95-8228r
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RESOLUTION NO. 8228
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNESOTA
EMERGING COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1995
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 237 provides for regulation of "plain old
telephone service;" and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute Section 238 provides for regulation of "plain old
cable service;" and
WHEREAS, new emerging services which are not currently covered by these
statutes are now being developed and offered by cable operators, telephone
companies and others; and
WHEREAS, a new statute section to encourage the development of these
emerging communications services throughout the state, ensure the continued
regulation of current services and protect the investment already made by the public in
current communications services is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Emerging Communications Act of 1995 will address
all providers of emerging communications services who utilize public property and
public rights of way to construct, operate, maintain, offer or deliver such emerging
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota that said City Council supports the proposed Minnesota Emerging
Communications Act of 1995 and urges its immediate passage.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
February, 1995.
Mayor
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Acting City Clerk