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01/11/1999 CONF MTG - 4638� ` C7T1' OF FRIDLE1f CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING January 11,1999 - 7:00 p.m. Fridley Municipal Center Meeting Room 1 (Lower Level) 1. E.T.C. Channel 33. 2. Medtronic Update. 3. Gateway East. 4. Columbia Park Bond Issue. 5. Air Handling System for Springbrook Nature Center. 6. Council Laptop Computers. � = --_- .� PA RAGO N C A B L E M I N N E S O T A January 8, 1999 Bill Burns City Manager, City of Fridley Fridley Municipal Center 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Burns: RECEIVED JAN 0 8 1999 In response to your phone call of January 6, 1999, Paragon Cable will be pleased to administer public access services to Fridley residents, at the request of the city of Fridley, for an interim period of 30 to 60 days. We propose offering access to public access equipment and facilities at the cunent studio, including facilities scheduling, user orientation and training, project planning, use supervision, check-out/check-in, rules administration and basic promotion. We propose offering Fridley residents access to the public access channel, including channel scheduling, channel listings updating, tape playback, user responsibilities training and rules administration. We will staff the facility for public access use Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6PM to 9PM and Wednesdays from 9AM to noon. We will provide channel playback from 4PM to 11PM, Thursdays through Sundays. Programming will be played back on Monday and Tuesday evenings on a spot basis. A character generated schedule and promotion of access services will appear at other times. You will find proposed Fridley public access rules governing equipment, facilities and channel use enclosed. We invite your review and input. We will provide these services for this interim period at no additional cost to the city for the first 60 days in an effort to ease the city's transition and allow you the opportunity to determine what you would choose to do going forward. After the initial 60 day period, Paragon would need to be reimbursed our cost, totaling roughly $1,500 per month, if we were to continue at the service levels described above. Your questions and further requests are welcome. We appreciate your request and look forward to serving you, should that be your desire. Sincerely, `�.�_.� �. Lance Leupold Community Programming Manager 612-287-3611 enclosures 10210 Crosstown Circle, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 612/522-5200 FAX 612/941-9206 A KBLCOM incorporated company � ' x r� F �� � ` r� %� RULES FOR USE OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION PRODUCTION RESOURCES 1/99 Welcome to Fridley Public Access (FPA). To facilitate your use of access equipment, facilities and staff time, and ensure fairness, Paragon Cable Minnesota and the City of Fridley have adopted these rules. The intent is to provide you with information about privileges, procedures and expectations as you begin producing a program for presentation on the Fridley Public Access Channel. Definitions are attached (appendix A) and channel access rules follow separately. There is no charge for the eligible use of access production resources. We also provide free planning assistance and production training as you complete your program. PURPOSE AND HOURS OF AVAILABILITY FPA allows residents of Fridley to express non-commercial messages and share talents, interests and concerns with neighbors through a very local cable TV access channel seen only in Fridley. Programming need not be produced at the Fridley Studio to be shown on FPA (see channel access rules). Residents, working as individuals and in teams, may produce their own programs using FPA production resources at the Fridley Studio, 350 63rd Avenue NE. For all services, contact the Fridley Public Access Coordinator (Coordinator) at [number to be determined]. Hours: 6:OOpm to 9:OOpm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9:OOam to noon, Wednesdays. USER ELIGIBILITY - WHO MAY USE FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES Residents of Fridley, providing proof of residency: a driver's license, State ID card or property tax statement, to be updated every 6 months and as residency changes, are eligible. Resident minors may have access only through an eligible parent or legal guardian. Official candidates for elected, public office, qualified for votes in Fridley, are eligible while preparing service area campaign communications and elected officials representing residents of Fridley are eligible while preparing official constituent communications. Al1 access is subject to the availability of resources. PROJECT ELIGIBILITY - CRITERIA FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT An initial call or visit with the Coordinator will help orient the producer to FPA's purpose and capabilities. All projects must be presented to the Coordinator through a Public Access Project Form (copy attached). The completed form wiil list your communication goal, production timeline and individualized video training plan. ., �"'� r�-- ^�w e: 1 /"�; � '�� <, ,� � ::�, FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES RULES p. 2 Project approval will be based on the following criteria: 1/99 -Completed programming must qualify for playback under Fridley Public Access Channel Rules (please see for details) and must be presented on the Fridley Public Access Channel. -Eligible producer and applicable, eligible assistants, must demonstrate competency in knowing and understanding these rules. Key questions will be asked. (Training is described below.) -Eligible producer and applicable, eligible assistants, must demonstrate competency in the use of studio/equipment that will be required to successfully complete the project. Appendix B (attached) lists competency criteria and suggests what the producer and crew should know to successfully operate equipment. -Eligible producer must demonstrate understanding of production planning, steps to completion and/or production crew roles necessary to successfully complete the project. -Eligible producer must demonstrate understanding of communication responsibilities (clearances, implications of content, appearance in public file, etc.) applicable to the successful completion of the project. (Training in this area is part of initial planning.) -Eligible producer must agree to be responsible for equipment while checked out or in use in his/her name and agree to pay for repair or replacement in the event of damage to or loss of equipment checked out or in use in his/her name. -A schedule for timely completion taking into account the nature of the project, producer experience, access resource frequency allocations (listed below), a time table for obtaining necessary clearances and crew size/needs is set by mutual agreement of eligible producer and Coordinator. In accordance with the time table, a list of eligible crew member(s), as needed for completion, is provided by the eligible producer. Certification (see next) of the producer and crew, including special training for the eligible director, as applicable, must be obtained as arranged with the Coordinator. CERTIFICATION Certification helps FPA to keep track of eligible producers and assistants/crew who have demonstrated competency in the areas of 1) planning, responsibilities and rules, 2) portable equipment use, 3) editing, 4) studio use and various crew positions. Certification is arranged through appointment with the Coordinator following project approval and training, as needed. Those certified need not redemonstrate competency until a lapse in ����.��� FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES RULES p. 3 1/99 active participation or as requested by the Coordinator following use difficulties or a rules violation. Training in the above areas, leading to certification, is offered by arrangement to meet individualized project needs. Coaching and encouragement is offered throughout the production process. RESOURCES FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS FPA facilities, equipment and staff attention are shared. The following frequency of use allocations are intended to help ensure the equitable use of these resources. In the course of pursuing a project, once approved, a producer, producer and assistants/crew or group/association represented by several producers may: -Reserve and use no more than six videotapes provided by FPA at any one time. FPA reserves the right to approve producer provided tape stock. -Reserve and use no more than one studio appointment of up to three hours per week and no more than three appointments per month. -Reserve and use no more than one editing appointment of up to three hours per week and no more than four appointments per month. -Reserve and use a portable camcorder for up to 24 hours no more than three times per month. FPA reserves the right to modify the above-specified allocations, based on the availability of resources, at its discretion. Requests for reservations for resources for approved projects must be made at least seven days in advance and no more than 30 days in advance and are subject to resource availability and subject to change. A producer, producer and assistants/crew, or group/association represented by several producers may be required to complete one project, including cablecast, before beginning another. Production tapes will be held by FPA only for the duration of the approved production schedule and may be reused should activity lapse for more than four weeks without prior arrangement. Unless specific, advanced arrangements are made, FPA may reuse master tapes after the last scheduled playback. ��,, / ' °?-, � _ .a FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES RULES p. 4 REMUNERATION FOR EQUIPMENT USE AND UNDERWRITING 1/99 Producer/crew may receive compensation for services offered while operating or arranging the use of equipment and/or facilities only through a non-profit or tax-exempt organization. Sponsors may be solicited for monetary or in-kind contributions to defray the demonstrated material costs of producing access programming. Sponsorship, and the related, defrayed cost, must be made known to the Coordinator. (Sponsor acknowledgement in the completed, cablecast program is described in the channel rules.) Producers accepting sponsorships from a commercial interest related to the subject matter of their program must work closely with the Coordinator to be sure the completed program is not an infomercial. PRODUCTION FORMAT To ensure the highest on-air quality and protect the life of portable and editing equipment, no unapproved videotape may be used. FPA is an S-VHS format production and playback facility. Quality, name brand, VHS may also be played back; please see channel rules. Access production will take place in the S-VHS format using S-VHS tape. Incidental, master quality, name brand, VHS, in excellent condition, may be inserted directly on editors. Producers should go to original sources for dubs to be presented on FPA and arrange to receive transfers on S-VHS. LOSS OF ACCESS PRIVILEGES FPA reserves the right to protect and ensure the orderly, equitable and successful use of FPA production resources. Access production privileges may be suspended for the following conduct, including, but not limited to: -Failure to comply with these rules. -Making statements to FPA that are knowingly false, misleading or incomplete. -Representing oneself to be working on behalf of or representing FPA or Paragon Cable Minnesota without the permission of the Coordinator. -Behaving in a manner contrary to local, state or federal law. -Failure to keep appointments or deadlines, including beginning and ending on time; an appointment may be forfeit if late. �' ��;3 f � Zr, � >. � '- FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES RULES p. 5 1/99 -Failure to prepare for appointments, including failure to secure clearances or provide sufficient crew as agreed to with the Coordinator; a project may be forfeit if preparation deadlines are not met. -Using resources for any purpose other than that communicated to and approved with the Coordinator; reimbursement at current market commercial rates for such use may be required. -Using resources for commercial purposes; reimbursement for such use at current market commercial rates will be required. -Negligence in the care, setting up, handling, transportation or use of resources. -Permitting ineligible persons to operate resources. -Using non-FPA resources with FPA resources without prior approval of the Coordinator; especially the interconnection of equipment or use of unapproved tape. -Refusal to recertify when requested to do so by the Coordinator. If the violation of the rules, or the above cited conduct, is accidental or unintentional, the Coordinator will provide a documented verbal warning following the first violation, a written warning following the second violation and a one month suspension following a third violation, a three month suspension following a fourth violation and a nine month suspension following a fifth violation. An additional nine month suspension will result from each additional violation. If the violation is intentional, the first violation will result in a three month suspension, the second a nine month suspension and the third will result in a one year suspension. Future violations will each result in an additional one year suspension. FPA reserves the right to increase the length of suspension depending on the severity of the intentional violation. Eligibility is automatically suspended in the event of the loss of or damage to resources/equipment until payment is made and any applicable term of suspension has passed. QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS Questions and concerns regarding an access production determination should be brought to the attention of the Coordinator making the determination. Unresolved questions and concerns should be brought to the attention of the Community Programming Manager at 612-287-3611. • ' �� - f> ' �W � � , � FPA PRODUCTION RESOURCES RULES p. 6 1/99 Concerns unresolved following discussion with FPA/Paragon Cable Minnesota may be brought to the Fridley City Manager. Issues unresolved at this level may be taken before the Fridley Cable Commission through referral by the City Manager. REVIEWAL OF RULES These rules will be reviewed by Paragon Cable Minnesota and the City of Fridley on an annual basis. ### C. 1999 Paragon Cable Minnesota. All Rights Reserved. � APPENDIX A - DEFINITIONS 1/99 Advertising material shall mean a range of qualitative information about products and services, from a product or services inventory, to messages having the impression of an infomercial/image piece or classified ad, to direct appeals to sell products/services or purchase products/services. Cablecast shall mean the presentation of a program on an access channel. Certification shall mean the system by which Fridley Public Access keeps track of eligible producers and assistants/crew who have demonstrated competency in the areas of studio/equipment operation, production planning, steps and roles, communication and equipment use responsibilities and understanding these rules. To be certified is to have successfully demonstrated competency. This is available following project approval and required prior to reserving, checking out and/or using production resources. Public Access Coordinator shall mean the designated staff person or persons responsible for the day-to-day use of FPA resources and channel time. Community Programming Manager shall mean the designated staff person responsible for the administration, promotion and implementation of FPA resources and channel time. Material soliciting or promoting unlawful conduct shall mean any such material that is defined under applicable rules of the Federal Communications Commission. Non-commercial shall mean the absence of commercials or advertising; having no apparent commercial intent, that is, appearing not to be promoting, highlighting nor endorsing a product or service or a product or service's image nor soliciting for products or services. Program or programming shall mean a message or several messages in video and/or audio intended to be delivered to viewers in the city of Fridley on the Fridley Public Access Channel from S-VHS or VHS tape, or, under special circumstances, live from the studio. Rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shall mean rules adopted by the FCC. ### �k.;:.�4�, �' , ,%r�:d �il'��wa�.� F� u', .., {;� APPENDIX B- EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES COMPETENCY 1/99 l. Criteria for portable equipment competency: a. interconnecting equipment and accessories correctly, safely and completely. b. making all electronic and mechanical adjustments correctly and in the proper order includinq audio connections, filter/white balance, iris, white balance, gain, display, zoom and focus. c. demonstrating a brief, successful video recording. d. correctly answering questions essential to determining whether the user has a basic knowledge of principles of safe and effective equipment operation including power cable connection, safe/secure handling and transportation, trouble shooting, battery life, tape length, shot composition and shot duration. e. correctly answering questions concerning consequences for not following rules for the safe, secure and effective use of equipment including the 'loss of access privileges,' repair and replacement of lost or damaged parts and the concept of eligible uses. 2. Criteria of studio equipment/facilities competency: a. crew members as assigned to specific studio stations demonstrate: -Audio board: correct 'riding' of levels, use of faders and master fader, setting of 'house sound,' understanding of feed back, ability to make a mic/sound check, understanding the signal route from microphone to recorder, understanding of basic directing language. -CG (Toaster): correct basic menu functions, font designation and access, page construction, basic page set up functions, tracing of the signal from CG to switcher including ready and take features, understanding of basic directing language. -Switcher/director: understanding of the function of a switcher and role of a director, basic transitions, take vs. dissolve, wipe, key, understanding/demonstration of basic, authoritative directing language, understanding of shot composition and communication to camera operator, identification of common studio technical problems. -Floor director: ability to quickly and effectively relay director's commands as appropriate and talent's in return. -Camera operator: basic camera controls and operations including dolly, tilt, pan, pedestal, zoom and focus, safely 'locking' the camera, good shot composition, smooth operation, understanding of 0 � `. `�. {j':s , " d �- 1 APPENDIX B - EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES COMPETENCY p. 2 basic directing language. 1/99 b. correctly answering questions about safely preparing the studio for production including placing/returning camera and microphone cables, asking for assistance with lighting, setting up and returning set pieces and props to proper storage and proper access to and travel within the building during appointments. c. correctly answering questions concerning consequences for not following rules for the safe, secure and effective use of equipment including the 'loss of access privileges,' repair and replacement of lost or damaged parts and the concept of eligible uses. 3. Criteria for editing competency: a. correctly explaining role of editing in planning and final production. b. contrasting premise of film vs. video editing, explaining frames per second, contrasting frame and field. c. correctly explaining differences between player and record decks in function and how each is controlled and monitored the same and differently. d. correctly explaining control track, assemble vs. insert editing, pre-roll and understanding the signal path among decks and audio and video sources and monitors including the concept of line vs. dub. e. understanding and explaining relationship of color and sound on the monitor to color and sound on the tape. f. demonstrating safe loading of tape. g. understanding and explaining concept of color bars, tone, countdown, program, black at the end. h. successfully timing a tape. i. demonstrating competency in associated equipment such as switcher, audio and CG as appropriate. j. demonstrating a brief, successful assemble and insert edit. k. correctly answering questions concerning consequences for not following rules for the safe, secure and effective use of equipment including the 'loss of access privileges,' repair and replacement of lost or damaged parts and the concept of eligible uses. ### , �^�._, r� �', � ° : � ; � FRIDLEY PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT FORM Program title: Producer name: Organization (if applicable): Address: Phone: (h) (w Description of program subject and approach: Intended audience and impact: Other uses of the program: Planned length• Equipment needed: � Training needed: Certified crew confirmed: Date: Projected date cablecast: 1/99 Eligible crew requiring certification (names and training dates): Clearances/releases needed and dates obtained, as discussed with Coordinator: Other: PROJECTED TIME LINE Research/planning: Clearances/releases: Training: Crew set/trained: Reservations: Scripting: Shooting: Editing: Scheduling/promotion: Cablecast: Signature af producer: Signature of parent/guardian: Signature af Coordinator: DATES Date: Date: Date: �� � � �. � RULES GOVERNING ACCESS TO THE FRIDLEY PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 1/99 To ensure the equitable use of the Fridley Public Access (FPA) Channel, to see that those submitting tapes take full responsibility for their submitted programming and that the access channel retains its distinctive viewing area based, non-commercial character, rules as to who may submit programming, what the submitted programming may contain and what the program submitter must declare about a submitted program have been created. A sample channel application form is attached. The following section describes what is required on the application form. This helps verify compliance with the above stated goals. Should you have questions about clearance of copyrighted material, what constitutes commercial content, how often your show may air, etc., please see your Coordinator. Content and content clearances are the responsibility of the individual submitting programming. ELIGIBILITY Residents of Fridley may submit video programming for presentation on the public access channel provided that: -The resident, or minor resident's parent/legal guardian, shows proof of residency: a current driver's license, State ID card or property tax statement. Such proof will be updated every 6 months and as residency changes. -The resident takes responsibility for the content of the program, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of claims and the possibility of slander, the impact of indecent or obscene material, obtaining all clearances and permissions such as for music, pictures, video and personal image release, and agrees to cover costs associated with claims made in the event that clearance/permission fees result from its presentation. -The resident states that the program contains no advertising material, solicitation for donations nor other than non-commercial content and is in compliance with FCC and federal lottery, indecency and obscenity directives. Advertising material encompasses a range of qualitative information about products and services, from a product or services inventory, to messages having the impression of an infomercial/image piece or classified ad, to direct appeals to sell products/services or purchase products/services. Non-profit charitable service organizations and civic units may profile their services and events. (See also underwriting below.) -The resident, if under 18 years of age, has arranged for a parent or legal guardian to complete the application form on his or her behalf and accept the above responsibilities. , ,. �--� , ,- � � � � �� � :� FPA PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL RULES p. 3 1/99 Series time slots may be arranged, subject to change, for those submitting new programming on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Series time slots will be 1/2, l, 1-1/2 or 2 hours in length. One slot length may be selected per series and may not be exceeded, nor by more than 15 minutes underutilized, once established. To retain series time slots, new programming, fitting the established length, must be submitted on a regular basis. A waiting period of 1 month will be imposed to reestablish a series in the event of disruption/non-compliance in providing new programming; FPA reserves the right to impose other restrictions to encourage the regular delivery of established, series programming. The number of time slots provided per week will be based on length and frequency submitted: Weekly: 1/2 or 1 hour = up to 4 slots per week; 1-1/2 or 2 hours = up to 3 slots per week. Bi-weekly: 1/2 or 1 hour = up to 3 slots per week; 1-1/2 or 2 hours = up to 2 slots per week. Monthly: 1/2 or 1 hour = up to 2 slots per week; 1-1/2 or 2 hours = one slot per week. Al1 showings are subject to the availability of channel time. No individual, group of individuals or organization may present more than six hours of programming per week, subject to the availability of channel time. Playback hours are 4 pm to 11 pm Thursday through Sunday, and by special arrangement on Monday and Tuesday evenings. SPECIAL CHANNEL SERVICES - LIVE STUDIO PROGRAMMING Live programming of up to 90 minutes in duration, originating from the Fridley Studio, may be cablecast with between 14 and 45 days notice, channel space permitting. (Additional production related rules and requirements apply.) PUBLIC FILE Applications for the public access channel will be kept in a public file for a period of 2 years. The file may be viewed at the Fridley Building with 2 business days advanced notice to the Community Programming Manager by anyone providing positive identification in advance of viewing the file. Photocopies of the file may be requested following a visit and will be provided by FPA at 20 cents per page plus applicable postage and handling. �, � �.. � , ` f '� ��� �`'#N�.�c:`'t, FPA PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL RULES p. 4 QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS 1/99 Questions and concerns regarding a public access channel access determination should be brought to the attention of the Fridley Public Access Coordinator. Unresolved questions and concerns should be brought to the attention of the Community Programming Manager at 612-287-3611. Concerns unresolved following discussion with FPA/Paragon Cable Minnesota may be brought to the Fridley City Manager. Issues unresolved at this level may be taken before the Fridley Cable Commission through referral by the City Manager. REVIEWAL OF RULES These rules will be reviewed by Paragon Cable Minnesota and the City of Fridley on an annual basis. ### C. 1999 Paragon Cable Minnesota. Al1 Rights Reserved. .�,PPI,ICATION FOR FRIDLEY PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL TIME 1/99 �.. , Circle format of tape submitted: S-VHS VHS P�'ogranuning may be submitted by residents of Fridley only. Please arrange to establish proof of residency in person (current driver's license, State ID or property taY statement) by contacting the Fridley Public Access Coordinator. Thank you. Those providing regular programming may be assigned regular series timeslots, subject to change. Those with assigned timeslots must provide regular progamming to retain series timeslots. Other resfictions apply. Tapes submitted without an individual, completed application will not be processed. Tapes will be returned as arranged with the Access Coordinator. Please also see the complete Fridley Public Access Channel rules. Program or series title: Exact length: Multi-reel lengths: 1) Circle: Individual program 2) (2nd show on tape length: 3) Regular, prescheduled series If prescheduled series, fill in dates below for this episode: day time date daY time date day time date day time date Individual program or episode content: Special instructions to scheduler: PARAGON ONLY: Applicant residency confirmed by: (Identifcation provided/reconfirm in 6 months) Scheduled.• date STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY I am familiar with and responsible for the content of this program. All clearances for its cablecast have been obtained from broadcast stations, networks, sponsors, music licensing organizations, performer's representatives, authors, composers and others as required. I shall be liable for costs arising from the use of copyrighted or licensed materials. This program contains no advertising material nor other than non-commercial programming; no lottery or lottery information; no obscene material, sexually explicit conduct nor material soliciting or promoting unlawful conduct as defined under applicable FCC regulation. I have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Access Rules adopted by Paragon Cable Minnesota and the City of Fridley. Applicant Name: Signature: Address: Phone number: Date Submitted: � f �� � ' ��C�I�'a� Date: January 2, 1999 '"� ,-��".� 0=� ���� To: cc: William Burns, City Manager Brian Strand, Video Specialist Fridley Cable Commission — c/o Brian Strand From: Board of Directars Carl Salerno — Director of Operations RE: Request from Brian Strand dated 11/24/98 As requested in the letter dated 11/24/98 from Brian Strand, please find enclosed ETC 33's Operating Statistic sheets from July 1998 — December 1998. These are the normal statistics that the workshop keeps and is the only level of detail that we have. As requested in #1 and #2 and #3 of the letter regarding how many are Fridley Residents and Non Fridley Residents productions. The workshop does not track at the level of detail. Therefore, we are not able to provide that detailed of information. The ne� item # 4 is in regards to copies of our Request for Equipment, Studio Time, and Editing Time. This request is found in among our regular operating statistics. In response to # 5 we have included a listing of Board Members. Many of the Board Members were involved with the workshop while they were still residents or while they were working in Fridley. Even though some of the Board Members are no longer residents they have many ties that they want to give back to the community where they were fortunate enough to have access to the Public access facility. The last request # 6 we have included attached. As always we respect your confidentiality of Data Privacy with the information we are providing. The workshop has provided our normal operating statistics. Since we have a new Director of Operations we have discussed recently in our Board Meetings that we need to review our statistics to see what type are beneficial to track. If the City would like to provide us with input or suggestions as to if they want us to spend more time tracking at a lower level of detail we can take that into consideration when setting up statistics for the 1999 tracking. We would be more than willing to meet with the City of Fridley, Brian Strand, or the Cable Commission if you do not feel that we are providing you with the best information. However, at this point we will continue to track this information as we have in the past. In closing, please let us know whether you want to set up a meeting to discuss this any further with the Board of Directors and Staff. We would look forward to working with you to get you the best information available. Sincerely, � . ' l//C� . G�f`'��-.a ETC Board of Directors Carl Salerno — D'rector of Operations J I ' i ETC33 OPERATING STATISTICS Jul 1998 Sun Mon. Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hours O en 06/29 06/30 1 2 3 4 3 Hrs 5 Hrs 6 Hrs 4 Hrs Holiday Holiday 18 Hrs Closed Closed total 0 CC* 2 CC 4 CC 12 CC 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Holiday 4 Hrs 6.5 Hrs 8 Hrs 6 Hrs 5 Hrs 4 Hrs 32.75 closed total 0 CC 4 CC 6 CC 4 CC 3.5 CC 0 CC 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 closed 4.5 Hrs 6 Hrs 8 Hrs 4.5 Hrs 4 Hrs 7 Hrs 34 total 3 CC 3 CC 5 CC 4 CC 2 CC 4.5 CC 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 5 Hrs 9 Hrs 6.5 Hrs 6.0 Hrs 4 Hrs 4 Hrs 8 Hrs 43.5 total 0 CC 6 CC 3CC 4 CC 4.5 CC 3 CC 2 CC 26 27 28 29 30 31 08/Ol/98 Hours Cablecast* 18 Hrs total 17.5 total 21.5 total 22. 5 total 5 Hrs 8.5 Hrs 4.5 Hrs 8 Hrs 6.5 Hrs 4 Hrs 7 Hrs 43.5 24.25 total total 0 CC 2 CC 3.5 CC 6 CC 5.75 cc 2 CC 5 CC 171.75 103.75 erand total erand total Please note these are hours that ETC is open — not the hours that were spent shopping for new desk, supplies, or other business that was taken care of off site. There were also times when Volunteers and Financial Staffwere there, however, were not officially open. Some examples axe as follows: 1) Financial Staffworking on the books 2) Monthly Board Meetings on the 2°d Wednesday of the Month. 3) Shows being done 4) Major studio, office, control room clean up 5) Putting together desks, file cabinets, and other equipment 6) Painting These hours were not tracked as operating hours of business. Highlights from July 1998 - 06/26 First day without full-time or part-time Employees. - 07/07 Fridley 49er Day Parade and interviews were edited, which resulted into two different shows for July Programming. - 07/18 Part one of major studio cleaning. - 07/20 First interviews being done for full-time Director of Operations by Volunteers. - 07/22 ETC33 main office is painted for the first time in over seven years. - 07/29 2nd interviews starting. - 07/30 New desks were ordered. First new desk in over 16 years. ETC33 HOURS OF OPERATION Au st 1998 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hours Hours O en Cablecast* Ol See end of Jul . 02 03 04 OS 06 07 08 8 Hrs 5 Hrs 4 Hrs 7.5 Hrs 4.5 Hrs 5.5 Hrs 7 Hrs 42.5 23 total total 4 CC* 3 CC 4 CC 5 CC 2 CC 0 CC 5 CC 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 Hrs 5 Hrs 4 Hrs 7.5 Hrs 8 Hrs 3 Hrs 8 Hrs 41.5 16.5 total total 4 CC 2 CC 1.5 CC 4 cc 3 CC 0 CC 2 CC est. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Closed 6 Hrs 4 Hrs 4 Hrs 3 Hrs 4 Hrs 5 Hrs 20-30 21.5 total total 4 CC 3 cc 3 cc 3 cc 4 CC 4.5 CC CC** est. est. est. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5 Hrs 4.5 Hrs 4 Hrs 4 Hrs 3 Hrs 5 Hrs 7.5 Hrs 29 21.5 total total CC** 2 CC 2.5 CC 4 CC 3.5 CC 4.5 CC 5 CC 30 31 130-147 82.5** See See grand total Se t. Se t. **Cablecasting area down for much needed repair. Highlights from August 1998 - 08/03 New computer and �arts for the new curtain are in. - 08/06 Volunteer paints 2" office — first time new paint in at least 6 years. - 08/09 Reform party comes in for a tour. - 08/09 Volunteer paints old dark/sink room first new paint there in over 8 years. - 08/10 Person is offered our full-time position. - 08/12 New person starts. 08/14 New person ends employment. - 08/22-23, Cablecasting area gets `major' over hall, 1� time in 8 to 10 years. - 08/18 Cable Commission meeting to update them on the Workshop Activities. - Governor Jesse Ventura and other 3`d party Candidates come in for 5 shows and interviews starting this month and next. � ETC33 HOURS OF OPERATION Se tember 1998 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hours Hours Open Cablecast* 08/30 08/31 O1 OZ 03 04 OS 5 Hrs 2.5 Hrs 5.5 Hrs 5 Hrs 8.5 Hrs 4 Hrs ? Hrs 32.5 21 total total 4 CC* 2 CC 0 CC** 4 CC 5 CC 2.5 CC 3.5 CC 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 5 Hrs 5.5 Hrs 7 Hrs 10.5 7 Hrs 3 Hrs 5 Hrs 41 30.5 �'S total total 4 CC 3 CC 4 CC 4.5 CC 4.5 CC 3.5 7 cc est 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5 Hrs closed 5.5 Hrs 7 Hrs 6 Hrs 7 Hrs 8 Hrs 34.5 25.5 total total . 4 CC 0 CC 0 CC** 3.5 CC 4 CC 6 CC 8 CC 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 5 Hrs closed 8 Hrs 5 Hrs 4 Hrs 4 Hrs closed 25 27 total total 4.5 CC 0 CC 4 CC** 5 cc est 5 CC 4 CC 4.5 CC 27 28 29 30 133 104 See See See See grand total grand total Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. '�C]I[ TT/'1 _ _ 1 r L1 ��iu ra.agc,�� ���n� proauc��on or rna anct cirace Ciirls Volleyball matches. Highlights from September 1998 - 09/14 and 09/15 1� and 2"d interviews start. We also have two work sessions to prepare for new employee. -** Several Joint ETC and LO productions on Fridley Public Schools programming. - 09/16 Jesse Ventura was in doing shows. - 09/28 New Director of Operations starts, and stays. However, already had plans before hired to need time off for part of October. - Todd Lindberg and John King Volunteer Members brought in fund raising over $700.00. - Gave the Fridley School system 24 used tapes for use in/with National Honor Society. General notes: John King, Volunteer and Officer of the Board spent 75 hours of vacation to keep ETC open. This did not include his days off and coming in after work. In addition, other Members and Board Metnbers to help keep the workshop open and to help train in new employee volunteered many houfs. ETC33 HOURS OF OPERATION October 1998 Sun Mon. Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hours 27 28 29 30 4-9pm 9-6p ** 1- ll pm 1-9pm 4 CC* 3CC 5.5 CC 4 CC 04 OS p( p� 4 hours 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 4CC OCC 4CC 6CC 11 12 13 14 4 hours closed 1-6pm 2-9pm 1.5 O1 02 03 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed 4.5 CC 4 CC 5 CC 08 09 10 1-9pm closed closed 5 CC 15 closed 4.5 CC 5.5 CC 16 17 closed closed 4 CC 2 CC CC* ** 7.5 CC 3 CC 5 CC 3.5 CC 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 hours closed 1-9pm 1-9pm 9-5:30p 9-5•30p closed Hours Cablecast* 49 30 total total 36.5 29 total total 16 26.5 total total est ' 4 CC 0 CC 5 CC 7 CC 0 Lo ou�r 10. 5 CC 4 CC total 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 hours 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed est 4 CC 0 CC 5.5 CC 3.5 CC 11.5 CC 10 CC 4.5 CC otal 168 30.5 total 39 total 155 � grand total � grand total ** Current ETC33 Director of Operations started, however, slotted for a weeks time off. *** ETC and Paragon joint production of FHS and Crrace Girls Volleyball matches. Highlights from October 1998 - 10/1 Special mailing went out to the Membership to advertise the General Membership Meeting, to introduce the new Director of Operations, and to have members renew their membership, - 10/13 LO AND ETC33 Co-Production Grace vs. Centennial Girls Volleyball. - 10/14 General Membership Meeting for ETC 33 and Board Elections were held. - 10/21 Volunteer Board Member has a live on air interview with the Libertarian Party. - 10/30 ETC33-LO-CITY CE[ANNEL 35 Halloween Bloodmobile takes place. - Renewed 10 memberships and brought in 4 new members. General notes: The Studio and Control Room not operational for several days due to Video Toaster and CCU Problems. New Staff is still on a learning curve and being trained in by volunteers. These sarrre volunteers are training in new and old members on the Control room, Editing Sweet, and the nortable cameras. i-��_ ETC33 HOURS QF OPERATI4N November 1998 Sun Mon, Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hours Ol 02 03 04 OS 06 07 closed 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed 41.5 4.5 CC 0 CC 5 CC 4.5 CC 4.5 CC 4 CC 4.5 CC total 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 4 hours 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9om 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed est. 45.5 5.5 CC 0 CC 4.5 CC 5 CC 4.5 CC 5 CC 4.5 CC total 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 closed 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed no 41.5 4.75 CC records 3.5 CC 10.25 CC 8 CC 4.25 CC 4 CC total 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 hours 9-5:30 1-9pm 9-5:30p Holiday Holiday closed est. 29 4 CC 3 CC 4.75 CC 5 CC 3.5 est. 1.75 CC 3.75 CC total 29 30 See See Dec. Dec. 15'7.5 �rand total Hours Cablecast* 27 total 29 total 34.75 total 25.75 total 116.50 �rrand total I3ighlights from November 1998 - 11/11 Coordinated, taped, and produced Middle School Veterans Day Program. - 11/17 Attended Cable Commission Meeting and presented final draft proposal regarding new equipment. - 11/25 Jesse wins show produced and a documentary on the running of Governor Elect Jesse Ventura up to his victory party was done. - 11/29 Staff and Volunteers went through the old equipment and listed out for the City and Paragon to determine what can go back to the City. General notes: The Studio and Control Room not operational for several days due to Video Toaster Problems. � 9 ETC33 HOURS OF OPERATION December 1998 5un Mon. Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat 11/29 11/30 O1 02 03 04 OS closed 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 9-5:30p 9-5:30p closed 4.5 CC* 2.5 CC 6 CC 4.25 CC 4.75 3 CC 8 CC 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 4 hours closed 1-9p 1-lOpm 9-5:30p 9-5:30p 9-5:30p est. 6.75 CC 1.5 CC 1.5 CC 4.5 CC 4.75 CC 4.25 CC 4 CC 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 closed 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-9pm 9am-8p 9-5:30p closed 5 CC 0 CC 2.5 CC 3.5 CC 4 CC 4.5 CC 6.5 CC 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 closed 9-5:30 1-9pm 1-Spm HOLIDAY ��STMAS closed 5 CC 4.25 cc 7.5 CC 0 CC 6 CC � CC 27 28 29 30 31 O1/O1 O1/02 4 hours 9-5:30 1-9p 9-5:30p HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 4 hours 6SCC 0 CC 5 CC 6.5 CC 0 CC 0 CC 4SCC Hours Hours O en Cablecast* 41.5 33 total total 46.5 27.25 total total 44 26 total total 20.5 29.75 total total 33.5 21.5 total total 186 137.5 �rand total erand total Highlights from December 1998 - 12/03 First Promos for the ETC 33 Visit Santa and Toy Drive starts airing, - 12/03 Hayes 2"d Grade Holiday Concert was taped. - 12/04 ETC33's Videosyncrasies Newsletter was mailed out. - 12/08 FMS Holiday concert was taped. - 12/10 Stevenson's 3'� Grade "Santa's Hoe Down" was taped. - 12/12 Santa's Gift for Children live program was aired, toy drive took place. - 12/15 FMS Band Vocal Concert was taped - 12/16 FHS National Honor Society Induction was taped. - 12/17 Stevenson's 3`� and 4�' Crrade Holiday Concert was taped. - 12/17 FHS/FMS Holiday Concert was taped, - 12/21 Santa Live call in show was aired for children to call in and talk to Santa. General notes: The Studio and Control Room not operational for several days due to Video Toaster Problems. All the Special Holiday Concerts were scheduled to air on December 19th, 23rd, and 30�'. In addition, on December 25�' the Special Holiday Concerts were aired for the Fridley Community for Christmas Day. Board Of Directors Becky Harvet Chairperson Honeywell 9/2000 W: 612-957-4098 Finance Engineering Support E: bec .harvet cr CFSGMH hone ll History: Involved through friends and famil,y. One of Becky's friends took a class through An ka Ratnsey Collage. David Harvet Fridley Public Schools 9/99 W: 612-502-5029 Telecommunications / Data Specialist E: dave. harvet cr fridlev k 1 Z mn us History: Involved since early 1980's, as a Fridiey resident, and currently working in Media in the Fric3ley School System. Larry Hutchinson Telecide Productions, Inc. W: 612-785-0351 9/2000 President / CEO E: lar c telecide. com History; Involved since early 1980's, a friend from Fridley brought him into help with shows. He did more than help with the show over the years. John P. King N: 612-754-6378 StarTribune Vice-Chairman 9/2000 W: 612-673-1789 Trouble Shooter Specialist E: Kingjop@gw.startribune.com History: I�ivoived early 1980's as a Fridley school student, 28 yeaz former resident of Fridley, also involved with other Fridley area activities. Produced over 5000 shows, many on Fridiey, Dist. 14, sporting leagues 49er day parade. Volunteer with Fridley Schools. Mark Neuman-Scott Media (h�e W: 612-426-9337 D'uector of Operations E:(w) mr►euman-scott{a�mediaone.com E:(h) nscottn.frontiernet net History: Father of the Workshop, former resident and Graduate of Fridley School Systems, former staff of Fridley Library. Richard Klatte Treasurer University Of Mnuiesota W: 612-626-8001 Parking Services E: GovABombtuaol com History: Involved having heard of the good work of ETC33, producer of 100's of shows. PJ Letofsky Lominger Limited Human Resource W: 612-542-1466 Administrative Assistant E: paull@lominger.com History: Involved having heard of the good work and working/production/producing environment at ETC33. 912000 9/2000 9/99 Jeff Lindberg Wagamon Brothers 9/99 W:612-789-7227 Engine Rebuilders History: lnvolved with live programming at ETC33 for several years on issues in Fridley. Also a cutrent resident and graduate of Fridley Schools. Todd Lindberg Alliant Techsystems W: 612-931-5961 Audio Visual Coordinator E: Tadd Lindber��TK con� History: Involved through friends doing live shows, current resident and graduate of Fridley Schools. 9/99 FRIDLEY COMMUNIGATIONS WORKSHOP 350 63RD AVENUE NE, FRIDLEY, MN 55432 (612) 571-9144 EYERIf��l�KS TELEVISION GHAI�[lVEL January 04, 1999 Dear Mr. Burns, As requested in the letter , according to our records out of the 153 members at ETC 33/Fridley Communications Workshop, 71 are Fridley residents. Of the other 153 members we do not keep records on how many would be former residents, employees or are alumni of the Fridley area. We hope this provides you with the information you need. Sincerely, Carl J. Salerno Director of Operations ETC 33 Fridley Communications Workshop Burns, Bill From: Bill Nee [billnee�mninter.net] Sent: Friday, January 08, 1999 11:48,AM To: burnswcLDci.fridley.mn.us ���F✓ Subject: etc/33 TO: Mayor Jorgenson � Members of Fridley City Council Jan. 8, 1999 City of Fridley From: Bill Nee SUB: Etc. / 33 I watched the Council meeting of Jan. 4 and was deeply disturbed by the discussion of the continued independence and financial support of and for channel 33 and the right of individual citizens to speak out on any issue ....whether we agree or like what they say or how they say it. This is an almost absolute right guaranteed by the First Amendment of The US Constitution that guarantees the right of "Freedom of Speech" to every citizen. This was thoroughly explored in my Civics class in High School. It was part of the curriculum in every Minnesota High School In my day, and I presume that is still the case, basic citizenship. And another dimension, there&rsquo;s the American Civil Liberty Union...so hated by many institutions that violate various parts of the Constitution....including Freedom of UNPOPULAR speech and unpopular ideas Sometimes they don&rsquo;t make me happy...when they defend the right of the Ku Klux Klan to "speak out" by burning a cross, or the right of Nazi hoodlums to a parade permit denied by the City of New York! But I KNOW THIS...when they protect the nasties rights they also protect my rights.......and yours. Some examples of citizens exercising their right to express unpopular ideas. Like: * Soap box speaking in places like various New York parks, Boston Commons, London&rsquo;s Kensington Square (exceptions exist of course, like in Moscow where criticism of the government was a no-no resulting in a KGB bullet and disposal. I could give you many examples, but you get the idea.....right?) So I want to argue that among other things, the availability of a strong, secure reasonably financed public access channel is essential to the realization of cable TV&rsquo;s mission as provided in the Fridley Franchise....and additionally required by the Federal Communications Commission. From a personal point of view, securing that franchise provision was the biggest "battle" in the history of Fridley politics. My friend Bob Barnette is probably the only Councilmember who remembers it. But it involved circulating a huge referendum petition on the Franchise prepared by General Television and adopted by the City Council at their last meeting of the year...around Christmas. We had until the ordinance took effect to challenge it with a Referendum Petition.We had 10 days (I think) to get many thousand signatures...many more than required by the Charter...expecting that many might be challenged or that General Television&rsquo;s workers, employees and paid outside workers set about getting enough petitioners to withdraw their names to invalidate the Referendum Petition and let the original "sweetheart" franchise stand. The fight was bloody, Incredible pressures were put on many petitioners to withdraw their names. They had major phone bank operations based in Virg Herrick&rsquo;s Law office. The City Council hired a handwriting expert to examine the petitioner signatures to find "suspicious" signatures Etc.. When it was clear that General Television would lose, they proposed that a citizen&rsquo;s committee be appointed to work out an acceptable ordinance which would include the Public Access channels that I wanted. The chairman was highly respected John Haines, Tom Myhra and 3 others I don&rsquo;recall. They worked out a compromise Franchise Ordinance acceptable to me, the Referendum sponsors and the Company. That was adopted by the City Council. It included channet dedications which we later agreed were too broad: one for each school district, a total of 4, one for the library, one for the City of Fridley, one for the City Of Columbia Heights, one local origination Community newspaper"program, a provision for regional public access, required by the state.....and of intense interest to me, one locaf public access channel&rsquo; channel 33. I think the record shows that the City has been generous in "give backs" of under used channels..two school districts, the library channel and so forth. But an abandonment of "The People&rsquo;s channel " their "soapbox" simply cannot be justified by the facts. As I understand it there was a citizen complaint about program content, about Drugs. This is clearly an issue of Constitutionally protected speech. (First Amendment) The other complaint as I understand it was that the Channel 33 programming was so poor she would rather trade it for another regular cable channel. (Like maybe another Pitch sales show?) For me, that just won&rsquo;t cut it. Finally there&rsquo;s Steve&rsquo;s issue which I don&rsquo;t fully understand and certainly don&rsquo;t want to misrepresent. But I understand he feels CH 33 is doing such a poor job that the city can spend the money (I guess about 23 cents a month) for better use, First of all money generated by cable fees is restricted by Federal Law. City is prohibited from using cable money for any purpose except cable. It&rsquo;s hard for me to justify the diversion of about $3.00 per year per connection in trade for what I think is important support for CH 33. Finally, there was some talk about giving that money back to Paragon to take away control from the present volunteer board of governors and give control of CH 33 to Paragon this is a clear conflict of interest for Paragon and inconsistent with our franchise. I hope to attend your Conference Meeting to answer any questions. - < . . � James J. Bauer, M.A. O.T.R. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REGISTERED ..1.� � � ,�-�u � �' �-, � � /� � c.t�r�- r � � 3 3 ��o f7r�-c., ���-c.. �� , � � � � �� n-G�C 2�%�. � !'raw-- �C.. !%r, �- P f�ti�=�-z._ � �,t�Z� f�> � , �- c.l�'A.°�, GL.� ,rt,�,,� 33 ,��� � � c�°���� � � � U� �� G�� ���... , �' -� � � - • �� � �. �, ��� ��� � r��� � �-�.,�,u,���, , �- � p � �� '� � s�� ��� � , � � ��. . � �� � � ✓r �p �i(� • �"�� �' ��r� ----, --• „ 1� ' � 3 31 ���. ��, G� " � r��� � � � � ���l�''`- ! G�' s�=- � L-c_ � r �����— -�_ 7630 Bacon Dr., Fridley, MN 55432 •(612) 784-9575 MEMOR.ANDUM �-IOUSING DIVISION DATE: January 7, 1999 TO: William W. Burns, City Manager ,� �� � FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Manager Grant Fernelius, Housing Coordinator SUBJECT: Gateway East Update This is an update on the status of the Gateway East project in preparation for the Council Conference meeting on Monday night. Land Acquisition Progress on acquiring the remaining parcels has been slow due to a number of issues. First, the former owner of the tax forfeit parcel located befinreen JR's Automotive and the duplex, has not responded to our offer to purchase his redemptive rights. Richard Miller has until May of this year to pay the back taxes and penalties in order to reclaim the property. If he does not, the County can sell the property to the City, most likely at market value. Second, acquisition of the duplex has been delayed due to the difficulty in finding suitable sites for the replacement housing. As you recall, our attorneys at Greene Espel recommended last Fall that the City develop an action plan on replacing the rental units before proceeding with the acquisition. This will greatly reduce the risk of a legal challenge similar to the Southwest Quadrant project. The largest problem so far has been finding a site to either move the duplex or construct new units altogether. In lieu of finding a site, staff is now working with legal counsel on options that would involve City participation on privately- sponsored projects such as the apartments proposed at 5427 4th street (8 unit building which just received a variance) and 73rd Avenue (owner of vacant land at 1461 73rd evaluating a 22 unit building). The key element in the analysis is that the replacement units must be similar to those being demolished Gateway East Update January 7, 1999 Page 2 (e.g. affordable rental housing) and that the City have some financial role in the project. Third, the local Valvoline officials have not responded to our inquiries to purchase the vacant lot on the corner of 57th Avenue and the service road. We have contacted the corporate office in Kentucky but have not heard back as of yet. It may be necessary for the HRA to begin condemnation in March if negotiations don't proceed in the next month. Finally, staff has had conversations with Holiday Companies concerning the status of the Cash and Pawn site. We are waiting for additional information from Holiday on conditions of the lease for the current tenant and a date for possible vacancy. D�velopment Concepts Attached are examples of a number of town home projects which have been built within the last few years and serve as models for the Gateway East project. The projects range in size from a 4 unit development in St. Anthony to a 60 unit project in Minneapolis. Staff has tried to focus on moderate density projects that are well built and architecturally interesting. We have also spoken with the developers and cities to obtain additional information on the projects. Next Ste .�s Over the next three months staff will continue to pursue the land acquisitions previously mentioned. Depending on the success of finding a solution to the replacement housing issue, it may be necessary to evaluate whether the City wants to simply move forward on the duplex acquisition without a plan for replacement units. Within the next month more information will be provided to the Council and HRA to assist in making a decision. Staff will continue to pursue the tax forfeit parcel. The best case scenario is that we successfully negotiate with the former owner to acquire his redemptive rights. The worst case scenario is that we wait until this May for the redemption period to end and acquire the land from the County. We also hope to have positive discussions with Valvoline about their property. In addition, staff will solicit proposals for relocation services from private consultants to assist with the tenants of the duplex. 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'� , � � tn � 0 � ♦.+ � � d� Ri G� — „�., ��,�,,, N � s � � � � �_ ' �. a' �� ��j} � � � Ll J :t� ' OC :� J Eli � J C� m�.1 _. ____., , � _ _.. , - _�.... __��__ �,..., , , �; William W. Burns M E M O R A N D l,l M City Manager G7TY {}F FRIDLE1f To: The Honorable Mayor and Council p� From: William W. Burns, City Manager ,���� Date: January 7,1999 � Subject: Columbia Park Properties Bond Refinancing Columbia Park Properties is requesting that Fridle�v cooperate in a proposed bond refinancing for their property at 6401 University �lvenue. If Council is willing to consider this request, I would like to try to get the indu�cement legislation needed for the refinancing on our January 25 agenda. You may recall that we did cooperate in a similar rE fnancing in the spring of 1992, subject to the condition that Columbia Park pay us an administrative fee of �24,750 and that they escrow $20,462 per year for capital improvements to the building. We also agreed to give them a credit toward future capital imp��ovement requirements for capital investment that exceeded the required amounts. I am recommending that we grant them their reque,st subject to verifzcation that the amount of capital investment credit in the building sih�ce 1992 is equal to or exceeds the value of the interest savings achieved from the propo�sed bond refinancing. They have promised me this verification prior to Monday night's conference session. The circumstances surrounding this bond refinancin�; are a bit different from those in 1992. Then, Columbia Park was reducing their inte,rest rate on $3,105,000 from 14 percent to 7.5 percent and they faced 14 more ye�zrs of debt amortization. In this instance, they are reducing their interest on $2,140,000 from 7.5 percent to somewhere between S and 5.5 percent. They are also looking at o�zly 7 more years of amortization. Although there is not a lot in this for the City, I belie�ve that Columbia Park has been a good neighbor and.has cooperated with the City in a number of instances, including use of their property for `49er Days events. � �r � i Recreation and Natural Resource Department emo To: William W. Burns, City Manager From: Jack Kirk, Director of Recreation and Natural Resources �% Date: December 30, 1998 Re: Air Exchange Systems for Springbroc�k Building As we discussed recently, the Interpretive Building at Springbrook Nature Center is in need of an air exchange system to provide a constant source of fresh air to the interior of the building. Currently, there is no frE�sh air being provided and this is contributing to the odor problems of the building. I am proposing that we install the air exchange sys1rem and utilize funds available in the Parks Capital Improvements under the SNC North Boundary Improvement project. There is a$31,865 balance in this project fund and the air exchange system would run $19,785. The remaining dollars in the North Boundary project will be used for landscaping improvements on this border of the park. I have asked our Finance Department to encumber funds for these projects to be completed in 1999. The proposed system will meet current national standards for air quality and a better indoor environment for building visitors and s;taff. Let me know if you concur with this proposal and, if so, we will proceed as soon as possible. I will be happy to discuss this further ii� you wish. Thank you for your assistance. � ���, � �, < l,✓""� V �� � �� � �� ! P �-�" � � ��i � � � � . � 1. em 0 Ta Jack Kirk From: Siah St. Clair Dat� Novembe� 30, 1998 R.e Air Exchange systems for Springbrook Natune Cerrter Irrterpretive Building During this past summer I met with Ron Julkowski of the City's Ins;pec;tion Division and rep�+eserdatives from Sharp Heating and Air Conditioning to determine if there w.as some way to eliminate or reduce animal odor problems within the interpretive center. These odor problems have been a source of compiaints from the public, volurrteers and staff for many years. After a thorough inspedion it was determined that there is no fre�sh air being brougM i►rto the nature ceMer building other than inaderttal air that errters when the door;� are opened. The existing inside air is constaMly serrt through the heating and cooling systems over and over throughout the year(s). During 1980, when the building was buiR, that was considered 1:o be very ener+gy effiaent. Today, however, it is known that minimum amounts of fresh air ane requ�ired within buildings for the heatth of the building and the people in it. Existi� State Building Codes require fresh air standarcis, and our odor problem exists largely because a fresh air exchange system is not in place acoording to the professionals who have looked at it recently. Air exchange systems used today mairrtain high energy e�caency through very effedive heat exchanges instead of very minimal replacemerrt of air. I asked :>harp Heating and Air Conditioning, because of their familiarity with Springbrook's air system since in;�alling the new fumaces la� wiMer, to make a recommendation regarcfing how we could improve air quality and remove odors from the building. Because of Springbrook's underground constn�dion and particular uses, they asked engineers outside their company to help make recommendations, all at no cost to the� City. Their recommendations, and a bid to accomplish the work is attached. They recommend the following: • Installation of three fresh air exchange systems 1. A system that would exchange fresh air for the �undenground portion of the building (approximately 50% of total building space). 2. A system for the exhibit room, reception arxi voluMeer area of the building, (approximately 40 % of the total building space). • Page 1 i � ' 3. A separate system for the staff offices (approximately 10°�6 of space). Note: this space is being recommended for a separate system because buikJing stn,dural problems make it cost ineffedive to tie this area iMo either of the other systems. . The systems would involve the following physical changes: 1. The two lar+ge systems would be housed above the ceiling in the kitchen. 2. The office system woutd be located at the top of the stairwell in the office area. 3. Exposed dud woiic would be placed across the ceiling in the assembly room and in the exhibit room, as indicated in the attached drawing. This dud work would remove existing air from the spaces served. New fresh air would errter through existing heating and air conditioning dud woric. 4. The existing 2 large verrtilation duds on the roof of the building would be used for fresh air iMake and to expel used air. Ron Julkowski is strongly rec;ommending that we have the work done, and I do as well. I wouid like to stay with Sharp Heating ar�d Air Conditioning if possible because all of our equipmerrt would have been installed by one company, which makes future mair�tenance much easier and mor�e efficierrt. Sharp's proposal and bid to do this work is $19, 785. - When you and I discussed this early in the summer it was suggested that funds from the North Boundary Improvemerrts accourrt couid be used. Since I had no idea how much this was going to c�st I have held off spending any of the remaining North Boundary funds. The North Boundary Improvement projed was originally funded for $60,000. Currerrtly $28,135 has been expended in this accourrt, leaving $31,865. I would like to proceed with this projed as soon as possible. Sharp has told me that they have about a two week wait to begin a projed like this, and that the projed itself would take from one to two weeks to accomplish. How should I proceed? • Page 2 . ,� �► Proposal SHARP HEATING AND AIR CONDITIOf�IING, INC. 4854 Central Ave. N.E. Mpls., MN 55421 (612) 572-0459 Proposal Submitted To: $ 1 d h S t C � a 1 1" Date 1 U•• 1— y Name S rin brook Nature Center ►erform s�►eer 100 85th Ave.N.E. c��y, state s� zip F r i d 1 e M n 5 5 4 3 2 PhoneH# 572-3588 W� We hereby propose to (umish all materials and perlorm all labor necessary for the cumpletion of the hNlctwing: FURNISH AND INSTALL: �ummeraire SHKV ] Summeraire SHRV l Summeraire SHRV l Office Area Remove Existinq C Return Air Duct Disconnect Existi iuvuu tnerqv 1000D EnerGv 25SD Enerqv amv�r Motors Recovery Ventilator Recovery Ventilat�r Recoverv Ventilator nstall Quadrants on nimizer Duct & C�_ 1lation,Taxs & Permi PAGE OF PAGES Minneapolis License #148718 8595. 8595. 2595. All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above woAc to be peAormed in accordance with the drawings and speciticalions submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of: Nineteen Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Five NO/100---���a�S�g19785.00 With payments to be made as follows 1/2 Down & Balance on Compl�tion Any alteration or deviation from above specilicati ns involving extra cost, will be executed only upon written orders, a�d will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. Atl agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tomado and other necessary insura�ce upon the above work. Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by SHARP HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CO., INC. Authorized NOTE: This proposal may be withdrawn by Sharp Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., if Signature not accepted within 3 Q days. Respectfully submitted by: B 1" 1 d fl S p e n c e r Notice (A) Persons or companies furnishing labor or matenals for the improvement of real propeny may enforce a lien upon the improved land if they are nol paid (or Iheir contributions, even il the parties have no direct contractual relationship wilh the owner; (k3) Minnesota taw permits the owner to withhold from his contractor as much of the conlract price as rnay be necessary to meet the demands of all other lien claimants, pay directly the liens and deduct the cost ot them from the contract price, or withhold amoums from his contractor until Ihe expiration b� 120 days from the completion of ttie improvement unless the contractor furnishes to the owner waivers of claims for mechanics' liens si��ned by persons who fumished any labor or material for the improveme�t and who provided Ihe owner with timely notice. Acceptance of Proposal- I have read the above. If 1 am not the owner of the improved real property 1 will provide you with his or her name and address in wnting within 10 days, or pay lor all damayes, Signatuna expenses and altorney lees incurred by you. The above prices, speciticalions and condiuons are salisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do Ihe work as sUecilied. Payment will ba made as oullined abovo. Si��natur�� � Date uf Acceptance; VOfIMII'C�1'll(WOiK - -- - Interost will be added if not paid at above terms at the rate of 1.5% monthly. (18% annually) whi�e - onginal: Sharp Yauow - Cuscomer .� i (612) 572-0459 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 4854 Central Avenue N.E. • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421 Mr.Siah StClair Springbrook Nature Center 100 85th Ave.N.E. Fridley,Mn 55432 As we discussed in our meeting,our suggestion is to leave the existing exhaust only system in place in the kitchen and mouse room. We Propose Individual Balanced Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems for the office,assembly/carpentry and Exibit areas. These systems will exhaust stale air and supply fresh air to each area independently. The ventilation rates of these systems are based on the dimensional information from the building plans and on ASHRAE Standard 62-89 "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality". The office area is based on 20 cfm per person and 7 people per 1000 Sq Ft. The assembly/carpentry and exhibit areas are based on 15 cfm per person and 50 people per 1000 Sq Ft. Office Area(upper & Lower: ( 795 sq ft x 7)/ 1000 x 20 = 111.30 cfm Assembly/Carpentry Areas: ( 1380 sq ft x 50)/ 1000 x 15 = 1035cfm Exhibit Area ( 1310 sq ft x 50)/ 1000 x 15 = 982.5 cfm Thankyou for your consideration Brian A.Spencer � . W W 1J' 4t�i�g W W S F- G OC �.L � � � . .. . . . . "h : . Z W U w � . .. .__._'.., .... '._ _... . 'i ' . . . . . . � . i¢ � a , `�E � � . . � � Z . �� Y O O � m,^ V z � � � O 0 J H � Q .~. m S W J W �� H�� JQd' - S N \Vf � J � \ � � 3 . � .� n �c` e Q 3 � �-s� � � a 0 � J i W a J W Q N CJ d '"' W K O a�o �a � 0 111� f F Yii�Yi W 4 �' � U W W • W C ~ . . . .�,. a�. > O > C H Z W �� • � � T s K H N � ' � � ~_ W IA I �� Up I W 4. U la. � 4 LL N O w �� vt"i o Q U Z U S � � w � ri II V � .H ti . � � � 0 U J � O O U W N � h fC a � � L � � � � � . � � 0 i � MEMO TO: Rick Pribyl FROM: Jim Erickson SUBJECT: Updated laptop pricing DATE: Jan. 7,1999 I have compiled the attached data on various brands of l,�ptops. Any systems purchased may also require licenses for Microsoft Office and any other applications the Council wishes to run as well as network cards for use at the City offices. Accessories, such as carrying cases, would be also extra, This may add, approximately, an additional $750 to each system. Warranty upgrades on these systems can, and probably s;hould, be purchased as well. The cost is usually in about $150 to extend the warranty to tr�ree years. These prices reflect the current non-sale price of the systems as of the writing of this memo. Price fluctuations occur frequently and rapidly. I would recommend the purchase of one of the last two :�ystems. The Micron system is a little higher-end and has the advantages of performance, of being on the State of MN IT contract, and of after-sale support. The Compaq Presaria system is a little lower-end but has the advantages of cost and, possibly, speed of availability. '�' . � � ♦ Compaq Armada 1700 -$2328 - GE Capital • Pentium II 266Hz CPU • 32 MB RAM • 24X CD-ROM • 4GB HDD • 56Kbps Modem • 13.3" CTFT 1024x768 Display • 1 Year Warranty ♦ Compaq Presario 1250 -$1999 — Best Buy • ANID-K6 MMX 300MHz CPU • 64NIB RAM • 24X CD-ROM • 6.4GB HDD • 56Kbps Modem • 12.1" CTFT 800x600 Display • 1 Year Warranty ♦ Micron TransPort TREK2 -$2347 ($2446 - 4.05% S�tate of MN discount) - Micron Electronics • 233MHz Pentium II CPU • 64 MB RAM • 24X CD-ROM • 6GB HDD • 56Kbps Modem • 13.3" CTFT 1024x768 Display • 1 Year Warranty i t. � r Pribyl, Rick From: Steve Billings [sbillings@uswest.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 1998 8:44 AM To: JAMES ERICKSON; RICK PRIBYL Subject: laptops Not trying to be pushy, but the Compaq 1250 is reduced in price at Best Buy to 1799.00 and the 3year warranty is 10%, for 180.00, bringing the whole package in at under 2K. plus sales tax of course. I used a Dell over the weekend with a touch pad mouse and a"tap" of the touch pad for the left "click". I had a heck of a time. I touch too hard, appearently, and was constantly clicking as I went in to touch to move the arrow. I was constantly having to undo stuff. Boy, I like my compaq.