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City Council Minutes May 5, 2020 Page 17 of 19 ----------------------------- staff to review the remaining 2020 budget to see if there is anything that can be cut from that also. 10.4. HRA Commissioner Resiqnation Nancy Malecha stated that Edith Watson has resigned from the HRA Commission. She stated that her term would have expired on December 31, 2024 and that the City is grateful for Ms. Watson's service on the HRA Commission. Council acknowledgement of Edith Watson's resignation from the HRA Commission. 10.5. Heartland Cable Commission Franchise Fee Distribution Ms. Malecha stated the City received a check in the amount of$4,830 from the Heartland Cable Commission as a franchise fee distribution. She stated in the past, the City has committed this money for future Trailside Park projects. She stated that the current microphone system, camera and recording system is very outdated. Ms. Malecha recommended the City commit the money to upgrades to audio and visual technology equipment in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO COMMIT THE HEARLAND CABLE COMMISSION FRANCHISE FEE DISTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,830 FOR UPGRADES TO AUDIO AND VISUAL TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-1. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON OPPOSED. Council Member Swanson asked if it was received last year and Ms. Malecha stated the City receives it about every other year and that it was dedicated to the Parks the last time they received it. Council Member Pederson thought maybe it could be used for fireworks. Ms. Malecha reminded the Council that they put about$3,000 in the 2020 budget to help support the fireworks program as they do every year. She stated the City increased that by $500 from the previous year and she already notified Ms. Wassermann of that contribution from the City. Ms. Malecha informed the Council that she did also mention to Ms. Wasserman that if they find that they are at a shortfall to contact her and she would come before the Council to see if the City could assist with more funds. 11. Other Business There was no other business.