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Telecommunications Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
June 4, 2012
7:00 P.M. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
Chair Westbrook called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Jerry Brown, John Magnusson, Dale Rodell, David Westbrook
Members Absent: Rollin Bible, Scott Hugstad-Vaa
Others Present: Charles Grawe
2. A�proval of A�enda
MOTION: Mr. Magnusson moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion passed 4— 0.
3. Approval Minutes pf March 5 2012
MOTION: Mr. Brown moved, second by Mr. Rodell, to approve the minutes of March
5, 2012. Motion passed 4— 0.
4. 2 Ouarter Com laint Lo�
There were no complaints for the quarter.
5. 2 Quarter Coordinator's Report
Mr. Grawe briefly provided a verbal update of the staff activity.
6. Franchise Renewal Update
Mr. Grawe reviewed the timeline for various elements within the renewal process. One
element is to conduct a fmancial audit, similar to what the City conducted in the early
2000's. Mr. Grawe noted that with the introduction of service bundling and with the
financial reorganization that occurred during the change of ownership, the opportunities
for missed or misapplied franchise fees are greater. Staff is about to release the RFP for
financial auditing services, consistent with the timelines. Another element is to conduct
a needs assessment. Mr. Grawe explained that such an assessment is the legal
foundation for everything that the City may request of the cable company in the renewal
process. Staff is about to release the RFP for needs assessment services, consistent with
the timelines.
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The Committee reviewed a number of documents on the franchise renewal process that
were obtained at a recent MACTA franchise renewal conference. The Committee
discussed possible conceptual items to potentially include in the terms of the franchise.
7. FCC Rulemaking and Other Franchise Issues
Mr. Grawe reported no new issues.
8. E-Commerce and Business Development Issues
Mr. Grawe noted that the 147�` Street extension and Flagstaff Avenue projects are
underway, potentially opening new areas of the City to development and allowing for
extension of fiber optic networks.
9. Other Issues
There were no other issues.
10. Adj ourn
MOTION: Mr. Rodell moved, second by Mr. Brown, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed 4- 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.