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Session 1241, Minutes Page 6 March 24, 1980 than University City, and he though this one would be more complicated. He also said he thought there would be people in.the community who might help in this en- deavor (some have already expressed an interest in aiding the City), He said ex- amples from other cities would also be useful. He suggested that he and the staff be allowed to write the ordinance and if it was felt that additional help was need- ed, he would convey that to the Council. Councilman.Kelley withdrew his second. Councilman Metcalfe said she felt it wasn't necessary to vote on hiring a consult- ant this evening, preferring to rely on the city manager's advice at this time, although she felt this option should be kept and used in the future, if necessary. Councilman Adams' motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Metcalfe said she realized it was important to make a decision as to the granting of a franchise, but was concerned about the elimination of Warner as a finalist, and moved that Warner be reinstated as a company to be considered. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion, and noted that in the rating done by the consultant for the West County consortium, Warner had rated rather high. Upon roll call, the following ,vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Adams, Metcalfe and Kelley. NAYS: Councilmen Sabol, Glickert, Lieberman and Mayor Mooney. The mo- tion was defeated by a vote of four to three. Councilman Kelley moved approval of American as the company to which a cable tele - 'vision --franchise is to be awarded, assuming that all other things are worked out under the resolution. Councilman Metcalfe seconded the motion, and -said she wished to comment on this decision. She felt Telcom should be ranked fourth, because they do not offer Home Box Office (which is very popular); Continental should be ranked third, because of their size and future in the area of research and development, the unexplicitness of the home security factors and.the overabundance of religious pro- gramming;.Gateway, which she felt was almost on a par with American and which con- ducted itself very impressively, was second; and American was first, having shown a very.thorough investigation of the community, particularly with respect to local production, and the features of TAC, Tocom security, Reuters, local educational ac- cess plus the higher educational access, and local origination. Councilman Kelley said he.felt.the.critical,factor was the emphasis by.American on local programming and local.access, and.this.view is suppoxted by Mr. Ja.ckoway, Coordinator of Media Services for University City .schools. Mr.. Kelley felt that Gateway's total finan- cing of the system out of equity would build into the rate base future cost disad- vantages _fox University City.subscribers... Councilman. -Kelley said..he.would have preferredto have extra time and -expert evaluation.to help.in the decision process. Mayor_ Mooney spoke against., the .motian., feeling that Con.ti..nental ar Telcom would be better, since -theyalready...ha.d....franchises in .the_St._.Louis area. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Metcalfe and Kelley. NAYS: Councilmen.Sabol,__Glickert, Lieberman, Adams and Mayor Mooney. The motion was defeated by.a vote.of..five to two. . Councilman.Lieberman:moved.that...the resolution awarding.the.fraachise adopt the name- of.. Continental for further nego.ti.ation. Councilman Glickert seconded the mo- tion. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Councilmen Sabol, Glickert, Lieberman, Adams and Mayor Mooney. NAYS: Councilmen Kelley and Metcalfe. The motion carried by a vote of five to two.