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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 26,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Osmek stated that is correct and that the Department of Transportation needs to be held accountable for <br /> where the money is going. Some of the money is siphoned off for trails and a portion goes to the <br /> Plymouth Link and Southwest Transit. Osmek stated MN/DOT gets very defensive when they start <br /> asking questions about how the money is spent but that those questions need to be asked. <br /> Walsh asked what Senator Osmek sees for MSA money. <br /> Osmek stated the Legislature did provide for some small city accounts because under MSA rules,any city <br /> with a population under 5,000 does not qualify for MSA. Osmek stated there will be an additional <br /> portion but that he does not know what that will be. <br /> Printup asked if the Legislature is doing anything about SG technology. <br /> Osmek noted the Legislature did pass that at the end of 2017 in preparation for the Super Bowl. Osmek <br /> stated the Legislature put in a roadmap with reasonable fee structures and other guidelines. GS <br /> technology allows someone to download things in seconds instead of minutes but these boxes need to be <br /> within line of sight of each other and only augment someone's current bandwidth and will not eliminate <br /> any cell towers. Osmek stated his committee covers utilities and telecom and that he is aware there are <br /> areas even within his senate district that have problems with broadband access and internet speeds. <br /> Dankey asked if there is going to be any competition in the cable market. <br /> Osmek stated cities could be allowed to accept competitive bids but that one of the results likely will be <br /> that they will not receive their fees anymore. <br /> Rief noted Orono is not part of the LMCC anymore and that a lot of the phone calls he receives is <br /> regarding the fact that there is only one provider. Rief asked if the Legislature is considering allowing <br /> municipalities to enter that market to drive some competition <br /> Osmek stated he would rather have the large media companies compete against each other because it <br /> helps lower the price. Osmek stated he will bring that up the next time the telecoms are in his office and <br /> ask them how they can make it a more competitive market. Osmek stated the SG technology could be <br /> that impetus and create that type of environment. <br /> Osmek noted he will be seeking re-election in 2020. <br /> 6. LA18-000092—WILLIAM AND SUE DUNKLEY,2709 WALTERS PORT LANE— <br /> FINAL PLAT—RESOLUTION NO.6918 <br /> Sue and Bill Dunkley,Applicants,and Paul and Eric Vogstrom,were present. <br /> Printup asked if the two lots are totally conforming. <br /> Curtis indicated that is true. <br /> Printup moved,Dankey seconded,to adopt RESOLUTION NO.6918,a Resolution Approving the <br /> Plat of Pence Lane Addition. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />