In the review of the request for renewal by grantee and negotiations related thereto, and as a result of a public hearing, the city council makes the following findings:
A. Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualifications, and character were considered and approved in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard;
B. Grantee's plans for operating the cable system were considered and found adequate and feasible in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard;
C. The franchise granted to grantee by the city complies with the existing applicable Minnesota statutes, federal laws and regulations;
D. The city has exercised its authority under Minnesota law to enter into a joint and cooperative agreement and an amended joint and cooperative agreement with other cities authorized to grant a cable communications franchise, and has delegated authority to the northern Dakota County cable communications commission to make recommendations to the city regarding this franchise and to be responsible for the ongoing administration and enforcement of this franchise as herein provided; and
E. The franchise granted to grantee is nonexclusive. (Ord. 353, 2-15-2000)