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City of Apple Valley
September 8, 2014
7:00 P.M. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair Westbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, Dale Rodell,
David Westbrook
Members Absent: John Magnusson
Others Present: Charles Grawe
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Hugstad-Vaa,to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion passed 5 —0.
3. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
4A. Approval of Minutes of June 2, 2014 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Mr. Bible moved, second by Mr. Brown,to approve the minutes of June 2,
2014 as presented. Motion passed 5 —0.
4B. Approval of Minutes of July 21, 2014 Special Meeting
MOTION: Mr. Hugstad-Vaa moved, second by Mr. Brown,to approve the minutes of
July 21, 2014 as presented. Motion passed 5 —0.
5A. 3rd Quarter Complaints
Mr. Grawe reported three line burial complaints. He said he expects complaints on the
need for digital decoding boxes when Charter makes its transition from analog to digital
signals. The Committee members noted that customers are able to get one decoding box
for free, but expressed concern that the company may not be prepared for the large
number of customers with multiple television sets requiring many boxes.
5B. 3rd Quarter Activities Report
Mr. Grawe reported that most of the quarter was dedicated to updating the control room
equipment at the three city halls.
5C. Franchise Renewal Update
Mr. Grawe reported no significant progress on the renewal of the franchise.
6A. FCC Rulemaking and Other Franchise Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new issues.
6B. E-Commerce and Business Development Issues
Mr. Grawe noted that Frontier has created a prize contest for community projects.
6C. Other Staff and Committee Updates
Mr. Grawe suggested having a tour of the new control room equipment at the next
meeting.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Bible,to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed 5 - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.