HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-024Resolution No.
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Urging Congressman Gerry Sikorski to co-sponsor and support H.R.
3560, the "Cable Consumer Protection Act of 1991".
Whereas, Congress must enact cable legislation
that protects cable subscribers from
unfair cable rates and inadequate cable
service; and
Whereas, H.R. 3560 is the only cable television
bill pending before Congress that provides
cable subscribers the protection they need
from dramatic rate increases, inadequate
customer service, and other abuses by
the cable operator; and
Whereas, H.R. 3560 grants franchising authorities
the right to entertain competitive bids
for a franchise subject to renewal, and
gives them the authority to deny a
franchise to an inadequate cable operator; and
Whereas, H.R. 3560 provides local regulatory cable
commissions and local governments the
protection they need in any claim challenging
local regulation contemplated by applicable
federal, state or local law or franchise; and
Whereas, H.R. 3560 would require the FCC to establish
minimum national customer service standards,
but would allow the local regulatory cable
commission and local governments to continue
to tailor standards that may better serve
local needs, even if such standards are more
stringent than the FCC's standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Medina, that
Congressman Gerry Sikorski be convinced to co-sign and vote
favorably for passage of H.R. 3560 in the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and in a full session of Congress.
The resolution listed above was moved by Councilperson Mitchell,
and duly seconded by Councilperson Acromite.
Passed an.dmadopted this 6th day of April, 1992.
Acting Clerk-
Lake Minnetonka Cable Communications Commission
443 OAK STREET • EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 • (612) 474-5539
April 7, 1992
Mayor Gary Acromite
City Council Members
City of Medina
2052 County Rd. 24
Medina, MN 55340
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members:
Once again I want to thank the City Council for sharing
council time with the Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission
staff.
For your information, three city councils passed a
resolution last night, that will encourage Congressman
Gerry Sikorski to support H.R. 3560. We have three more
council meetings this week and the remaining six the
following week.
I would like to ask Laura Monroe, to please send a
copy of both the cover letter and resolution to the
Cable Commission office (443 Oak St. in Excelsior).
I will continue to speak with Congressman Si.korski's
office and keep you informed as to what position or
vote he finally takes.
Regards,
James W. Daniels
Administrator