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Session 1221, Minutes June 18, 1979 Page period, but after that period there ~411 be an in~tallation charge for the main set and a smaller charge for hookup of each individual set. In addition, there is a small monthly charge for each set in operation, in addition to the monthly charge for the main set. In response to another question from Councilman Adams, Mr. Clancy said the final selection of programs is made by the company, but the selection is ~ade on the basis of constant polling of the subscribers to determine the kind of programs they wish to watch. Councilman Lieberman asked Mr. Clancy if he felt that cable television has all the aspects and characteristics of a public utility, since it is a monopoly and requires state and local regulation, and whether or not it ought to be under the auspices of the Public Service Co~mtssion. Mr. Clancy said a recent ruling by a federal Judge in Ohio held that cable television is not a public utility, the main reason being that it is not a necessity, as public utilities are. He said University City would have the capability of monitoring the system legally (after passage of an ordinance) to ascertain that it is being properly maintained by the company. Councilman Glickert asked where the antenna would be located, and Mr. Clancy said probably at the station, but it would be a low one, and any other outdoor equipment needed would be shielded by landscaping. PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1979-80 The City Manager said that the Council each year provides opportunities for discus- sion of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The City Charter requires that the budget be adopted by favorable vote of the Council by June 27. Elliott Waxman, 847 Westgate, asked to address the Council. Mr. Waxman, as a vice- chairman of ACORN, spoke in behalf of tax abatement to be provided to Thomas Market, which has expressed an interest in locating in University City, where the Tri-City Grocery formerly was located. He stressed the need for a grocery store in this part of the city. Mayor M~oney said Mary Fahey, Community Development Coordinator, has been asked to look into all aspects of this problem. _ y.'~Councilman Glicker~ said She had recently spoken to Mr. A1 Mulman, president of St. ~L~---T~s'Division of~ Grocers~ and had been assured by him that a first-class operation would be installed in the former Trl-City location. Mr. Hulman said that ~hey were attempting to get an independent operator first, and if not successful with that, the Warehouse of Foods will operate a store there, and hopefully, a butch-- er shop will be located next door. Councilman Adams said the Thomas Market people should write a proposal detailing what they would plan to do, and what they would want in that operation. Tax abate- ment could only come through purchase of the building. A number of citizens requested time to address the Council concerning the Well Baby Clinic, located at Pershing Community Center. Apparently a rumor has been circulat- ing that the Clinic is to be moved, and the following people spoke in behalf of keeping the Clinic at the Pershing Community Center, or in a nearby location within University City. Ms Jessie Thornton ~ Janie E. Yeai Mr. Walter Daniels Ma Shirley Cotton 6837 Julian 8527 Elmore 6721ABartmer 6737 Vernon Me Pearl Jones Mr. Charles Cobbs Ms Jane Walden 6730 Crest 1135 Watts 705 Jackson