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� MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, September 10,2012 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (4. LAKE MINNETONKA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION(LMCC)2013 BUDGET, <br /> Continued) <br /> partnership with Mediacom in the past but Mediacom has not had an interest in doing a partnership. <br /> Franchot commented it would be worthwhile to have a workshop with the LMCC on how to address these <br /> issues. <br /> Loftus stated she has been contacted by Medina and that in theory the cities of Medina,Minnetrista and <br /> Orono all have the same issues with density. Loftus stated she would like all three of the larger cities to <br /> be on the same page to help ensure that the density issue is addressed. <br /> Koenecke noted the franchise renewal committee put together a stakeholder meeting on October 3rd and <br /> that she will be sending out notification of that meeting and information to the five cities who are <br /> interested in discussing an increase in density. The LMCC feels that each of the cities may not have <br /> really understood all of the issues involved with increasing service and the LMCC consultant has <br /> suggested that each city come individually to the LMCC to discuss the situation and then come together <br /> as a group to have a brain storming session on how the issues can best be addressed. <br /> McMillan asked what the anticipated schedule is for the upcoming months as it relates to the renewal <br /> process. McMillan indicated she would like to have the franchise renewal process added to the October <br /> work session for further discussion. <br /> Koenecke indicated the City Administrator has some information and that she would provide additional <br /> franchise renewal information tomorrow. <br /> Printup asked how many households are currently being served. <br /> Koenecke stated she does not have that information available tonight. <br /> Franchot indicated to his understanding it is less than 50 percent. Franchot stated there is a number for <br /> houses that cable runs past and then another number for the citizens who actually utilize the service. <br /> Koenecke stated Mediacom is required to do a site survey to determine whether a particular residence <br /> meets the density requirements. Koenecke commented sometimes the cable can be run through the back <br /> yard from another resident's property. During the franchise negotiation the LMCC will need to tell <br /> Mediacom that they need to look at some of these homes that do not currently have service and have their <br /> engineers determine if any of these neighborhoods are close to an existing connection. Koenecke noted <br /> Mediacom does have the right to charge residents for a connection but that most residents are not willing <br /> to pay those costs. <br /> Koenecke noted that Mediacom is looking at various locations to conduct wireless studies,and that if the <br /> LMCC has a choice in which locations are chosen,the LMCC can approach the City to see if those <br /> locations are spots where the City would like tested. <br /> Franchot moved,Rahn seconded,to approve the 2013 Lake Minnetonka Communications <br /> Commission budget. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> Page 3 of 26 <br />