PWM19801029PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE CITY ,OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 29, 1980
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weed at 7.05 P.M.
Present were Committee Members Steinberg and Van Lanen. Also
present were Aldermen Knudsen, Radtke, Dumke, Salentine, Mayor
sottfried, and Charlie Fox, Via Com, Milwaukee.
Mr. Fox presented his compan3+'s Cable T.V. proposals and impressed
upon the committee to, "take 'its time".
Letters from Nor Com Video Inc. were read and placed on file. A
letter from Greendale relating to cable T.V. was also read and
placed on file.
Discussion on cable television continued. All applications should
be in by November 1, 1980. However, the time limit for a proposal
request could be extended from 45 to 60 days.
The following is data brought to our attention by Ald. Steinberg from
Ald. Nabors and Dr. Stroud.
1. consultant needed
• 2. consortium; city. and county wide
3. taking our time
4. advertising revenue - how much back to the community
5. our ordinance should indicate a return of advertising
revenue to the city
6. we may have to re -do our application
Upon Ald. Van Lanen asking about the role of the consultant, Ald.
Steinberg strongly advocated for a private consultant, naming
Dr. William Stroud as an excellent one.
Ald. Knudsen presented a need for more educational programs and
channels.
Mayor Gottfried suggested having an advisory committee for Muskego.
West Allis had one, as does Greenfield. He expressed his concern
about geography and demography. The Mayor indicated that the Muskego
Police Department could do a check on Cable Companies. Mayor Gottfried
will write to The Cable Television Information Center, 2100 N. Street
N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037.
Extensive discussion was held about the landfill site and resolution.
#183-80 deferred from the October 28, 1980 Common Council meeting.
Ald. Knudsen elaborated on his concerns regarding LECHATE pollution of
ground water at the landfill site.
Q7ayor Gottfried explained the present plans approved by the DNR for the
landfill site.
Ald. Weed moved to send resolution #183-.80 to the Common Council
as drafted by the Mayor. Seconded by Ald. Steinberg. Passed 3-0
Ald. Steinberg moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen. The
meeting adjourned at 8:46 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Thomas J. Van Lanen
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