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this system is an extremely costly operation. I have received good information about the new technology that will be coming out at some point in time. Mayor Fauson asked for public comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dave Rhoder, Coal Creek Ranch Rhoder: The Sales office at Coal Creek Ranch has experienced a great deal of frustration trying to get time tables for the installa- tion of cable television at Coal Creek Ranch. Initially we contacted Scripps Howard in April of 1989 and Scripps Howard representa- tive said that cable would probably be in within three months, but for sure within six months. We called again in August, after five months of waiting, to check on the schedule and Scripps Howard said that Coal Creek Ranch was next after Summerhill was completed. Again we asked when that was and they said most likely November but definitely by the end of the year. Residents began moving in at Coal Creek Ranch on August 1, 1989. We passed on the information we re- ceived from Scripps Howard and needless to say our homeowners became frustrated and many expressed their anger to us. Not only were numerous misrepresentations made by Scripps Howard, but Scripps Howard did not attempt to correct the problem or resolve the situation. David Burns, 1023 W. Alder St. Burns: Expressed his concerns about the cost of the cable, and the indirect cost that the consum- er is paying. Also the addressability issue was another concern of his. I do use the cable ready aspects. I feel we are limited to our use and this needs to be addressed. Tom McAvinew, 229 Lois Dr. McAvinew: Had mixed emotions about the system. I agree with the addressability issue. Part of the problem that I have had with the system has to do with the first impression of the sys- tem. The cable TV needs to have an office in Louisville. To provide service across the street from me a temporary line was run from my pedestal, through my fence across the bay,