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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/2000 • • Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley September 11, 2000 7:00 P.M. City Hall Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to arder at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Bible. Members Present: Rollin Bible, John Magnusson, Dale Rodell, David Westbrook Members Absent: Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa Others Present: Charles Grawe, Mark Moore, Ellen Martin, Dennis LaComb, Steve Guzzetta 2. Approval of A e�da Mr. Bible asked for changes to the agenda. No changes were requested. The agenda was approved as presented. 3. Approval of Minutes of June 5, 2000 Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Magnusson, to approve the minutes of June 5, 2000. Motion passed unanimous. 4. Update on Competitive Franchising Process and Evermoor Development Proposal Mr. Guzzetta explained that the City received an application from Wide Open West and distributed a handout outlining the franchise process. The proposed system is a coaxial- �ber hybrid. Wide Open West has indicated that it will provide open access to Internet Service Providers. Mr. Guzzetta said the Attorney's Office is currently reviewing the application. He noted that the City's next step is to hold a public hearing, originally set for October 2. He said the Committee should continue the hearing until the Attorney's review is complete. Mr. Guzzetta explained that the Attorney's Office has checked the application for completeness. The Attorney has also retained two technical consultants—Garth Ashpaw far the financial review and Tom Robbinson of River Oaks Technology for the technological review. The Attorney is also in the process of reviewing the responses from Wide Open West to requests for data. The object of the review is to determine is the company can perform as it claims. � • Mr. Bible asked how HDTV would be addressed in the analysis of the system. Mr. Guzzetta said it would be included in the technological analysis. Mr. Guzzetta said the Attorney would also look at the construction plans, maintenance practices, system material availability, and access to qualified labor for construction. Mr. Bible clarified that the City could require a construction bond. Mr. Bible expressed concern that Wide Open West also provide service to Rosemount and Farmington. Mr. Bible expressed concern that there may not be signi�cant public comment. He asked staff to investigate additional means to alert the public to the public hearing. He also requested that the public hearing be rescheduled in November. Mr. Guzzetta said this is acceptable as long as the City republishes the notice of intent to franchise. Mr. Grawe briefly explained that a developer for the Evermoar project has indicated a desire to install its own fiber-to-the-house network and has asked the City what agreements are applicable. The Evermoor development is largely in Rosemount with about 40 homes in Apple Valley. The developer would prefer to provide all the telecommunications services on a single bill and not have other providers in the development. Mr. Grawe noted that this may be a future trend with developers wanting to provide high-end service in new developments. Mr. Grawe said he spoke with Attorney Tom Creighton about the issue and said he was advised there are no simple or easy answers. He suggested that the City could negotiate or talk with the developer to see what if any options may exist outside the current franchising process. He also noted that the City may �nd that such projects should fall under the existing franchising policy. Mr. Grawe asked for direction from the Committee. Mr. Magnusson moved, second by Mr. Westbrook, to recommend staff work with the City's cable attorney and the Evermoor developer to explore the possibilities that may exist far the proposed fiber infrastructure. 5. Update on Channel lb Programming Schedule Mr. Moore distributed the revised program schedule. He said he expects to add Rosemount programming next year. 6. Update on Training and Preview of New Equipment Mr. Moore said Apple Valley cable operators were trained for the new equipment and have begun taping meetings in Farmington. The new Apple Valley system will have similar equipment. He invited members to stop in to view the new Farmington equipment. 7. Update on New Equipment Purchases � � Mr. Moore briefly reviewed the new equipment purchases including new playback decks, the graphic equalizer, the new bulletin board software, the digital camera, and the new video camera package. 8. MACTA Conference Information Mr. Moore noted he was unable to attend the summer policy conference due to the Farmington project, but plans to attend the annual conference in October. 9. 3rd Quarter Complaint Log Mr. Moore briefly went through the complaints. 10. Other Mr. Bible requested that the public hearing be rescheduled for November 6th. Mr. Moore noted that there is increased interest in public access facilities. Mr. Bible requested that Mr. Moore prepare a plan for public access. Mr. Westbrook asked if Mr. Bible met with Mr. Lawell about compensation. Mr. Bible said he is working on setting a meeting date. 11. Adj ourn Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Westbrook, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.