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� City Council Minutes February 1, 2011 Page 7 of 8 ----------------------------- Report accepted by Council. 12.1. Heartland Cable Commission Joint Cooperative Aqreement The Clerk noted that the Heartland Cable Commission is in the process of updating the joint cooperative agreement. She noted that each member Township Board and City Council will be approving the recommended changes. Member towns and cities consist of Pelican Township, Jenkins Township, Pequot Lakes City, Jenkins City, and Breezy Point. The Clerk informed the Council that the Agreement was last updated in 1996. The amendments have been reviewed by the City's Attorney. COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESTATED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE HEARTLAND CABLE COMMISSION. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 12.2. Park Commission Vacancies The Clerk noted that there are two vacancies on the Park Commission. `-- The City has received one application from Karen Ettesvold. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO APPOINT KAREN ETTESVOLD TO THE PARK COMMISSION FOR A THREE YEAR TERM THAT WILL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 13. Other Business Council Member Akerson stated that he would like to get the Council to agree to allow him to do research on putting the City Council meetings on cable television. Council Member Malecha stated that there are a lot of meetings on cable that are not very clear or audible. She suggested that Council Member Akerson check with the City of Brainerd as theirs seems to be good quality. Council Member Ryan suggested that the City put the meetings on the web. Mayor Adams suggested using some of the money for postage to mail a city-wide newsletter. Council Member Sjoblad stated that he would like to see the City's web site improved. 14. Adjournment �