HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1983-495CITY OF PUNDUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice theregf Sp9 meting of the City Council of
the City of Plyaouth, Minnesota, was held on t L day of Sontemben 19 8
The following webers were present yc,=. ort. Councilmen ergs Moen.
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RESOLUTION NO. 83- 495
RESOLUTION OPPOSING SENATE FILE 66 (aka THE GOLDWATFR CATV
DEREGULATION BILL), AND URGING THE DEFEAT OF ANY COMPANION
PROPOSAL IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WHEREAS, Cable Television is a local system using municipal property and municipally
held easements over private property; and
WHEREAS, Cable Television is, by its nature and by virtue of public need, a local,
not a national communications medium; and
WHEREAS, local and state governments have been successful in providing a reasonable
regulatory framework for the full development of Cable Television to serve local con-
sumers; and
WHEREAS, there has been no showing of any overriding national interest in Cable Tele-
vision which cannot be accommodated within the present system of state/local regula-
tion; and
WHEREAS, we assert the governmental powers are best exercised at the local level
unless an overwhelming national interest cannot he fulfilled by state and local
governments; and
WHEREAS, S.F. 66 (aka The Goldwater Bill) strips state and local governments of most
authority they now have to secure good Cable Television service for their communities
and their constituents, to the harm of both.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plymouth
that:
1. There is no justification for the Federal Governer.` to preempt state and local
authority over Cable Television.
2. Powers to regulate local systems are best exercised by local units of government.
3. S.F. 66 (aka The Goldwater Bill) is an unjustified and unwise Intrusion of
Federal Government in a local manner.
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4. The Plymouth City Council calls on all members of the U.S. House of Representa-
tives to protect and preserve presently held state and local authority to assure
that local Cable Television systems satisfy local community interest.
5. Copies of this Resolution be circulated to all members of Congress and other
Interested parties.
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The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly secondod by
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and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following vot n Tavor thereof: Mayor Daven-port. Councilme:;iber Lloen,
The rollowIng voted against orabstained: one
■hereupon the Resolution was declared duly pas adopted.