq�tire�. 3. S�:cretary: wi11 kee� records of the corporation, including taeeting �nutes ar.d me�.ba:5�p �.1SLS��G copies of a11 cGrrespan�.ance. 4. 2reasurer: �rill keep recor3� of all financial transactions, rrill ma3.ntain - the corporatians accounts and promptly pa�y �11 bills authorized by the me�bership. • • 5. Conrc�inator: wi21 serve as librarian and will coordinate all production an: educational efforts of the zne�ers. 6. The above officers will be elec:.ed by a aajority vota af the a:erbers So: t�rm,� of one year. ISZ. Meetiizgs ,' � 1. 2�iijetin�s of tha xnembership will be helci in 5ep;.e5.ber and �lpril, at a ti� alzd plaae detarmined by the Presldent. Th� aecretazy will noti:y a11, xomb�� by� post or telephone, of tho time and place of t�e taeati.�,g. 0 ,� � � � •` . .. , .. .• 0 0 - � � Bn,a�r� oF lx� aNOx� courrr� cA•��ur,zcArxor�s ����.�c,::xoP, �co�o��� III. rleeti.ngs (continued) 0 2. Nleetin�s kill be announce3 to the l::embership at leas`t' two weeks in advanca to permi.t m�mbers tiu� to schedule agenda item� with ine Fresident. 3. No official action �ay be ta.ken by the rnenbers or officers, whicn will in any Fra� obligate the corporation, unless approved at a regular meeting of the m��a'ers, and by a majority vote of thosa meabers presen,t. k. A regular meating of the members i� one called in the m.annar describe3. a�ove and attended by a quorum of more than 50'� of tha registared tnembers . . 5. All aieetings of the mwmbers, of�icers, or the 3oara o£ diz•ectors of t::o Anoka County Cocz�uni.cations irlorkshep will be open to the public. IV. Dissolution " l. In the event that both the rne�bers, at a�egular rc�ctbers raeeLing, and the board of directors, at a board of directors neeting, should each � vote by a 2/3 najority to dissolve the co�poration, or if the corpor— ation is ordered dissolved b�r any due process, all �nencurnbered fun�s of the corporation �,rill be forwarded to the Anoka County I.ibrary to be used by the Media Services Division. � 0 f `.� ' " ,`,.'. ' �,; . 1 . � ...... . _:.,�•".y`r..._��. r.' •�yyf �Y,�a�i �.:... •,ViY...::av;,�:�..��,��i+i 1.2`.!».:1..'�.1.'�i.`� ,� 1.,.i.y�t:'.'�..:• '�Diry w:�L, '•� �s� � ,+Y r . w �4 �� ✓ •r-n. !_�w --e . .♦ ., �I. n � • • � }�; t�� . . . • :. 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" • • � � - . • • . ciu _a!i c�u i��toln �hFSe �resfni5 �h�It �aitif, �r�Fting: \ � � �i�hFre�s, �'�eicles of lncorpora:ion, duly zigned and ac�Cnowiedged undcr ooth, ;�eve %m �rcorc�cd in t'�t o�ice o� t�,c S�u�tery oF Staee, on the _.__ —&t;a - dey o�_ Dece:be�r _ r, � D. � q�_ f or t�e inGOrporation o� , .�___.__. .__----1�no3c�x Ca�t�_C�.o::t�i�r�L�ors �or�shop, inc. �.- und�r a�� in a�cord�nCe �vr;h chc pravis:ons of t�:e ,�1/linnesotc NOnpr���i; f�ct, M;Rneso:.� Stecutcs, C�a�xcr ;17� � � � ; Corporaiion -�i1LU, �Icrrcfarc, i, ,�oan l��E�s�On �p�ye� Secretary oE stac� oE tfie �tste oE 1V1�nnrsoto, by v;rtu� of thc po����i a�� d:;;:�s vestcd �n me by law, o� f�ereby certify thn; th� said �oka Ca�nt� Cc�..~u�'.cntians aarfs�op, 7..nc. . h e I�9o11y o�gen;zed Co��oration ur.drr t�+c Iews o� ehis �tet�. � wx �'�;-�``�+ � .� i��'h .�`�t�'-�* �.�. 'n.�. M � F♦ ~ `'` r � �' . . `�., .�T.'� S��,' �l �Y..��� � "� /� • \ ��A �S v�`' }� ��• � � , l ��1�r. � .,: , _ �,�_ , � �.�:� -�"� �'�� . -� : • � � . • ' � .."` . r. ��; t i � . . � �=„�,, � -J!'1• y^ • . ' 4 , •.. .. , ` ' 1 F , •� ,�" . •: ; � �1� �` "'� .� , r���,•���� f �. ` � � w � r'�"L' s�A�, �f� � � � `� V'��tness my o!�'�c�ol si9ne.ure �ereunco s�6- scri6ed an� ;hc Grea: Sedl oE the S:ote of M�nnesote ��' C 1 Ct:�� � htre�n:o c::�xe� this '.. ---. _.'___� ._ day oE �eceMbe: ._ in t�e yeer of our Lord On� t�ouz4nd �;ne hundred and._ficven;;y�1'ive_,_._ . t�/� "'H,/ I / • �CCfe:: s►y O% �:4:1: F%'�.t' i, , .�.��M �; ! :� � :�': Y�•�' u .:i . • � � Form DOR•164 �I Rev. 6J 74! .� � I . ' , f :', M{NNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CEf�TEN;�tAL OFFlCE EUlLDING 658 CGDAR S7REET ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55145 POWER OF ATTORNEY Name, Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code of Taxpayer(s) Anoka Caunty Communications Workshop Fridley Branch, Anoka County Library Mississippi StreeC and Fifth Street Fridley, Minnesota 55432 hereby appoints (Name, Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code, and Telephone Number of Appointeels) ) Douglas A. Hedin 1154 East Grain Exchange Building 412 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 as attorney(s) - in - fact to represent the taxpayer(s) before any office of the Min�esota Department of Revenua, with respect to the following Minnesota Department of Revenue tax matters (specify the type(s) of tax and yearls) or period(s) ): Request for exempt classification under §290.05 of the Minnesota Income Tax Act. Said attorneyls)-in-fact shall, subject to revocation, have authority to receive confidential informatio� and full power to perform ort behalf of the taxpayer(5) ehe following acts with respect to the above tax matters: iStrike through any of the following which are not granted.) (1) (21 (�� (4) i5) � �s► (7i tR�aoQi�ak��s+et-taeratles�saar�loet♦sei-e�ie�elct +ci-{�aY+�-o�i'��++��+��r�Panak�,r.o,c.iatar.eciacWaiAiciar.ed.b+�ihal.cmausuar�ac.a�/acwa; to-d'�^EC3t�thortt9�r'iv'seb52ittrt�irrv , YD'L'77CL7:�LOT:SCTitSCXtCRtlTditJ"N1C7LQhfFbY+f'�1C7'79'�-�OFB'�6695F1'iBRS�O:�66�i:aii�WA+Of•S&1GDC: � . . . L'O'CT'Cl.tl'Lt'C�O!tl'!(J�9l�f9P.�i4CRt'J'llfiC�-�nCi:i�B-�� . � . TJ'EX?�^.i'LOZi'7�t*:'EYS'firrCf crt?hTg't,'f�rs-vf��p�rdiverslrof �restricti�arts vrranessn�er+toreoHec�tian� e€-�+e ier:srtax-awFl-v�!aivew.o&waL+cseLditallowance of-g-CtatiTrtUrcrt�dtt'UT rt�farrd- it is further directed that copies of all correspondence, reports, documents, etc., in connection with the above matters be sent to said representative(s); attr�rzcss-tspe�tfp? . Alt powers of attorney invo{ving Minnesota income and/or sales and use taxes, heretofore filed or executed by the undersigned for the above stated years or periods are hereby revoked, and all prior representatives have been notified of such revocation(s1. �. : �f Dated this '� day of Tia�r , 19ZFi (ATTEST) � (SEAL) Pres-�dnn� Officer of Corporation GOUNTY OF: Anoka STA7E OF: _M.-i�PSO 3 (Signed) C�. ��.��.�-' 3-�� \ - t (Signed} Ma�`�ro Y Pr?cidP.rt ACKNOWLEDGMENT SUBSCRIBED AND sworn to before me s�'� this ' da� of _L_'.�/'�y� , 19.�_ '� % ' //' Cr' Sf 112C3 �^ r G�2ZC.r� J ( g } r u i p ,. f•'`�ti CLYDE V. I��fOKAVE�rL My Commission Expires:e :�;. ��,�, p�6TARY Ft��+l.1C — htIV�ES01� Y � `�.;��j `�,� AiVOKA COUNTY � •,...7...- hty l;om�r. NOTE: This powNr of �ttomey must bar ocknowled�ed before a notary public. In the case of a corporotion, it myr��y�yyae�tj,t�y� corporate seal, Oric��nally executed power must Ix: submitmd. '