03/24/1980 CONF MTG - 5664r
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FRIDLEY CITY COI.�P�CI �
COP�FERE�JCE f�10ETIPJG
P1�RCN 2�l, �g80
1. Membership on CATV Commission - Ed Kaspszak
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2. City Council General Directions to Administration
for 1981 8udget
3. Fridley Police Reserve Status
4. Towing Contract
5. Other
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CATV COMMISSSON MEETING
• FE�3RUARY �„y, 19�� —
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C/�LL TO 4�li�R
Chairrr:a.n Kaspszak ca].led the meei:ing to order at 7:4�.0 P.fJI. •
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ROLT� CALL
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%.iembers Present: yd Kaspsz�:, Harola Belgumt Burt 'rdeaver,
Carolyn Blanding, Larry Chevalier
IJlembers Absent: None
0-Lhe.�s Fresent: i��arY. Scott, ACC��V .
Ken l3rennen � � � •
Terry 0'Connel.l, Northern Cablevision
John Lddy, Isorthern Cablevision
� �irn Daniels, Narth�rn Ca�,le.,visi,gn
Clyde i�ioravetz , �ity oz r ria ey
1. GRI�'JAT3C�S
PQr. C�:evalzer st�.ted tnat the Conmis�ion members have co:ne to
the conclusia:� �hat th��y hav° been trouoled. He further
sta,ted �hat th.e,y have therefore stated this in a letter.
T�,ir. Chcvalier t:�a:� a�lied for ?�:r. riaspszak to read the letter.
(Sce � � �ach�;:en-L) . �,�`�er i�=r< Kuspaz�X revieti-�red the 3etter
I�;s. Blandin�, read �t�be letter• ior others present.
Tti��r. �'dcly r.•�acl h:Ls st�.-i,er�eni.. (See Attach:�ent} ,
T=�r. Scvtt stated tha� his state�r,ent ��ras as an individual and
na�: �s z� �or�ra'1 s �a�er::�nt for_ t:�e l�no��a County Ca.:s�,:unic�.tions
L�Vorksr3a�,. i�ir. Scatt tht:: read his st�.ter:e�zt. (See At'�acr��ent)
i'�,r. �rennen. s�a�ed that his st�,te�:�nt was �.s a concerr,ed ,
cit:�zen, anc�. not as a fior.��al s�.a.te:.�jezzt fcr �the A�.oka ��cun�y
Cor�munzca�r��o�.0 ��'cx?ishcp. :.ir. ��enn�n then read .his state*.�ent.
(See �?��:��ach�:,e:�t)
It9r. Weaver inquired if there ���ere any other state:�aents ta be
made a.t this t�lue? '
^�TOTIO�� by =�r. CretTalie�, seconde�i � hy' �,1s. Bl�,ndin� .to receiye the
sta��er:�erits as read fr.o:�� the Ct'��i'V Co,�r��ission rnember.s, Northern
Cablevision, Inc. , ��:r. i�.?ar�c Scott, axld I.Ir. BrennFn. �
ttPON A VOTC�:� �tOT� !1LL VOTIri� AYE, CHAt:.��1��N Ii9SPS'L1�,I: �i;r,LA:?ED
'1'H : �•IUTION Pr�SS:1J liN���Ii�iOUSi�Y. -
I�?r. Chev�l:_er stat�d {;h<;-� he ��rould lil�e �'�o make a�:�oii.on fcr
the Com;;�ission �:o upi��ini: �t'1 1?1��L'1.» cnairc:an� is�r. Y•Jeaver�
until a chai;.,:?a�1 is elec�t�ed. .
CATV CO��;I,:IS �IOI�1 ,y��ETING Feb .rua.r.y 19 � 1g80 ��e ?_
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�, Mr. Kasp�z�,k stated t;hat he did not entirely object to the motion,
. . but� he stated ther.e was a pr.obler�, in that i'��r. Chevalier was
' supPossin ; that a new chairruan would be naned, and he � �tated
he did not thin,� that ;,ir. Chevalier could do that. i:;r. Ya�pszak,
• then stated � that he �vould li}�e to su��es�, that as a practical '.
rnat-�er, he da.d pla.n �t;o r. esign. in l�pril � as he has been a .
Commission merr:ber for a year and one-half, and the Commission
. By-Laws provide for a Cor.^mission Chaircnan annual�y, and he
stated -�hat the Cor;,r.-,ission has usually done this in April. ..
I�Ir_ . Kasps7 � then stated that what they ;� aybe should do would
be to state a r�otion to elect a new chairman, and then t�at
would take care of the matter regardless of what k�appens.
1�7r. Chevalier questioned if that would be effective in April?
T�Ir. Kaspszak stated no, that he didn`�: think there v�as anything
that said that they could not elect a chairmaxl anytir�e that
they desire.
T�;r. Chevalier stated that the putpose of suggessting the style
of motion that he stated vras that he understood there vr7ould
be a new member cor�ing, az�.d he would like the new menber to
have an oppor-'tunity to participate in an eleciion of a chair-
man. � .
I�1r. Kaspszak stated that wauld be in April. ;+ir. Kaspszak
stated that the Com�mission should be �.ssured that ne v�oulc3 not
resir;n, ax�.d tnc?°e v��ill be a procedur. e, �_n vrhich the City Council
vrill vraxit to go through; of ���hich he ��,as not sure wha.t� that
�� would be, but that`it could get very invalved and could get
� vcry long. �ie �'ur-l.he.r stated zhat i � ver�� tvell could be that
. the issue might not get resolved, _ � .
P�ir. Chevalier qu�stioned as �ta what proce�ure?
I�J!r. Kaspsz�.�t st�.ted �t;he proced�are of having h.imself rerr;oved
fror� the CATV Cor,imission. �
P�Ir. Chevalier stated that �he Comr�ission could vote on that
this evening. �
r�7r. Kaspszak stated �that he i'elt �t;hey had vo�ted on that already,
and �;hat �vhat he tivas sayin� �vas -�hat -th� City Council is the
one �vho would have �o rer�ove him fror�i. the Comrnission. '
fY1r. Chevalier stated ��ha� it vras his feeling tha� ii' it �vas
voted on this eveninL,, it tivouln then be on the a�enda� for
�;lze City Couizcils ne};t ��ee-tin� for a reco� �mendation for re-
r�oval. �
T��ir. liasps7:zlc stated that it couZd be, but that was a suppo�i,tion
i;hat i,ir.. Chevalier �vas m��in;. :,ir. �iaspszalc further stated that
� CATV CO.��i.iI ��ION ;��?�:`�TIT�d i FeUruarV 1� , 1980 P��*e 3
� the Cauncil�he would thin�cf that at least the.Council..that he is
av+are of �-Lhat he didn't feel- that they were �oin� to .go and �
make a judt e:nent `A�ithout �etting all the fa�ts.
� Mr. Cheval�.er th�n asked what starf's recomrnendation would
be in this unu�ual situation? -• .�•• •
D".r. nloravet�. stated that he thought they should at least
appoint an interi:n chairperson.
t�ir. Chevalier stated thai: v��as the purpose of suggesting such
a mo-tion. � ' •
Pjr. Belguri questioned that this vras l�:r. :+loravetzs judger�ent.
as a staff person, that this could be on the next City Council
n,eetings agenda?
D�ir. P+�oravetz stated that if he received the minutes by February 20,
. � that it would be on �he ner.t City Council agenda. ��
T�ir. Kas�szak sta.ted that he would think, that in a delicate
mat�ter, such as this, that he fel� tn�.t it was very, very,
important th�,t the Cauncil vrould deeM it very, very� i��ip�?^ta,21t
that these rlinutes be fully accurate. He further stated that
he thou�;ht the Ca�� r:ission. �vould think the saae way. He further
stated tha� he really doubted tha� the �ouncil ��rould go out
and ta'•se the substance af these r;:�n�ati�s, and act on the�a at
a Council r:,eeting, without a� least calling :�d i�aspszal�, and
askin�, hir�� if evervthing in the r,linutes, in his jud�e:nent is
correct, as ��rri �ten.
T���OTION by ::.r.. Cheval.ier, seconded by 1',Ir. Belguri, to appoint
P,:r. Burt :� e�ver, as in-teri�^� ch�irperson, un�il.. such ti;ae
a full Co::.�rission i,s asser;iblec� � to vote on a netiv chairperson.
UPON A VOSC� VOT^ t i�iS. BL.�I`1DI1�dG. i+i�. r4ii,A'1�'�.��� :+�lR. -BELGUi:i�
AI\IJ�i::R. C�iLV��LI�R, VOTTNG AYE� i�:R. KASFSL1�ri VOTII�tG iVAY,
CHAS���ialV KASPSZA.IS DuCLARLD TH� �:i0110iV' -CAR;IED.
nir. Iiaspszak stat�d that you ha.ve to �e�; rid of one chairn:aX1�
be� ore you .can appaint �,notn�r chairman, he s�cated that the
Con�mission in ess�r1ce tivill have t�vo chairman. He stated th at
he �vould a.l�o�v the r::otion throut�h, but �Pat he thought �.that •
they �vould have A��,obleras ���ith it. �3e�ause of this reason,
TY:r. I�aspsz=�l> stated, ��,ras the reason for his voting nay. �
He s�Lated th.�t you could only have one chairm�, and that
you c�n't ^ppoin �;�.�1o�;iier one wi�c�lout . havin� one re„ioved �
and that he v��,s s �ill there ��d not incauacitated, and he
has attended the n:eetin�s.
; f+iUTION by i�:r. Bel�;t;ri, on the basis on -L-he joint communcication
�hat the cne,nber� ri�nea � and on behalf of the o�her three
Commission men;ber. s o� ��ir. �leaver, i,lr. Chevali.er, a.nd ;�is. Blandin�;.
�tio r.er��ove ��.r. Kasp�zalc as Chair�n�.zz of this Coi;�niis;ion� seconded
Uy �;x. Ka�t�sz�t.. . .
tIP��N � VOTCI� VO`�r�,� ALL VO�rxrlr� AYi, CHAl'i�:,IAN 1�J1�,'AVEH DECL/1RED
��'I-I1; �•i0TT0I� P:�S:,Ell JN!1NT.:iOIISL�.'.
�� ,. CI�TV CO'"I�iI� :ION i�`r.�TIi�Cs Febr.uar� 19 � 1980 Pa�e �
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Chairman �'deaver qucstioned if there ti��as any discussiori?
A7r. Chevalzer statcd th at there. seems 'to be so^�e confusion
on �the preceedinf; nr.ocedure� �.nd if there is any discussion,
he felt that it vrould be nice i;� leave Y.nowing, that �he .
siivation Vras haridl.ed properly. � , ,
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T��Ir. fJeaver explained, that as �or�mission rnenbers; they are
appointed, and bein� appointed, they are not in a position
to do any�:hin� rr�ore, than �o �.cti as appoin�ees of the City.
Council. He fur.�ther stated that as appointees, they can.
make recor,:r:endations to the City Council, but as ,far as
doing anythin; roore than :naking recommendations, they are
powerless. He stated -that this is the v�ray that he see's it.
I�Zr. Crieva�.ier questioned if F�Ir. yJeaver felt cor�fortable
I�Zr. btleaver stated that as far as, removing chairr��an, and
appointin� chair.�an, a,��oung the ap�ointed co�.nission
members, tha� yes he was cor�fortable. He further stated
that as�far as ad�ing to, or det;racting fro:� the Comm�ission,
that -they are po�verless.
TJtr. Belgum questianed if ��;s. B3andin� v�as e?;pecting to re�ain
on the Co.:mission once her ter�� er.pires?
I�.s. Elax:dizl� sta�Led that as she had earlier stated, she would
leave the Car,�r�iss? on, once her_ ter:z expires in April 1980.
Tt7r. K.�spsza.� sta�ed that he has abou� iive hours of remarks
to a;ake, bu � that he ���ould save �:h�:� and .=.a,ke theni in a
prepared sta�e..�ent to 'Lhe C'zty Council.
AD JOU RI�'�; Ey T
I�'.OTT�N by i�ir. Chevalier, seconded by �.is. I3landing to �:djourn
the CA�V .r'ebruary 19, 1980 Commission ir�eeting.
UFON �. VOICE VOTL, AZL VOTING AYE, �HAIR::AN �uL�.V�i�, I�ECZARED
THE C.�TV COi,�:.iISSIOT� �,��ETING ADJOU:�IVED A�� II: a.; P.;ri.
Respec�fully subc�iitted,
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. Elaine ;t. Reed, Recordin� Secretzry
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6Q3'{ UNIVER&ITY AVENUE N.E., FRlDtEY. MINNESOTA 55432
Fridley City Council
6431 University Avenue N.E.
Fri dl ey, t�in 55432
TELEPHONE { 812)5T1-3450
February 19, 1980
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We members of the Fridley Cable TV Commission are keenly awahe that
we constitute not an administrative body, but an advisory group to assist
the City Council in its job of developing a cable TV system �hat brings the
best benefits to the people of Fridiey. ,
During our terms of service as appointed members of the �'ridley Cable
TV Commission we have had an uneasy feeling that our chairman, Ed4vard Kaspszak,
thought and acted more like a single commissioner rather than a representative
of the five person coirnnission of a�hich he was chairman.
Espec�ally d��ring the year of 1979 when a new company aras bringing in
new personnel and new programming po7icies it seemed to us that the cable IV
potential for the people of Fridley was improving markedly, yei Mr. Kasp�,z3k
took a rather negative vievr of these net,r developments.
The diff�rence between Mr. Kaspszak and tf�e other four commission members
became very drar;a�ic during the meeting of Fe�ruar•y 13, 1980. In fact these
differer,ces 4vere so marked and so s�rongly stated that Hle the undersigned believe
it to be in the best interest of the people of Frid7ey whom we represent, to
�nvitP tfr. Kaspszak to resign fror,l �he commission. In mai:ir�g this recomnendation
�ve do not minimize ��1r, kaspszak's ccncern for the public good as he sees it.
During his term of se�,�-ice he h�:s made many valuable contri(�utions to the form-
mat7en of Caa?e TV policy and prograirming in Fridley.
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Burt Weaver
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N�RTHERN
CABLEVISION
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P.O. Box 32145 � 850 G3rd �.ve. N.E. � Fridley, iVIN 55482
Phone 622-571-8100
Fridlev City Council
6u31 tiniversity A.venue 11.E.
Fridley, ��innesota. 551i32
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Dear Members of the Council,
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FeUruary 19, 1980
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Havin'� established a twelve month record of successful
Cable Television operation in the City of Fridley, i,�e
find ihere is still one r�a.j or impediment �o fizrther
develo��ent. Desnite our best efforts *.Rre continue to be
subjected to unfair jud�Ment and har.assment resultin�; in
an unnroductive, unpredictable V:orkin� relationship :�rith
the CATV �ominission ChairMan.
� The recorded e`�ents of February 13th make it impossible for
' us to a,L�end ar:y ft2�ure Gable Cor�missien me°tinf�s, as long
as P�;r. Kaspszak rer~�ains a member. Northern Cablevision
desir�es a posi.tice, nraductive, on�oing, inLeractive
� associ_ation t�aith Courcil and ComMission. ti�re th�refore
respectfully call fo^ the immediate removal of Ediaard
3�as�szak as Cammission chair and Cor:uris:�ion member.
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NbRTI� RN CABLEVTSION
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John R. Eddy
System ?�ana�er �
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P}�one 612-571-8100
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CABLEVISION - - . " '', ' '
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GRIEVANCES
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l. Overall ne�a.tive attitude carr.ied over from experience
with previous o�era.tor.
2. Request of Compan�r to huild three r,liles of cable plar.t to
service reor�;e is �n Fridle.y,` althou�h �te have received "no
such request from Geor�e is in Fridley. �
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3. Threats regardin�; recommending discontinuing funding for ACC?�7.
�. Threat noL to renew franchise. •
5. I'ersonal attack on John Eddy.
6. Inference oi' incom�etence on the part of new 1'-ianager.
7. Ne�ative contact abc�u.t ?�lor�hern GaUletitision to Spring Lzlte
Park �na Columbia Hei�;hf;s .
II. Freauen� reauests to eliminate portions of public record
durin�; mee� in�s .
g. Crit3.cism of operational dec_Lsions that do no� appl,y ta
franchise,reauirements.
10. T10 deliniation whether speaking �'or entire Com.mission or
as an iradividual.
11. Does not brief felloia Commissioners as to his actions urior
to meeting.
12. General attitude and nersonal�.ty not conducive to aeveloPin�
the potential of Cable Television for I'r�.dle,y.
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February 18, 1980
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Honorable Tiayor and members of the City Council:
I am writing as a previous member of the Fridley Cable Conur.ission� and
as a co—founder �nd current officer of the Anoka County Coramunications
4lorkshop. ns a concerned individual about cable development in Fridley
I feel that you Must be informed of a most unfortunate situation concerning
the present cable com.mission� The relationship between the current
chairperson a.zzd the management of �lorthern CableVision is very poor and
it is my opinion the chairperson is at fa.ult.
Mr. Edward Kaspszak's a.ttitude and cariduct are detrimental to the '
develop:�ent of cable cor�munica-tions in Fri.dleye It is my observation
that Chairp�rson Kaspszal: does not keep the corrrmission informed and
therefore many times spea:�cs on�y for himself, rather tha,n the full
co�nmission. ;-ie presents a neF;ative attitude to��:ard.s the compa.ny that
I feel is not necessaxy and only will_ hinder the workin� relationship
bett��een the comp�.ny and -L-he cityo TTr. Kasgszalc r�,any times speaks of
hypothet�_cal business pr�.etices a.�:d projects future advexse handling
of the situation by�i;he com�a.nyy I feel he does �his without provocation.
T feel that it is in the best iz�ter.est of cable develapmnnt in Frid�ey
for hir.. idti�rard Kaspszak to be removed as a member o� the Fx� d1.ey Cable
Con�ission.
Sincerelyn
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AZark Scott
Past Chairperson of the Fxidley Cable Co�mission
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February 29, 1980
Mayor William Nee �
and Members of the Council
City fiall
6431 University Ave. N.E. �
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Mayor Nee/CounciZ Dlembers: w
Initially, my sincere thanks and appreciation for allowing me
the oppo�tunity and the time for response (enclosed} to the
charges concerning my qualifications to serve on the Fridley
Cable television advisory commission. �
If you have any questions concerning any of the responses - or
any other aspects of this matter - please feel free to contact
me at home, 571-0441. I will,be hapFy to discuss the problem
ei+�heX personally or by telephone.
If ��ou prefer the .^.aT Iecti.ve approach, ITtI.�T}�lf: I sezggest my
appearance at your regularly scheduled council conference
meeting in March. I3ecause of the sensitive matter involved,
perhaps a regular council meeting might not be the best forum.
Another possibility is att�n�ar�ce by the counci� members as a
group -�r individually - at the next scheduled meeting of the
Cable Commission, March 13�h. This then �aoul.d incl.ude aIl
commission members a.� well as myself.
hanking you again for your unc�erstanding, I am
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Fridley, � 55432
571-0441
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Resnonsihilities of the cable commiss�_�n and its chai�man.
Initially, it is essential, in my judgment, to cite the purpose
of_ the Fridley Cable Television Commission - as written eiqht years
ago, under Hrhich the cammission functions.
I emphasize: These hy-l.aws were approved by Fridley residents
unkno��n to me - many years bef_ore I or any o�her present member joined
the commission.
I quote, in part from the by-laws: Article II, paragraph (3)
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"TYie commission sha11 enter into a'memorandum of understanding' with
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Franchisee and main�ain a continuing dialoque (underlining is mine)
with the Franchisee on all phases of development of cable television.
"(4) The Commission shall maintain surveillance, with the assist-
anc� of the City M.anager, ove.r the d��-ta-dav operat�on of the company
to determine the qualitX of its service to subsc�ibers, to observ�
� its compliance with the ord�nance as we�.l as FCC regulations, and to
make regularly scheduled reports on th�se matters to the City Council
and the citizens of_ Fridley.
"(7) The C�nunission sha11 monitor all experimentation with new
and specialized services in the Fridley cable televisian systems and
shall r.lake recommendations to the Counci]_, and to the Franchisee, which
will attempt to protect the interests of all consumers as well as to
encourage the development of tliose services that best serve the public
interest and utilize the tested, new techno�ogy of the art.
"($) The Commission shall have suf_ficient latitude and freedom
of operatio�s and suff�.cient resources to enable it �o carry out its
responsibilities objectively ancl fairly.
". ..however, the Commission shall not be limited to these
expressed functions and concerns."
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Is the Cable COTTiTTi1SS1GI1 ft�lfi.]linc�its responsibilitie�'?
Presently, I'm not su�-e. T feel. tha� every member of the present
conunission perceives his or her responsibility differently.
The last time it ti�as discussecl - and this may have changed at the
time of this writing - two commission members were not cable subscribers.�
I seriously question how a commission member can function fairly and
objectively over a si�uatior, to which he has no exposure - except in
a very z�rr�ote way through the city office and commission meetings. Then
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previously outlined.
Outside of one mernbex's primary intere�t in community programming,
no commission member - ot.her than Kasp�zak - has taken the initiative
or expressed an unusual ir�terest in the deve]_opmcnt of cable television
in Fridley. Being a good comznis�i.on member_ r�quires more than routine
m�eting attendance. As chairman � personally intervened to resolve the
Georgetown apartments pr.oblem. ..I c�Tas requested and complied in
assisting George Ts In Fridley far a hoakup. ..I have attended
c�orkshops and meetings for all purposes relevant to cabJ.e television
within and outside of Fridley. ..I was askec� and did meet with
advisory commissions �rom r7innEapolis and Columbia Heights concerning
Fridley cable television. ..T held several meetings with C1yde Moravet�,�
Mayor Nee and Doug Hedin during the franchise transfer and spent many
hours researching the ordinan�e prior to the hearings etc. I have done
this at a personal expense of time and money - not even seeking
reimbursement o� such items as mileage and parking fees. The activities
list is much longer - but I ha�;•e r�either the time or space to include
them all. Nor do I want this report to serve as a self-righteous ego
trip of my activities on the commission.
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During this neriod as chairman for almost two years, not once
has another member requested that an item be placed on the agenda. ..
no'= once hGs a member complained either privately or publicly that I
was conducting our meetings, as the commission letter states, as a
"single commission member. . ."
In fact, to illustrate the a�.lec�ed comm�ssa.on's interest in aecess,
ACCW has held two open houses �ince December lst. All members, including
myself, were invited. According to Clyde, the only m�mber who atter_deZ
tn*as myself on Feb. 9th. In fact, over the "aix" at thi.s time, Kaspszak,
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�old Mark Scott, in the No�thex�n Cabl�v�,s�on studa.o, with about 25
people present, th� following: "Fridley is most fortunate to have a
company iike Northern make its f�cilit�es avai�.able to the publie."
I asked, °t�lhat other business do we know �h�at would allow outsiders
inside a million dollar facili.ty ta use �,�s equa.gmen�?" I indicated
in general terms appreciati�n to the company on behalf of Fridley
xesidentsR and asked the puUlic to �ake adv��tage of th� ogportu�ity
which access programming provides. Ve�ification of tl��.s occurance can
be made by Clyde and Mark Scot�.
Therefore, I submit the charges made against me are more of "style" �
than substance.
I am a businessman who, by the natu.re of his wqrk, is naturally
aggressive. I take my responsibilities on the commissioM very seriously.
I�eel the commi.ssion should be aggressive in complyi.ng with the cable
television commission by-laws and franchise ord�nance. 4dhenever, I have
felt the ordinance has been violated, or a si�ua�ion demanded �trong
a�tention, I have said so. And whenever I felt a�tion was r�ecessary,
I have responded accordingly.
Obviously, company representatives, some membe�s of the wvrkshop
and some commiss9.on members disagree.
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Specific responses to letter_s of accusations.
(1) Commission letter - This is a most unfortunate letter, since,
I had no idea whatsoever the other commission membe�rs felt this way.
I do not hold any personal animosity toward any of the commission
members. However, I do have mixed emotions about serving with people
that feel I am not serving the public good. From my point of view,
the only reason given for my resignation was an "uneasy feeling" that
T acted like a single commissioner.
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commission votes have all been unanimous. And if the other members
felt "uneasy" about me they shouldn't have. I only have one vote. They �
could have voted a new chairman a long time ago. I ask the members of
the Council: "Have you sensed any "uneasy" attitudes in your review
of the commission minutes?"
Finally, T call your a�tention to Harold Belgum's personal
letter a�ter the Feb. 19th meeting. I'submit it to you with his
permission. I think the letter speaks for itself.
(2) Northern Cablevision letter (grievances)
a. Overal? ner,ative attitude carried over from experience with
previous operator.
harass the company.
This is simply not true. John Eddy contends I
I feel surveillance as outlined in the by-laws
is more accurate. Furthermore, aqain according to the by-laws, this
is to be done on a day-to-day basis.
Th�re has never been a negative attitude on my part toward General
Television as ogerated by Jim Goetz -- nor is there one now. Frustration
is more accurate. General Television could not provide the type of
cable service expected of it, because its paren� conpany, the Phillips
liquor people had cash problems. Their approach to the Fridley system
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was the same as any �ther business with a similar problem: "Do as
. little as possible. Keep overhead down, and do not undertake any new
capital expenditures."
My current attitude toward Northern Cablevision is again born of
frustration - accented by my lcnowledge of the communications business.
Yes, I am frustrated when I and other members of the commission,
Council memi�ers and members of the public are told at franchise transfer
time by Starer executives and their attorneys that the company will
comply with our Fridley franchise�ordinance. But then a year later,
I can't get a firm hookup completion date from its local manager. Not
even a date as advanced as January 1, 1981.or later. (See Item 4,
pages 5, 6 and 7 of Feb. 13th commission minutes).
b. Yes, I am frustrated when Storer e�ecutives tell us they
have committed a hundred million dollars nationwide to Cable TV and
then we are told a hoolcup �o George Is In Fridley is "not f�asible."
And again, is there an llth commandment which prohibits the
commissian chairman fr�m discussing verbally such a connection with the
company when requested to do so by a Fridley business. Is this
Y:arassment? I prefer to call it continuinc� dialogue as provided in
the by-laws..
c. Threats regarding recommending discontinuin� fundinr for
ACC�J, Again, I was at the council meeting during the summer of 1979,
where I gained the distinct impression.the mood of the Council was that
the original $8,000 given to the ACCW was seed money - with the under-
standing the ACCW would seek to�establish its own independent revenue
source�. I have caut�ioner3 the ACCW - not threatened - many times to
be aggr.essive in this area. I feel an obligation under by-l.aws
paragraph 7 to war.n �he �1CC�V n�t to rely on the 5$ gross.revenue income
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entirely - even if it is,a part of the franchise ordinance today. The
sugqested amendments to Senate File 1345 in the legislature is proof
of my concerns. Then too, times change, council members change - as
do their attitudes. Given today's accelerated inflation rate and volatilt,�
economy, there are no funding guarantees to the ACCW as they exist today. �
John Eddy calls this threats. I call it sound advice.
d. Threat not to renew franchise. Again, this is not a
threat, but good common sense. First of a11, I do not renew the
franchise, the Council does. As a. commission member, I have only
one vote1- and that an advisory one. Frankly, again under the by-laws,
I feel an obligation to point out current and anticipated difficulties
in the company's operation. Support of this position cemes from riark
Scott. (See his remarks page 12 paragraph 4 of Feb. 13 commissian
minutes.) ��
e. Persanal at�ack on ,7ohn Eddy. This is not documented
anywhere that I have been able to find. I can only speculate that John
took personal exception to my remarks suggesting that thP new system
manager, Terry O'Connell, not make it a habit of by-passing the
commission and going directly to �he Council when seeking franchise
amendments. Correction of this procedure by the company is self-evident.�
Otherwise, the Commission would be a puppet organization, completely
ineffective.
f. Tnference of incompetence on the part of the new manager.
I am mystified by this remark. I�4inutes of the meeting show no such
remarks or inferences made. In fact, I never heard of Mr. O'Connell,
except by phone from Clyde, until he was introduced at the Feb. 13th
meeting. Such an inference - real or implied - would be stugid'on my pa
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g. Neqative contact about Northern Cablevision to Spring Lake
Park and Columbia Heights. Residents, offi.cials of these communities -
as well as other municipalities - ask me about Cable TV in Fridley.
I tell them the truth. At times, we have trouble enforcing our ordinance�
and my ex�ectations of the company - compareci to its promises at
franchise transfer t:ime - have been disappointing, This is the truth.
On the other hand, I also mention the company has been most cooperative
in access availability, local origination and program expansion.
h. Fr.eqtient rEquests to.eliminate portions of public record
during meetings. Yes, I have asked from time to time that we suspend
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taking of the minutes - purpose h�ing that often times our discussions,
both between commission members and visitors, becomes trivial and with-
out substance. The secretary often wonders how much of these type
discussions should be �ncluded. When this happens, I �eel compelled to
shorten the minutes � atherwise, our minutes would be 50 pages long at
times. I think it is important to note none of the other ccmmission
members has ever objected to this procedure. And in s�me instances
down thru the years, other commission m�mbers have made similar requests.�
Tn all instances, every motion and vot� and all substantive discussions
have been included in the minutes.
i. Criticism of operational decisions that do not ap�ly to
franchise requirements. Yes, I have done this from time to time - but
I have always tried to ma}:e them constructive criticisms. But again,
if the by-laws are worth the pa�er printed upon, this is an integral
part of the entire commission's responsibility, I ask; "Is it improper
for me, for example, to suqgest that the hookup form, when the company
has no pxoper pracedural form, be such as to guarantee that, in fact,
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senior citizens ar.e assured a lower connection charge. This is part
of the fr_anchise ordinance. I feel even today, there is no accountabilit�
by the comnany to insure compliance with this provision.
j. No deliniation whether s�eaking for entire commission or
as an individual. An examination of commission minutes proves this
simply is not true. The other commissian members are sensitive to this,
and just haven't allowed this to happen. More specifically, I refer to
the minutes of the Feb. 13th meeting, specific comments are defined as
my own. See page 8, paragraph l,:line 17; paragraph 3, line 9.
k. Does not brief f_ellow commission members as to his actions
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prior to meeting. Every commission membe� has an opportunity under new
business to express his or her feelings and desires. Is the chairman
denied that right? Ours is an active commission. Limited staff time plu
our extensive responsibilities just do not allow any of the commission
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member� to communicate like we should. After all, all members of the
commission serve vnluntarily without compensation and very little or no
expense reimbursement. Time from my own personal business just does not �
allora this flexibility and luxury of time. This is why I planned to
resign as chairman in April.
l. General attitude and personalit
nnt ennduCiVe t0 deVelOplri��
the potential og cable television for Fridley. This is a sukTjectivs
statement - which is probably true in the "eyes" of the company's
representatives - but is certainly not true as a matter of fact:
Kc;,-p�zak's "on-the-air" praise of company and ACCW
Feb. 9th (refer to page 3).
Access program "Friends & Neighbors" at 8 p.m. Feb.
llth. Mark Scott should have the tape. Kaspszak spoke very glowingly
on all aspects of Cable TV in Fridley - and of its future.
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Kaspszak hosted neeting with Sun Newspapers, Eddy &
Daniels to encourage greater local news coverage. Nothing happened.
Aqain, Kaspszak's frustration after both parties agreed to "working
together."
D4y son, Paul, has voluntarily worked continuously
since the summer of 1979 �n assisting both the company and ACCW in writin�
and producing local programs. This has been, for the most part, at �
own personal expense - often using � gas and � car.
instances, he has not been reimbursed for his expenses.
And except in two
Certainly, he
has not been paid at any time, And even today, I have not tried to
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influence his voluntary participation at Northern. This effort, in at
least one instance on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 1979, involved
Paul bringing a character generator home, making schedule changes for.
the company on channel 21. �
However, a new dimensiari has been added to the story: PauZ, on
his own initiative and without consulting with me an Feb. 20th suggested
to production manager Tom Stark that it might be best for all concerned
if he, P�ul, were to "end his associatian with the cornpany." Mind ��ou,
this is the next day after the "resignation" meeting by the comanission.
However, �t was mutually agreed by Pau1 and Tom that a two-week
vaeation might be more appropriate. Paul tells me thi_s was a calm
discussion.
Feb. 27th, Paul was in the TV studios assisting a friend with an
access production. At tliis time� Paul indicated to Tom and others
present, that h� would like to resume his program activities with the
company.
At this time, he was told very bluntly that "you've been
replaced. ..I'm through playing games. ..you (Paul) just go play
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access." Paul's conclusion: There was a very dramatic change in
Stark's attitude from i'eb. 20th to Feb. 27th - for no apparent reason.
These are but a few recent examples vf my efforts �o ��c.�rk with
ttie company aiid ACCW to promote the use of Cable TV in Fridley. There
are more. I feel my attitude has been excellent and a positive one.
!�y personality obviously clashes with Mr. Eddy's - but he's leaving
the Fridley system.
Again, I ask, is there an llth commandment within the by-laws
or ordinance that "one should not.question the company?"
(3) Response to Ken Brennan letter - Again, Ken's letter is ��
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unfortunate. Ken accuses me of making "charges of neglect of duty and
bad intent on the part of Northern." No, this is not the case - unless
the cauncil wishes to interpret indifference toward compliance of the
ordinance and circumvention of the commission directly to the Council
from time to �tirne as such.
Again, th� miriutes of the Feb. 13th meeting show that I identitied
my remarks to the company as my own very early within the agenda item,
Fin�lly, as stated before, I ieel my attitude is or_�� of frustration�
rather than antagonism.
(4) Fesponse to riark �cott letter - T admit my relationship is
"very poor" with rTo2'irern CablEVision. i3ut it is not my fault, as I
perceive my responsibilitieste the c'ouncii ancl I'ridley's citizens.
The second paragraph of_ his �etter is confusing to me. I was �
talking to r�a.rk face-to-face, as e�plained on page 3, praising the
efforts of the company and ACCW. These remarks are not examples of
"detrimental attitude and conduct."
In fact, Mark in private and. public has indicated an apprehension
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• attention to page 12 of the Feb. 13th cable commission meeting minutes,
concerning quality of programming, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Contrary to Mark's statement, I do keep the commission informed -
but obviously do not have the time to do so to his satisfaction.
Interestingly, this is not an issue rai��d in tlze letter of the other
commission members.
Contents of the remaining parts of the letter have been previously
covered in this repart. `
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Where do we qo �rom here?
It is obvious my perception of my responsiLilities as a member
of the Cable TV �ommission is dramatically different from the other
commission member.s.
In conscience, I have fulfilled my duties as outlined in the
franchise and commission by-laws.
I do not wish to resign because I have done no wrong.
However, I f�el the Council should provide some direction to the
commission, telling us "essentYal�.y" what is expected of the commission.
Is the commission expected to adhere to its by-laws and advise the
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Council of Northern's pracedures and problems? Or do you want us to
serve as a"rubber stamp" for the ACCW and company's wishes?
Privately, other questians as well are being asked by some other
commission members. '°Perhaps, the entire commission should resign,"
is one ques�tion raised. T pe_rsonally do not think this is the answer.
As extretue as this possYble solution is, 1-iowever, it does suggest
a deeper cancern about the company's attitude and mode of operation.
P�i�: personal opinion is the company feels the commission is a
"thorn in its side." But because we are only an advi�ory group, our
actions should only be "tolerated" and not taken too seriously. Typical,�
is a response - which I f�el was impr4per - from Eddy to Harold Belgum
at the Feb. 13th meeting: fIarold asked: "John, tell me about the
Qube system?" Eddy answered: "Don't Brorry �bot�t it, it's too expensive �
to think about!" Or words to that effect.
The problem, as I see it, is more than Kaspszak and the company.
Were T to resign, the relationship between the company and the commission�
might not necessarily go away. It could even worsen. biay I suggest
the scenario to remove �:aspszak perhaps is a reflection of deeper
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motivation and purposes.
On the other hand, if the Council d�sires a low-key, mini-
responsive commission, it probably cai� liave that too!
My suggestion at the moment is that I remain on the commission.
I will maintain a low-key profile. My concerns, if any, with the
company then would be directed in writing to the city manager, rather
than directly with the company. This will requir� more of his time -
and of staff - but is worth the effort.
The other alt.erna�ive is to,continue as we are. ..
What's your pleasure?
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1981 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
COUNCIL ACTION
7, Preliminary instructions to City Manager
on budget.
2. Preliminary discussion of revenues, Police
and Fire Departments.
3. Preliminary discussion - Public Works, Parks
& Rec., Finance and City Management Depts.
4. Council officia7ly considers the 1980 City
Budget - including Revenue Sharing Portion
5. Council passes resolution calling for a
Public Hearing on the 1980 Budget on .
September 15, l98 0(if over 16 mills).
6. General Budget discussion.
7. Public Hearing for budget (if over 16 milis;�
and for Revenue Sharing.
8. First reading of the Budget Ordinance.
9. Second reading of the Budget Ordinance
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Council passes the resolution authorizing
the tax levy for each Tund.
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1981 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
STAfF ACTION
]. Receipt of revenue estimate from Finance Director to
City Manager.
2. City Manager discussion with Department Heads re:
budget approach and material. ,
3.- 8udget instructions and worksheets sent to Department
Heads by City Manager. � • !
4. Preliminary program budget written material back to
City Manager's office.
5. Discussion by Department Heads and City Manager about "
program budget material.
6. Finalized proqram budget written materia7 & cost break-
down material to City t-lanager.
7. Budget dollars request by Department Neads discussinn
with City Manager.
8. Balancing revenue with expenditure. �
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9. Budget recomnendation compiled by City Manager. ;
10. Mail notice of administrative hearing on Revenue Sharing
(of July 14th). � " '
il. Publish administrative hearing on Revenue Sharing Notice ,
(of July 14th). !
12. Public Nearing on use of Revenue Sharing Funds before '
City Manager (administrative hearing). • ,
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73. Sudget summary notice mailed to Sun (in preparation for
August 4 consideration).
14. Proposed Budget Summary published in Frid7ey Sun
(for August 4, consideration Charter requirement).
15. Mail notice of Public Hearing on 8udget and Revenue
Shar9ng - hearing on September 15, 1980, before Council.
16. City Manager issues notice to news media of Public Hearing
on 1981 Budget for September 15 (including minority news
media). �
17. Publish notice of Dudget - Public Hearing for �
September 15 only on these dates additionally if praposed
budget exceeds 16 mills (Charter requirement).
18. Publish notice of 6udget and Revenue Sharing Public
Hearing for September 15. �
19. Refer resolution certifying 1981 budget�tax levies to
County Auditor.
20. Forward Budget Ordinance and Revenue Sharing Budget to
official newspaper for publication.
21. Fublish Budget Ordinance and Revenue Sharing Budget in
official paper.
22. Upon request: prepare report on actual Revenue Sharing
Expenses, making it available for public inspection at
Civic Center. ,
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Minn�sot�
i DATE MARCH 14, 1980
FROM JAMES P. HILL, PUBLIC SAFETY DIR.
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POLICE RESERVE STATUS
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NASIM M. QURESHI, CITY MGR. X
Last year the State Legislature established new laws relating to
part-time Police Officers and Police Reserve Officers. The net effect
was to give the City of Fridley two options if we wished to maintain
a reserve unit. �
1. Statute defined reserve unit. This would be a unit not
authorized to carry firearms or make arrests. There are no
State requirements for this type of unit.
2. Statute defined part-time officer unit. This would be a unit
that most closely relates to the Frialey Reserve unit, plus
having additional authority. Governmental units eligible to
maintain a contin3ency of part-time officers are statutorily
limited. The City of Fridley is the only governmental unit
in Anoka County that is eligible to operate such a unit with
up to fifteen members after meeting basic criteria, plus
ong�ing training requirements.
From the onset of the new State Statute, we felt it would be
administratively prudent to hold our options open. For this reason,
we complied with the basic criteria which was to have the following
items completed with respect to our existing reserves.
1. Psycho.logical evaluations
2. Medical examinatians
3. Check for felony clear record
Notwithstanding future changes in State law, the City of Fridley is
authorized, indefinitely, to have up to fifteen part-time Police
Officers armed, licensed, uniformed, with arrest powers. These
individuals may be either paid or voluntary.
Our current reserve unit, consisting of nine individuals, is still
functioning as they have in the past years. We do, however, have an
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POLICE RESERVE STATUS
MARCIi 14, 1980
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immediate decision to make regarding this unit. For liability and
professional reasons, it seems logical that if the City were to
have a part-time Officer unit, individuals in that unit would be
required to meet the same standards as new full-time Police Officers.
If that be the case, only four of tlie nine exi�ting reserves meet
our standards at this time.
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Abolishing our current reserve unit (State defined part-time officers)
made up of individuals who have donated their time over a period of
years, only to turn around and acquire new individuals that meet
State requirements, does not seem reasonable nor does it appear t�
serve the City's need at this time.
Considering the various factors involved in this issue, I��ould
propose the followa.ng action.
l. Tnactivate the Police Reserve Unit as it currently exists.
2. Establish a new unit such as a"Public Safety Patrol." The
unit could include interested existing reserves, assigned
Police Explorers, and additional volunteers as needed. This
would be an unarmed unit t�.at would function as part of an
emergency Civil De�ense force. In additzon, I wou].d see
this unit assisting in the following areas, after the
pers�nnel are properly trained.
. First Aid Assistance
. Traffic Control at Accidents and Large Group Functions
. �7arious Aspects of Crime Prevention Projects
. Agenda Deliveries
. 5nowbirds/Recreational Veh�.cle Control
' . House Checks
. Basic Home Safety Assistance (Home Security/Fire
Prevention/Energy Information/Civi1 Defense Safety
Measures)
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NASIM M. �URESHI, CITY MANAGER
'POLICE RESERVE STATUS
MARCH 14, 1980
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. AsSist in House Numbering Compliance
. Motorist Assist
- . Bike Safety
. Limited Security Functians (Parks, etc.)
The new uni`t would take significant staff time to organize, train
and make fully operational. The end result should be a visible,
nancontroversial, volunteer unit that would be a significant asset
to the City of Fridley. The major cost that would be anticipated
- is the recommended purchase of an equipped vehicle, preferably a `
van type, that the volunteers could operate with pride and serve a
functicnal purpose. Perhaps we could explore complete or partial
donation towards this unit.
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C�ty of �ridl�y
Nlinnesota
� DATE MARCH 20, 1980
FROM JAMES P. HILL, PUBLIC SAFETY DIR
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TOWING CONTRACT
INFLATIONARY INCREASE REQUEST
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NASIM M. QURESHI, CITY MGR.
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Our towing�contractor, Shorty's Towing, has requested a fifteen
percent adjustment in the current towing rates due to inflationary
factors. Roger Schuur stated in a phone conversation that most of
his business is in interstate commerce and that the Federal Government
has just authorized a thirteen percent surcharge to be added in
int�rstate work.
A survey of four adjoining cities on 1980 towing contract rates
reflects that Shorty's rates with a fifteen percent increase would
be about equal to the.four cities. A fifth city, Columbia Heights,
would be below the increased rates, however Columbia Heights is in
the second year of a two-year contract and two attempts have been
made this year to break the contract by their tower.
Virgil Herrick has advised that the City may accept the increase
without rebidding if that is Council's desire, which would be my
recommendation.
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Sharty�s Towing &Tran�portatfon Ser. Inc
� 5755 �iversi.ty Ave NE.
Fr�.aiey ri�.n�. 5543�+
Ta wham; it ma.y concern�
'� Due ta the risi.ng cast of ap�eration
�ae f�.nd it nessary to raise the established price of 15.00
to 1'�.25 this i� a 15iU increas�e. This increas�e a.s due ta fuel
�l�uranee,drivers wag�s and general c�st of �.a.ving,
Othor fees a.� folZows' storage 4.00
trual� aast �er haur 28.75 this is a g�neral �ncrease of
1�/ . If ycauc_ha�rr� any questa:c�ns p�1'�ea�� fee� free ta contact me.
Your�s. Trulys
Rog r � i�ur
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