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<br /> Jon Silvermoon, 47 1/2 West 25th, attended school in East Lansing, <br /> . Michigan, where he found citizen and community organizations could <br /> produce programs for public broadcasting. He agreed with the <br /> points raised by Mr. Chalmers. He said TV can be more than just <br /> entertainment--it can be a very important communication mechanism. <br /> The better communication mechanisms available, the better people <br /> will deal with information and decision-making. He felt that to <br /> be the basis for a good democracy. If Eugene wants a first-rate <br /> system for a first-rate city, the Council should reject this ordi- <br /> nance and look again at the public access problem. <br /> Robert Zimmerman, 1765 W. 25th, felt the franchise would have an <br /> adverse affect on the general area. Teleprompter is now limiting <br /> service for those who do not want to pay. If Teleprompter were <br /> removed from the area, it might be possible for people in the commu- <br /> nity to receive, free of charge, channels from other areas. The <br /> City should not grant the franchise for Teleprompter to stay in <br /> business for 15 years. The franchise would further restrict people's <br /> chances of getting all networks free. He was in favor of letting <br /> Teleprompter stay in business, but did not feel the City of Eugene <br /> should be promoting that business. <br /> Loren Sears, 660 East 22nd, felt the Commission had not done its <br /> homework in that it had consulted with business and technology on <br /> the franchise, but had not consulted with the communications commu- <br /> nity. Technology people are not authorities on communications; <br /> experts in communications should be the ones consulted. In regard <br /> e to public access, he felt there should be more channels available <br /> and the public should decide how they are to be used. Further, <br /> the public should define how public broadcasting should be funded; <br /> that should not, be included in the franchise. Public access chan- <br /> nels should be dealt with outside of the franchise. <br /> Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony <br /> presented. <br /> Shirley Swenson replied to the question of funding of Mr. Harold Horn. <br /> She said he was funded by the Ford and Markle foundations and did not <br /> work for the cable companies, but rather for local governments. She <br /> requested evidence to prove he was funded by the cable companies. <br /> Ms. Smith asked how directly the Commission dealt with the question <br /> of whether or not to enter into a 10- or 15-year franchise. Mr. <br /> Swanson said there was a motion made to change the term from 15 <br /> to 10 years but it had failed by a 5:2 vote. He said a franchise <br /> agreement could be for any number of years. However, he pointed out <br /> the 15-year franchise was about the only thing Teleprompter won during <br /> negotiations. It would provide them with stability and enable them to <br /> amortize; it is to their advantage, but not necessarily against the <br /> public interest. He felt the important question was whether or not <br /> the franchise has significant rview to protect the public interest, <br /> and he felt it did. <br /> e <br /> 10/9/78--7 <br /> ,~ <br />
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