Rates.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 430.061
in effectSec. 430.061. - Rates.
(a) On or within five (5) days of the effective date of its franchise (or any renewal or replacement thereof), a company shall place in a public file for inspection and submit to the city a list of all rates and charges charged within the city (including late fees), which listing shall be updated when any rate or charge is changed, added or eliminated. Where a list of all the current rates and charges of the operator are already on file as of the effective date of a renewal or replacement franchise, that list shall be deemed to satisfy the obligation to provide a list within five (5) days of the effective date of the franchise.
(b) Every rate or charge shall be subject to regulation by the city, except as prohibited by state or federal law.
(c) In cases where regulation of a rate or charge is permitted but governed by state or federal law, the city shall regulate in conformity with the applicable law and regulations. The cable communications officer shall have the authority to issue any order, regulation or finding permitted or required by those applicable regulations including any subsequent amendments, other than a rate order establishing rates or ordering refunds, which orders shall be issued by the city council.
(d) Residential subscriber contracts, if any, may not exceed twelve (12) months unless after twelve (12) months the contract may be terminated without penalty at the option of the subscriber.
(Ord. No. 17364, § 14, 6-17-86; C.F. No. 93-1829, § 2, 3-30-94; C.F. No. 98-277, § 1, 4-29-98)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXXXFRRE_CH430CACOSE_ARTVI430.06.RARAAD_S430.061RAFetched: 11/1/2026