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City Council Minutes October 9. 1989 e There being no further comment. Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Mayor Tralle indicated that comments will be taken into consideration as the budget process is completed. He stated that the final decision will be made after October 23. 6.3. Discussion regarding Community Survey Questions The City Administrator indicated that at Tuesday nights Park and Rrecreation meeting. a list of questions will be gathered to submit to Decision Resources for the preparation of a City survey. He indicated that he has requested comments from the Counci1members regarding the types of questions they would like to see included in the survey. He indicated that after listening to the Councilmembers at various meetings. he has determined that some of the major interests of the Council relate to the Community Center and recycling. The City Administrator suggested other concerns regarding the need for a City newsletter and the possible need for a seven member City Council. He further indicated that he has contacted the Newspaper Editor. Don Heinzman. the School District and Elk River Utilities regarding any input they may have on this survey. He stated he would draft some questions which would include the Council's concerns and submit them. He indicated that once the survey is in draft form. the Council can review the survey questions and determine if they are adequate. 7. City Administrator Update e The City Administrator distributed a draft resolution to the City of Elk River regarding a loan to Sherburne/Wright County Cable Communication Commissions. Pat K1aers indicated that the Cable Commission was going to borrow $50.000 from a Bank and he suggested that the City of Elk River loan the Cable T.V. Commission $50.000 at the City's special assessment rate of 8.5% with the funds to be repaid over a five year period. Tim Keane. the City Attorney. recommended that the City adopt the resolution subject to the condition that the execution of a promissory note be made so that there would be a clear avenue to follow in the case of default. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF THE CITY LOANING THE CABLE COMMISSION $50.000 CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFTING THE RESOLUTION. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. Counci1member Holmgren questioned the reason for the deficit of $50.000. The City Administrator indicated that the $50.000 is needed to eliminate the annual budget transfer which would then enable them to change the budget process. He stated that the $50.000 will enable the Commission to pay back the loan and operate the system. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e 5.