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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/19/1999 � � Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley August 19, 1999 7:00 P.M. City Hall Minutes l. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Chairperson Bible. Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, John Magnusson, Dale Rodell Members Absent: Scott Hugstad-Vaa, David Westbrook Others Present: Charles Grawe, Dennis LaComb, Tom Creighton 2. Joint Powers Agreement Mr. Grawe and Mr. Creighton briefly went through the structure of the joint powers agreement. There was brief discussion about how the joint powers board would advise the City Councils and the Advisory Committee, but would have little policy autharity. The agreement is structured to provide additional member cities. The agreement stipulates each City Administrator or designee will serve on the joint powers board as the City's representative. The Apple Valley representative will have two votes and the other cities will each have one vote. Three votes are required in the affirmative to take any action. Mr. Bible said he viewed the agreement as a judicious way for the City to oversee the technical side of government television programming, while the City still retains control of the franchise fees and capital grants. Mr. Creighton added that the City Council also must approve the annual budget and thus controls the use of the PEG fees as well. Mr. Creighton expressed his opinion that the agreement gives little power to the board and has little risk far the City of Apple Valley. Mr. Magnusson moved, seconded by Mr. Rodell, to recommend the City Council approve the joint powers agreement. Motion passed unanimous. 3. Adjourn Mr. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Rodell to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM. s � � Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley September 13, 1999 7:00 P.M. City Hall Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairperson Bible. A quorum was not present. Members Present: Rollin Bible, Dale Rodell, David Westbrook Members Absent: Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, John Magnusson Others Present: Charles Grawe, Dennis LaComb, Tom Lawell 2. Rate Increases Mr. Bible noted a resident attended the previous meeting complaining about the rate increases and asking for a rate study. Mr. Grawe said the study indicates the current basic rates are in-line with other Metro area cable rates and does not show a significant increase historically. 3. Joint Powers Agreement for Government Access Mr. Grawe distributed a copy of the proposed job description for a Cable Coordinator for the joint powers entity. Mr. Bible suggested the position could supervise the part-time cable casting staff. Mr. Grawe said he would discuss this issue with the Human Resources Manager, but noted the pay scale may not work for supervisory authority. Mr. Bible said he was interested in serving on an interview committee for the position. 4. Other a. Mr. Bible said that as the franchise fees are $230,000 annually, he would like to see additional programming and less bulletin board. He said he would like to explore new programming ideas. Mr. LaComb distributed a list of current programming and a list of suggested programming series. Mr. Bible asked if any civic groups have an interest in programming. Mr. LaComb said Ring Around the Arts and the senior citizens have an interest. Mr. Bible requested staff to place the topic on the next meeting agenda. He also requested staff mail the lists of programming to Committee members who were not present at the meeting. Mr. Grawe informed the Committee of potential legislation that will eliminate the . � � City's franchise fees. He and Mr. Lawell will monitor the legislation and keep the Committee informed of its progress. Mr. Grawe said MACTA is soliciting additional funds to support a lobbying effort. Mr. Bible requested the MACTA request be on the next agenda. b. Mr. Rodell reminded the Committee of the upcoming MACTA Conference on October 14 and October 15. Mr. Grawe said he would register two spots for the City. c. Mr. Westbrook asked when digital cable would be available. Mr. Grawe said he believed it would be available soon, possibly in the month of September. 5. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.