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I NIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCrL MEETING <br /> Monday,November 13, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4. SALI.YKOENECKE,LAKLMINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS CONIMISSION, <br /> Cartiiiuerl) <br /> Mim�eapolis, who is in the process of implementing a new system that will be up and running by the fall <br /> of 2007. <br /> Sansevere inquired whether all of Orono would have Wi-I'i access or whether there would only be <br /> selected areas that would have access. <br /> Koenecke stated they are looking at areas where access is not reliable at the present time, which is one of <br /> the reasons why the Commission elected to delay implementing this type of system. <br /> Sansevere inquired what the cost would be to the residents. <br /> Koenecice stated they conducted two seminars with city officials last year and at that time proposed to <br /> undertake feasiUility shidies,but the LMCC elected not to proceed forward with the feasibility studies due <br /> to lack of fiinding and the rapid changes that ai-e occurring at the present time with this teclulology. <br /> Sansevere commented if the high-speed internet access is going to cost a resident over$100 a month,it is <br /> unlikely that tnany residents would elect to use it since there are other cheaper options available. <br /> Koenecke stated the cost to each Chaska resident for this type of system is $16 a month. Koenecke stated <br /> she is not aware of wl�at the costs would be to Orono citizens until a feasibility study is completed and an <br /> interest survey completed. <br /> McMillan expressed a concern that the Commission would be investing a significant amotmt of money <br /> into a system that may become obsolete in a relatively short period of time due to the changing <br /> technology. <br /> Koenecke stated they are reviewing Minneapolis's systern because the provider is paying for tl�e <br /> infi-astructure rather than the City, which helps to reduce the costs significantly. Koenecke indicated <br /> typically the providers reconunend that a five-year upgrade Ue incorporated into the costs. Koenecke <br /> stated the LMCC is attempting to get an overview of the systems that other cities are utilizing and the <br /> associated costs. <br /> Mtuphy inquired whether this would Ue a direct competitive venture against landline providers and the <br /> cable business. <br /> Koenecke stated the phone companies are attempting to get legislation passed that would eliminate <br /> fi-anchising. <br /> Murphy concurred that the LMCC is right in waiting to determine the best way to proceed. <br /> The City Couucil toolc no formal action on this item. <br /> PAGE 2 of 15 <br />