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Home My WebLink About12/03/2018 Telecommunications Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley December 3, 2018 7:00 P.M. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Barry Berg, Jerry Brown, Dale Rodell, Carson Tumquist Members Absent: David Cherner Others Present: Charles Grawe 2. Approval of A eg nda MOTION: Mr. Tumquist moved, second by Mr. Berg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4—0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of Minutes of September 10, 2018 Regular Meeting MOTION: Mr. Turnquist moved, second by Mr. Berg, to approve the minutes of September 10, 2018 as presented. Motion passed 3 —0. (Mr. Rodell abstained) 5A. 4'Quarter Complaint Logs Mr. Grawe reviewed the complaints during the period. 5B. 4'Quarter Activities Report Mr. Grawe provided a brief update on activities. 5C. Committee Roles and Responsibilities The Committee had a brief discussion on the role of the Committee and its members in monitoring the cable service. 5D. City Fiber and Dakota County Broadband Initiative Update Mr. Grawe gave a brief update on fiber projects,including the connection of four of the City's water towers. 5E. Approve 2019 Meeting Schedule MOTION: Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Berg, to approve March 4, June 3, September 9, and December 2 as the 2019 Meeting Schedule. Motion passed 4—0. 6A. FCC Rulemaking and Other Franchise Issues Mr. Grawe mentioned that the FCC ruling allows cable providers to count the value of in-kind services against the franchise fee. Compared with many other PEG providers, Apple Valley receives very little in-kind services, so it is unclear if the provider will pursue this issue or not. Mr. Grawe also mentioned that the City received notice from Frontier of its intent to seek renewal of its five-year franchise agreement. 6B. E-Commerce and Business Development Issues Mr. Grawe reported no new e-commerce issues. 6C. Other Staff and Committee Updates Mr. Berg mentioned that the FCC is recovering certain radio frequencies,including one used to send the atomic clock time data. Certain electronics depend on receiving this data. He recommended making staff aware of the issue so they can check City equipment. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Turnquist moved, second by Mr. Berg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 4 - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.