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City of Apple Valley
September 13, 2021
7:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Barry Berg, Jerry Brown, Jamison Kortas, Laura Ziegler
Members Absent: Carson Turnquist
Others Present: Charles Grawe
2. Introduction of Members
Members introduced themselves.
3. Approval of A eg nda
MOTION: Mr. Berg moved, second by Ms. Ziegler, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed 3 —0. Mr. Kortas was not present.
4. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
5. Approval of Minutes of September 14, 2020 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Mr. Berg moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of September
14, 2020 as presented. Motion passed 2—0. (Ms. Ziegler abstained)
Mr. Kortas arrived at 7:03 p.m.
6A. 2021 Officers
MOTION: Mr. Berg moved, second by Mr. Brown, to elect Mr. Kortas as Secretary.
Motion passed 3 —0. (Mr. Kortas abstained)
MOTION: Mr. Kortas moved, second by Mr. Berg, to elect Mr. Brown as Chair.
Motion passed 3 —0. (Mr. Brown abstained)
6B. Activities Update
Mr. Grawe provided a brief update on activities.
6C. Fiber Network Activity in the Area
Mr. Grawe provided a brief update on fiber providers entering nearby markets and on
City fiber network projects.
7A. FCC Rulemaking and Other Franchise Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new updates.
7B. E-Commerce and Business Development Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new updates.
7C. Other Staff and Committee Updates
Mr. Brown said he has experienced frequent pixelization and screen freeze-ups. Ms.
Ziegler reported similar problems. Mr. Berg reported poor TV and Internet service
during and immediately following rain.
Mr. Brown requested staff research the amount of the network broadcast fees for the
Cities of Farmington and Rosemount.
8. Adjourn
MOTION: Ms. Ziegler moved, second by Mr. Kortas, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed 4 - 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.