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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
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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.