HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 513 - Intent to Enter into Joint Powers Agreement to Form Municipal Cable TV Communications System - 04/25/1972 VILLAGE OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 513
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO
A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM A
MUNICIPAL CABLE TELEVISION AND
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the Village of Eden Prairie has determined that there
is a need by municipalities in the State of Minnesota for a coordinated
approach to meeting municipal needs for Cable Television and Communications
systems ; and
WHEREAS, it is determined by this Council that the development of
fully compatible cable communications systems, as opposed to individual
cable systems development with limited or non-existent compatibility, is
and objective of this and other municipalities ; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Village of Eden Prairie to provide
a cable communications system capable of serving present and future needs
of the residents of this municipality; and
WHEREAS, Section 471 . 59, Minnesota Statutes, authorizes joint
exercise by two or more public agencies of any power common to them; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Village of Eden Prairie to jointly
provide for franchisement of Cable Television and Communications Systems
for mutual advantage, benefit and concern; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE sT RESOLVED by the V i 1 iage Col nc-11 of the V i 1 : Wge
of Eden Prairie that it hereby expresses the intent to secure the formation
of a joint powers agreement to form cooperative Cable Television and Commun-
ications systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby appointed
the representative of this Municipality to serve on a Joint Powers Drafting
Committee.
ADOPTED by the Council of the Village of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, at
a regular meeting held the 2$th day of April , 1 972.,.
Paul R. Redpath, Mayo
ATTEST:
SEAL
� ' Edna M. Holmgren, CXerk