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extent of public improvements are minimal and are not covered under an existing subdivision agreement. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 22, 1994 and approved this 7 - 0 without conditions. The development agreement has been approved in form by the City Attorney and will come back before Council as a Discussion/Motion later in this meeting. Davidson opened the public hearing calling for anyone in the audience wishing to speak on Ordinance No. 1146. NONE Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments, question, or motions. Howard moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1146, Series 1994, on second and final reading. Seconded by Keany. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7 - 0 vote. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATIONS PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUANCE TO MAY 3, 1994 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING REQUEST Chris Miller, Assistant to the City Administrator, requested a continuance of this item until May 3, 1994, because to date the FCC has not issued any regulations on the new basic cable rates in relation to the February 22, 1994, FCC ruling ordering a 7% rate reduction. The City has until May 15, 1994, to complete its review of the rates submitted by Scripps Howard. Scripps Howard cannot raise any of its rates that the City has a regulatory authority over, nor can they raise the expanded or premium rates, as there is an FCC imposed rate freeze until May 15, 1994. Davidson opened the public hearing. Sisk moved that Council continue the public hearing until May 3, 1994. Seconded by Mayer. All in favor. AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE PARTIES TO PREPARE BALLOT ISSUE FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE BONDING FOR ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE Davidson wanted this put on the Agenda because: 1.) 3.) Open space is rapidly disappearing commodity within the City, especially when it comes to enclaves. Land prices are increasing in this area at a much more rapid rate than the interest rate on the bonds, so it would be cheaper to acquire land to bonding, rather than save the money and buy the land. It allows Louisville to acquire larger sections of land and have more choice in what is acquired and when it is acquired.