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e ty residents for their programming interests, not simply those who currently purchase cable television. Charles Dalton, 34829 Seavy Loop Road, member of the State Commission on Black Affairs, expressed his concern about the lack of culturally diverse programming, particularly programming" oriented toward black persons. He pointed out the important function of television for community education and suggested that the government explore the option that Santa Cruz County took with respect to cable operation. Patty Moore, 3465 Ferry Street, Eugene, testified that she is disappointed with TCI's decision to remove VH-1 from cable programming without first seek- ing feedback from cable viewers. Robin Hickman, 1547 Greenacres Road, president of the Springfield Jaycees, expressed his appreciation to TCI for the involvement it has had in community activities and encouraged adoption of the franchise agreement. He also sug- gested that local government increase its financial support of community television. He thanked KLSR television for making Springfield City Council meetings accessible to public television. e Norman Riddle, 1238 Crest Drive, stated his concern with the removal of the San Francisco television station from TCI programming. He expressed interest in having channels relating to cultural activities and said that now is the time for Tel to be on the cutting edge of television technology. Mr. Martin submitted written testimony into the record from Merlin Nancy Spencer, 120 Westbrook Way, Eugene, who expressed her dissatisfaction with existing TCI programming and objected to the proposed plans for programming realignment. Copies of the letter were made available to each jurisdiction for its review. There being no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. D. Discussion/Action Mr. Rust commented that Oregon Senator Bob Packwood has had a great deal of involvement in the deregulation of cable television and said that local gov- ernment has had little discretion over local programming since deregulation. Mr. Rust encouraged local government to explore ways of regaining local con- trol. He suggested that before each jurisdictions signs the agreement, MPC consider the issues that were raised during public testimony and make a rec- ommendation. Mr. MacDonald noted that he has been contacted by a citizen who is concerned with the loss of Channel KTVU in Oakland. Members discussed Mr. Rust's suggestion of sending this issue back to MPC for further discussion, with the hope that the jurisdictions might demonstrate strong support in influencing local programming. It is hoped TCI will con- tinue to be responsive to the community's programming interests. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 29, 1991 Springfield City Council Lane County Board of Commissioners Page 4