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December 1993 Shore ReportCITY OF SHOREWOOD CITIZEN INFORMER DECEMBER 1993 OPEN, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IS ENHANCED BY AN INFORMED POPULACE £ � - HARP Y HOLIDA Y UPDATE.... Battle Over Sewer Charges SHOREWOOD PROPERTY TAX RATE DECREASES FOR 1994!! Recent Shorewood City newsletters have attempted to keep the public informed of the on -going disagreement between the Shorewood City Council and Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC). It began over a year ago when the MWCC informed the City Council that it would be increasing its charges to the City of Shorewood by approximately 47% for the year 1993 and a similar amount in 1994. The City had, for over a decade, argued with MWCC that sewer charges to the City of Shorewood are too high. Since that time, the City has tried many avenues to come to an acceptable understanding with the sewage district on charges. Since our fall City newsletter update, the Mayor and a representative of the City Council have met numerous times with representatives from the sewage district. In short, no progress was made at those meetings. The City still has not received an acceptable justification for such absorbent increases in charges. Although Shorewood's quarterly sewer rates to its residents are already high, the City Council has not passed along these increased charges to sewered customers. The City increased its payment to the sewage district over the previous year by 6 1/2% rather than the 47% increase claimed by the sewage district. Update... /next page CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS 1994 BUDGET AND ZERO INCREASE TAX LEVY The City Council adopted the 1994 Budget and the 1994 property tax levy at the reconvening hearing held December 13. The budget represents a 2.32% increase in expenditures over the 1993 budget. However, the property tax levy for 1994 will not increase, remaining the same as in 1993. Notwithstanding the change in property values on individual properties, most residents should experience a decrease in the City portion of their property tax bill for 1994. The City portion of the property tax bill has been decreasing over the last five years for most classes of property. Tax Rate /page 4 Rental Housing Code .......... 2 Financial Award .............. 3 Sump Pumps ................. 3 1994 Budget .................. 4 General Fund ................. S Snowmobilers ................. 6 Skating Rink Schedule .......... 6 Christmas Tree Disposal ........ 8 SHOREWOOD'S RENTAL HOUSING CODE Sharing the concerns of a growing number of Minnesota communities, Shorewood has adopted a rental housing code. The intent of the regulations is to correct and pre- ` vent housing conditions that may adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of Shorewood's rental population. The code is also intended to improve and maintain the quality of Shorewood's housing stock. The code establishes a procedure for the licensing of rental dwelling units, imposes minimum standards relative to health and safety, provides for a system of inspections, and establishes procedures for administering and enforcing the code. Anyone operating a rental dwelling unit must obtain a license to do so. This requirement applies not only to apartments, duplexes and double bungalows, but also extends to single - family homes, or parts thereof (e.g. accessory apartments). In order to obtain a license, owners of rental units will be required to have their properties inspected. The cost of obtaining a license is $35 per unit. The code provides for an initial inspection to ensure compliance with the aforementioned minimum standards. Thereafter inspections will be made upon license renewal every three years or when changes in ownership occur. Inspections will also be made on a complaint basis. The code requires that rental dwelling units comply with certain minimum health and safety requirements. Standards for plumbing, wiring and heating have been adopted by reference from the Uniform Housing Code. Property maintenance is also addressed in the regulations. The code establishes deadlines for compliance, and an appeal process. Penalties for violating the code are also prescribed. A copy of the code was mailed to all known owners of rental property. If you are a rental unit owner and have not received an information packet yet, please call the Shorewood City Hall (474- 3236). Copies of the code are also available for review or purchase at City Hall. Applications for rental housing licenses are due by 31 December 1993. HOMESTEAD INFORMATION FOR 1994 The Minnesota Legislature has changed the Homestead procedure beginning with the January 2, 1994 assessment. YEARLY HOMESTEAD CARDS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AND WILL NOT BE MAILED AGAIN UNTIL JANUARY 2, 1997. Homestead cards will continue to be sent upon application to new property owners, occupants of properties changing from non - homestead to homestead status and to other residents, at assessor discretion, if occupancy verification is required. If you move or sell your property you are required, by law, to notify the assessor within 30 days. A SAFETY MESSAGE FROM YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT Every year the Fire Department responds to several fire incidents related to fireplaces and wood burning stoves. The three main causes of fire incidents are: 1. Chimney fires related to lack of cleaning and maintenance. Have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually and burn only clean, dry wood. 2. Improper disposal of ashes. Although ashes may appear cool there may still be hot embers. Dispose of ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. 3. Glass doors or fireplace screens not being used. Be sure to use glass doors or fire screens to keep embers from flying out of the fireplace. If you have a question or would like more information about fire safety, contact Fire Marshal Cary Smith at the Excelsior Fire Prevention Bureau at 474 -5364. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The 1994 edition of West Metro's Specialized Transportation Services Directory will be distributed this month. The directory lists Hennepin County Transportation Programs geographically, plus special sections on hospitals, Metro Mobility and Additional resources throughout the seven- county metro area. For information on transportation services within Hennepin County call: 824 -9999 V/TDD RECYCLING NEWS RECYCLE-AND WIN $25.00 Be a winner...It pays to recycle. Each week an address is selected from our bin. If that address has their recycling at curbside the day of collection the resident wins a $25.00 cash re- cycling award for the week. If the selected address does not recycle that week - the award is rolled over and added to the following week until the city has a winner. All recycling bins must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays (Tuesday on the islands). RECYCLING CONTAMINATION WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED? Proper recycling begins with preparation. Items should be separated into Shorewood recycling bins and placed roadside at 7.•00 am on the regular recycling day... Wednesdays (Tuesday on the island). • NEWSPAPERS /MAGAZINES /GLOSSY PAPER... Newspapers, including shiny inserts, should be bagged or tied securely. Magazines, glossy advertisements, inserts in your credit card bills, shiny brochures, pamphlets and catalogs are recyclable. Sorry, no telephone books. Contamination has the demonic ability to undo your recycling efforts. It turns recyclable into • garbage. The cliche, "one bad apple spoils the whole bushel" becomes an ominous (recycling to garbage) truth! What exactly is contamination in reference to recycling? For each recyclable product, it may be a combination of things or even the method of product preparation. For example, to tin cans, it may be the food residue and paper labels .... to glass containers, is it broken glass or ceramics or window glass ... to cardboard, it may be the failure to break down the boxes or wax coated cardboard. The corner stone of recycling is the certainty of a secondary market, a manufacturer who will process the material into a reusable form. Unless the materials meet their strict specifications, the loads are rejected. Unless it can be cleaned up, unfortunately it is only garbage. Please.... DON'T "WASTE" YOUR EFFORTS. It is imperative that you follow the guidelines for recycling and keep the products in a condition that can be reused! Knutsons Services - 423 -2294 PLASTIC BOTTLES.... only plastic bottles with necks, such as liquid laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener, water bottles, mill; catsup, syrup, shampoo, pill bottles, windshield washer, antifreeze, and etc. are recyclable. Remove lids, rinse, you do not need to remove labels, flatten if possible. • WASTE OIL.... Motor oil bottles with screw lids. Drained thoroughly and secure lid to avoid spillage. • ALUMINUM CANS.... Pop cans, soup cans, vegetable cans, and etc. Remove paper labels and rinse clean. • GLASS... Recycle clear, green and brown container glass only. Not accepted... ceramic cups and plates, clay flower pots, heat resistant ovenwear, light bulbs, crystal, window glass, mirror and etc. • CORRUGATED CARDBOARD.... Flatten and tie boxes. Packing boxes only. No food containers. CITYRECEIVES FINANCIAL REPORTING A WARD Phe City of Shorewood was recently twarded the Certificate of Achievement in inancial Reporting by the Government 7inance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 1992. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The City's CAFR is judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program which includes that the City demonstrates a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to residents and other users and readers of the CAFR. The GFOA is a non - profit professional association serving 12,625 government finance professionals. CITY RECEIVES BOND RATING UPGRADE The City of Shorewood's bond rating has recently been upgraded by Moody's Investors Service from A to Al. The bond rating is a measure of the City's credit worthiness and it's ability to borrow money at a reasonable cost. This upgrade will make it possible for the City to borrow at a lower interest rate, thereby saving money for the taxpayers. This marks the second time in five years that the bond rating has been upgraded. Among the reasons for the upgrade, Moody's listed the low debt burden which the City presently carries, and the expectation of low future bonding requirements; a strong socioeconomic profile, with income levels and housing values among the highest in the Twin Cities area, and strong growth in the City's tax base over the past ten years; sound financial management, including a well defined five -year Capital Improvement Plan, and a strong General Fund balance. We are very proud of the upgraded bond rating, which reflects the financial standing of the City, and is among the highest a city the size of Shorewood can achieve. Update. --from page I Over the last several months representatives from your City have testified before the MWCC and the Metropolitan Council in an attempt to get them to understand the unfairness of their system of charging cities, which in the case of Shorewood, is largely based on what the sewage district refers to as "actual /estimated" flows. The MWCC in August, 1993 recommended that the Metropolitan Council levy a tax upon the property owners of the City of Shorewood to pay for the short -fall in the funds paid to the sewage district. On December 16th the Metropolitan Council passed a resolution directing that tax be levied. The Shorewood City Council considers this action by the Metropolitan Council to be very serious. If it in fact takes affect, the $191,000 discrepancy would be collected on our property tax bills on an ad valorem basis. The City has filed suit in Hennepin County court to stop this tax levy. In this suit the City is challenging the accuracy of the estimated flows of the MWCC, the legality of the proposed assessment against Shorewood properties by an unelected regimed body, and the fairness of the cost allocation system as employed by the MWCC. This legal challenge is being undertaken at this time in response to the on -going nature of the overcharges and the lack of response and cooperation from the MWCC in finding a fair solution to this problem. It is the hope and intention of the City Council to bring sewage charges for City residents more in line with those of comparable communities. STATUS REPORT... Sump Pump Inspection Program About 50% of Shorewood homes have now been inspected for compliance with City Code which prohibits clear groundwater or rainwater from being discharged into the sanitary sewer. The City Council and staff wish to acknowledge the high degree of cooperation and understanding among City residents regarding this inspection program. People in general understand the importance of doing everything possible to keep clear water out of the sanitary sewer system. It is important environmentally as well as financially in that we are currently being charged for exceedingly high flow from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. All inspections should be completed no later than March 1, 1994. ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS!! Snowmobiles may not be operated within the City of Shorewood between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am! This change in the City code is a compromise reached to address complaints concerning late night operations while allowing snowmobiles to continue in the City. The Snow Patrol will continue to patrol and respond to snowmobile complaints throughout the City. They will concentrate on safety, education and public relations. Anyone interested in serving on Shorewood's Snow Patrol should contact City Hall at 474 -3236. If you are not sure what the rules are regarding snowmobiles within the City, please stop at City Hall and pick up a copy of the applicable ordinance. Some regulations are as follows: • Snowmobiles are not allowed in any City parks. • No person shall operate a snowmobile upon the roadway of any street or highway except for the purpose of direct travel from the person's home to the closest snowmobile area by the shortest possible route and then only if travel on the adjacent right -of -way is restricted because of developed yards or physical barriers. • The speed limit is 20 mph on the hiking and biking trail and 10 mph when on the roadway traveling to a snowmobile area. • No snowmobile shall enter any uncontrolled intersection without making a complete stop. The operator shall then yield the right -of -way to any vehicles or pedestrians. • An operator shall bring the snowmobile to a stop and switch off the engine when flagged by a police officer or duly authorized uniformed snow patrol member. • AGAIN... No snowmobiling between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am. DOGS MUST BE LICENSED BY JANUARY 1, 1994 OR 30 DAYS AFTER ARRIVAL IN THE CITY. YOU MUST SHOW WRITTEN EVIDENCE THAT THE DOG HAS BEEN INOCULATED FOR THE PREVENTION OF RABIES WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS. SHOREWOOD SKATING RINKS Three rinks will have staffed warming houses again this year - Badger park (5745 Country Club Road), Manor Park (20630 Manor Road), and Cathcart Park, (26655 West 62nd Street). Manor Park will have a brand new warming house this year. Given acceptable ice conditions, the Silverwood Park pond will be maintained for skating without a warming house. Rink attendants are required to follow City regulations. We welcome your comments regarding our rinks and attendants. Parents...... again we are asking for your help. Please make arrangements ahead of time to pick up your children at scheduled times. The telephones in the warming houses are for emergency use only. The telephones will be locked up when the rink attendants are outside. NOTE: Juveniles, 14 years old and younger, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 10:00 pm. REGULAR HOURS Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm Friday 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:30 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm * Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not being used. SCHOOL VACATION HOURS Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 10:30 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm HOLIDAY HOURS BADGER PARK 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 12/24/93 & 12/31/93 CLOSED 12/25/93 & 1/1/94 CATHCARTPARK 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 12/24/93 CLOSED 12/25/93 & 12/31/93 & 1/1/94 MANOR PARK 9:00 am - 10:30 pm 12/24/93 & 12/31/93 3/30 am - 10:30 pm 12/25/93 & 1/1/94 CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS 1994 BUDGET AND ZERO INCREASE TAX LEVY The City Council adopted the 1994 Budget and the 1994 property tax levy at the reconvening hearing held December 13. The budget represents a 2.32% increase over the 1993 budget. However, the property tax levy for 1994 will not increase, remaining the same as in 1993. Notwithstanding the change in property values on individual properties, most residents should experience a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bill for 1994. The City portion of the property tax bill has been decreasing over the last five years for most classes of property. A historical look at the City's portion of taxes on homestead property of various values is as follows: CITY OF SHOREWOOD CITY PROPERTY TAX MILL N J 0 O 1.6 1.5 1.4 1_3 1.2 1.1 1 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 6�\ 0.3 0.2 1989 1991. 1993 1990 1992 1994 ❑ $100.000 HOME + $150,000 HOME 0 $200.000 HOME a $300,000 HOME During this same period, the City has increased in population and household size by 30 %, and has experienced a 60% growth in total estimated market value within the City. Your total property tax bill is the combined tax levies of Hennepin County, the School District, the City of Shorewood, and Special Taxing Districts, such as the Metropolitan Council and the Metro Transit Authority. The City of Shorewood represents about 14% of your total property tax dollar. Below is a graphic illustration of where your tax dollar goes. �4 V VI B R6ALBMVH! �. « 0IL[lt6. N.IIC ENO M11v�t[ �r ALL 109359224D .1t778lLliol3 NOTIr a'y'"w Vii.+?/►' +�A� �' j � l `k:1 City - 14% Hennepin Co. - 26% School Special of Shorewood District - 54% Districts - 6% A summary of the adopted 1994 General Fund Budget is shown below. CITY OF SHOREWOOD SUMMARY OF ADOPTED 1994 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVENUE SUMMARY EXPENDITURE SUMMARY ADOPTED ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET % 1993 ------ - - - - -- 1994 ------ - - - - -- CHANGE ---- - - - - -- AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX 1,491,888 1,491,888 0.00 LICENCES AND PERMITS 107,300 146,500 36.53 INTERGOVERNMENTAL 431,115 439,015 1.83 FINES AND FORFEITURES 95,000 75,000 (21.05) CHARGES FOR SERVICE 8,200 18,000 119.51 TRANSFERS AND MISCELLANEOUS 223,000 240,800 7.98 TOTAL BUDGETED REVENUES ------ - - - - -- 2,356,503 ------ - - - - -- 2,411,203 2.32 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY ADOPTED ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET % 1993 ------ - - - - -- 1994 ------ - - - - -- CHANGE ---- - - - - -- MAYOR AND COUNCIL 52,103 51,231 (1.67) ADMINISTRATOR 92,144 93,367 1.33 GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 92,103 92,967 0.94 FINANCE 89,782 90,612 0.92 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 104,576 107,660 2.95 PLANNING AND ZONING 89,043 90,731 1.90 MUNICIPAL BUILDING (CITY HALL) 96,720 105,150 8.72 POLICE 405,174 422,041 4.16 FIRE PROTECTION 102,668 109,584 6.74 PROTECTIVE INSPECTION 86,689 89,992 3.81 CITY ENGINEER 39,000 70,000 79.49 PUBLIC WORKS 170,415 172,231 1.07 CAPITAL OUTLAY 90,000 95,500 6.11 STREETS AND ROADWAYS 155,739 156,186 0.29 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 220,000 230,000 4.55 SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL 37,723 37,709 (0.04) TRAFFIC CONTROL /STREET LIGHTING 32,500 32,500 0.00 SANITATION /WASTE REMOVAL /WEEDS 16,111 4,611 (71.38) TREE MAINTENANCE 29,285 26,277 (10.27) PARKS AND RECREATION /BEACHES 139,504 122,278 (12.35) CAPITAL OUTLAY 56,550 51,250 (9.37) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 101,600 97,000 (4.53) CONTINGENCY 57,074 62,326 9.20 TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENDITURES ------ - - - - -- 2,356,503 ------ - - - - -- 2,411,203 2.32 D eeph a ven Excelsior Green wood Long Lake Medin a Minnetonka Beach Minnetrista L -A— E MINNS j ONKA St. Bon facius CABLE COMMUNICATIONS Shorewood Spring Park COMMISSION Tonka Bay Victoria Woodland Office : (612 474 - 39 Fax: (b12)) 474 -04430 I�1T 7� r r D Vol. 2 NbAlWmter 1993 -44 �� 1943 Commissioners Deephaven Dale Moe *Dennis Stanga, AtLarge Excelsior Robert Murphy * James R. Olds, At Large Greenwood ?an Gray Jimmie Wright Long Lake Jim Hartfiel Med ina Linda Deal *Ann C. Thies, Secretary Minnetonka Beach Bobbi Abdo Thomas Markle Minnetrista *Tim Salazar, Cha it man Orono Jo Ellen Hun• *Tim Pattrin, Treasurer St. Bonifacius Andrew Weinzierl, Jr. Shorewood * Barbara Brancel, Vice Chair Bob Gagne Spring Park Harlyn Dill Carl Rosen Tonka Bay * Bob Anderson, At Large Jerry Anderson Victoria Susan Hines David Lindgren Woodland Nick Duff Sidney Wear ' Executive Committee Cable Commission Staff Administrator Jim Daniels Administrative Assistant Colleen Lind skoog Production Coordinator Greg O'Gorman Ass istant Prod. Coordinator Zach Moos LMCCC FILES "FORMAL COMPLAINT" ON RATE INCREASE The Cable Communications Commission has challenged a recent increase in cable subscribers' bills, with a notification to the FCC that Triax Cablevision has violated the existing rate freeze. The cable company and LMCCC do not agree in their legal interpretation of the new rules on cable rates and now await the official responseldecision by the FCC_ At this time, Congress is also considering a review of the last year's results of compliance by the cable industry. CABLE COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS . . . It has been very rewarding to observe the growing interest in the workshop classes for program production offered at no cost by the Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications Commission. These workshops provide a wonderful opportunity to embark on a new venture by learning how to produce your very own program, further honing your production skills, or :_ simply learning about program production. With our Ann C. Thies studio in Excelsior and competent staff, residents and Medina subscribers are provided with excellent resources. Your cable commission is also working with Triax Cablevision to upgrade various equipment and the studio facility in the Medina /Long Lake /Orono area. This studio is located in the Orono High School and is available to all residents and subscribers. You are all urged to take advantage of these excellent workshops and studio facilities. Jan Haugen series council we 11 a VIDEO PROGRAM OF THE QUARTER Where Are They No Once again, local producer Jan Haugen finds herself in the spotlight, honored with our "Video Program of the Quarter" far the second time. Jan completed four hour -long programs this quarter, bringing her grand total to twenty -seven shows_ In her monthly program, Jan asks former mayors and city members about issues past and present, as updating their recent activities_ Her excellent work as producer and host deserves a second take_ Thanks and congratulations, Jan! FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK.. . Jim Daniels, Administrator I always find this space brief. However, I must touch on two things that are important to the residents of the area. First, the LMCCC has provided funding for coverage of two more city council meetings in 1994. This will bring the total cities covered to seven, and clearly add to the value of Channel 8 for subscribers. In addition to that, both U.S. Congressmen Jim Ramstad and Rod Grams get special recognition for visiting the Channel 21 studio three times this year (1993) to tell the residents of their 3rd and 6th Districts what was happening in Congress. They both get a round of applause and a big THANK YOU! Congratulations! To Recent Workshop Class Graduates Susan Erickson Tom Michaud Wayne Fynboh Ernie Olson Caylene Shoon WORKSHOP CLASSES are one evening per week at 7:00 P.M_ Call 474 -5539 for more information. 1994 WINTER SESSION Thursday, January 13th Thursday, January 20th Thursday, January 27th Thursday, February 3rd Thursday, February 10th 1994 SPRING SESSION Tuesday, April 26th Tuesday, May 3rd Tuesday, May 10th Tuesday, May 17th Tuesday, May 24th CABLE COMMISSION OFFICIALLY BEGINS TO REGULATE SUBSCRIBER "BASIC" RATES After a long and involved process of two years, the Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications Commission has once again regained the authority to regulate "basic" cable rates paid by subscribers. Cable Commissioners worked very hard to inform Congress and the FCC of the need for local jurisdiction in deciding the cost of cable service, and now begins the process of implementing their rate control power. (Back Row L -R: B. Anderson, J. Borash, H. Dircks, D. Tippler, Z. Moos, E. Olson, M. Marra, Sr. Front Row L -R: L. Ham, S. Koenecke, J. Haugen, Chairman T. Salazar, Vice Chair B. Brancel, N. Kavoussi, J. Gray, M. Marra, Jr.) This program cablecast "Live', was co- hosted by LMCCC Chairman Tim Salazar and Vice Chair Barb Brancel. It recognized over forty residents that worked to produce local programming on Channel 21 during 1993. The Sun - Sailor, LakerlPioneer, Weekly News and Chanhassen Villager were also acknowledged for excellent news coverage on cable issues and printing the weekly program schedule for Channel 21. Triax Cablevision received recognition for their continued support of local cable programming, as well. The awards event is sponsored annually by the cable commission. The Information High wa y and Public Access The telecommunications industry is expanding at a feverish pace. Merging communications tech- nologies may allow public access centers with a computer and modem to send and receive video information over phone lines. These developments will offer exciting possibilities for local producers to exchange show ideas with other public access stations throughout the city and state. Channel 21 will be at the forefront of these technologies when they become available. This newsletter is published by the Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission 540 Second Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 Our goal is to promote community involvement in local cable programming. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION STUDIO HOURS El Monday............10:00 am - 9:00 pm 1 Tuesday .............1:00 pm - 9:00 pm 1 Wednesda. ....... 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Thursday ........... 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Frid ................ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday ............ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Congratulations! To Recent Workshop Class Graduates Susan Erickson Tom Michaud Wayne Fynboh Ernie Olson Caylene Shoon WORKSHOP CLASSES are one evening per week at 7:00 P.M_ Call 474 -5539 for more information. 1994 WINTER SESSION Thursday, January 13th Thursday, January 20th Thursday, January 27th Thursday, February 3rd Thursday, February 10th 1994 SPRING SESSION Tuesday, April 26th Tuesday, May 3rd Tuesday, May 10th Tuesday, May 17th Tuesday, May 24th CABLE COMMISSION OFFICIALLY BEGINS TO REGULATE SUBSCRIBER "BASIC" RATES After a long and involved process of two years, the Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications Commission has once again regained the authority to regulate "basic" cable rates paid by subscribers. Cable Commissioners worked very hard to inform Congress and the FCC of the need for local jurisdiction in deciding the cost of cable service, and now begins the process of implementing their rate control power. (Back Row L -R: B. Anderson, J. Borash, H. Dircks, D. Tippler, Z. Moos, E. Olson, M. Marra, Sr. Front Row L -R: L. Ham, S. Koenecke, J. Haugen, Chairman T. Salazar, Vice Chair B. Brancel, N. Kavoussi, J. Gray, M. Marra, Jr.) This program cablecast "Live', was co- hosted by LMCCC Chairman Tim Salazar and Vice Chair Barb Brancel. It recognized over forty residents that worked to produce local programming on Channel 21 during 1993. The Sun - Sailor, LakerlPioneer, Weekly News and Chanhassen Villager were also acknowledged for excellent news coverage on cable issues and printing the weekly program schedule for Channel 21. Triax Cablevision received recognition for their continued support of local cable programming, as well. The awards event is sponsored annually by the cable commission. The Information High wa y and Public Access The telecommunications industry is expanding at a feverish pace. Merging communications tech- nologies may allow public access centers with a computer and modem to send and receive video information over phone lines. 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