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City Council Meeting 2 3 2020

Carver City CouncilSunday, March 16, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Community comments

Consent agenda

Franchise ordinance and fees

Cable television franchise agreement

Street maintenance program funding

Public hearing scheduling for franchise ordinances

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Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member Henry · Seconded by Council Member Mack

Approve the consent agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Council Member S · Seconded by Council Member Henry

Notable Quotes (3)

A franchise fee essentially is a way for a city to collect utility money from utilities for using the city's right of way.

— Smith
Franchise feesExplaining the concept of franchise fees during the presentation.

I do think we have been throwing tax after tax after tax... I think it is a sneaky way of getting a tax.

— Council Member Joy
Franchise feesDuring deliberation on the impact of franchise fees on residents.

This is resident streets in front of my house... I'm driving on it... I feel like I should pay for it.

— Council Member
Street maintenanceExpressing support for finding a dedicated funding source for street maintenance.

People (8)

Mayor JohnsonMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

SmithStaff

Presented franchise fee overview and summarized resident feedback.

RonCity Attorney

Advised on legal requirements for franchise agreements and public hearing notices.

BrentCity Manager

Author of previous presentations on franchise fees and street projects.

Council Member HenryCouncil Member

Participated in motions and deliberations.

Council Member MackCouncil Member

Participated in motions and deliberations.

Council Member SCouncil Member

Participated in motions.

JoyCouncil Member

Deliberated on tax versus fee structures for street maintenance.

Places Mentioned

Carver, MinnesotaChaskaChanhassenVictoria6th Street WestMount Hope RoadCarver Bluffs ParkwayCarver Creek CircleKiry Hill DriveGriffin CircleGreen Ash DriveSugar Maple CourtRe Graph

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 21, 2020 - Previous meeting regarding franchise fees
  • April 6, 2020 - Earliest recommended public hearing date
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