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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 18,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> needs to be listed as a use or a structure. One issue is that at times there are driveways that are close to <br /> the property line. <br /> Gaffron stated the next step would be to create language that can be included in the City's Code. Gaffron <br /> indicated everything that gets done is reviewed by the City Attorney prior to it coming before the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 8:45 p.m. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 5. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES AT CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 25,2013,AND MARCH 11,2013 <br /> Landgraver stated at the February 25 City Council meeting there was a swearing in of a police officer and <br /> a presentation by a group of interested citizens on ways the Orono Golf Course could be improved. The <br /> Colson Custom Home application was approved. <br /> Lemke noted he was unable to attend the March 11`�'City Council meeting. <br /> Curtis stated the majority of the discussion at the March 11 meeting centered around the LMCC and <br /> Media Com. The LMCC has developed a list of priority items that they are attempting to negotiate with <br /> Media Com. <br /> Levang stated one of the issues is that there are 153 homes in Orono that do not currently have cable and <br /> it was the City Council's position that those homes should be provided with cable. LMCC's proposal to <br /> Media Com is to have a total build-out completed within five years, and it was the feeling of the City <br /> Council that it would be better to directly deal with Media Com and have those areas served sooner. <br /> Levang noted Orono is either the top or second highest contributor to the LMCC and yet the City does not <br /> receive very many benefits in exchange for the$100,000 franchise fee. <br /> Berg asked if the LMCC also negotiates their programming. <br /> Levang indicated they do not and that it included under the PEG fees. All people who have cable pay a <br /> PEG fee in addition to the franchise fee. LMCC is saying if the City does not agree to remain part of the <br /> joint powers agreement,they will not be receiving any services from them. The City requested the <br /> LMCC consider offering a tiered approach on the fees. <br /> Leskinen asked if the arrangement will be similar to what Wayzata has. <br /> Levang indicated it would be. A couple of cities have already pulled out of the LMCC and some have <br /> agreed to remain part of the joint power agreement. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there has been any discussion about requiring technical excellence from Media Com. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the LMCC is more focused on their private channels and is not very good at � <br /> Page 23 of 24 <br />