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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2000 � � � Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley March 6, 2000 7:00 P.M. City Hall Minutes l. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Bible. Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Dale Rodell, David Westbrook Members Absent: John Magnusson, Scott Hugstad-Vaa Others Present: Charles Grawe, Mark Moore, Denis LaComb, Ellen Martin, Ma�c Thompson 2. Approval of Agenda Mr. Bible asked for changes to the agenda. No changes were requested. The agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approve Minutes Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of December 2, 1999. Motion passed unanimous. Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Westbrook, to approve the minutes of February 9, 2000. Motion passed unanimous. 4. Approve 1999 Annual Cable & Telecommunications Report Mr. Grawe briefly reviewed the Annual Report. He noted that this year's report provides a summary of the activities and costs associated with the franchise renewal and transfer of ownership. He also noted that under the old franchise the City received one annual payment for the previous year's franchise fees. Under the new agreement, the franchise fees are paid on a quarterly basis. Thus, in 1999, the City received the entire payment of 1998 franchise fees and the first three-quarter's fees for 1999. Mr. Bible asked about the PEG fees. Mr. Grawe said due to a clerical error, the City had not received its third and fourth-quarter PEG fees. Ms. Martin said the fees were mailed during the first week of March. Mr. Grawe said an accounting of the PEG fees would be added to the annual report upon receipt of the fees. Ms. Martin distributed the cable company portion of the report. � � � Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the report as amended to show an accounting for the PEG fees. Motion passed unanimous. 5. Nletricom Wireless Proposal Mr. Grawe distributed a memo outlining staff concerns for a potential agreement. He also distributed an article on the future of wireless data services providers. Mr. Bible noted that there are three competing types of service being offered. He advised the Committee to expect other providers to approach the City in the future. Mr. Grawe briefly described the nine concerns outlined in the memo. Mr. Rodell asked if the FCC regulations apply. Mr. Thompson said the FCC rules are very strict and generally make the City's language superfluous. Mr. Thompson also noted that if the system is not properly installed and maintained, it could cause interference for other service providers. Mr. Thompson noted that 25 of the 75 cities approached to date have signed the agreement. Some of the larger cities include Roseville, New Hope, Crystal, Hopkins, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Mounds View, and Woodbury. Mr. Westbrook asked how many cities would need to sign to begin the installation in the region. Mr. Thompson said he did not know for sure, but would guess 80 to 85 percent. He said all the cities seem satisfied with the compensation, but some want to wordsmith the agreement. Mr. Westbrook asked if enough cities would agree in time for early installation. Mr. Thompson said he believes many cities are warming to the agreement as more cities sign. Mr. Brown asked when installation would occur. Mr. Thompson said August is not likely anymore, but hopes that it would be this year. He noted that the entire country is requesting hardware at the same time. Mr. Rodell asked if the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul had signed the agreement. Mr. Thompson said both are close to signing. Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Bible, to recommend the City Council approve the agreement, subject to the identified staff concerns being addressed to the satisfaction of staff and the City Attorney. Motion passed unanimous. 6. 1 st Quarter Complaint Log Mr. Grawe noted that the second complaint had been recently resolved. 7. Other a. Mr. Grawe said Charter had notified the City of its intent to raise the basic rates to $11.93. He said a special meeting would be necessary to meet the rate regulation requirements. Mr. Bible requested a special meeting for April. Mr. Grawe said he would send out a rate survey to other cities. .,. � � b. Ms. Martin said Charter is still investigating the reimbursement of legal fees for the transfer of ownership. She said a new insurance form will be sent to the City shortly and the public access equipment is being collected. 8. Adjourn Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Westbrook, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.