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• MINUTES OF THE <br /> � • ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,March 11,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (17. FRANCHISE RENEWAL, Continued) <br /> Royal asked if Orono does make a contract directly with Mediacom,whether it would be possible for <br /> franchise fees to go to the City of Orono and PEG fees to go to the LMCC so the residents can still have <br /> the benefit of the programming since that is what PEG fees technically are. <br /> Anderson commented that is kind of what she was alluding to earlier with the two-tiered approach. <br /> Printup stated everything Ms. Royal has touched on is what Orono is attempting to work through with the <br /> two different entities. <br /> McMillan stated in her view it is in Orono's best interests to begin negotiations directly with Mediacom. <br /> The City's build-out is a little different from some of the underserved cities and that she is intrigued by <br /> what Mediacom has proposed to Orono. It is not just about video services but partnering up with our <br /> cable provider. Mediacom has reached out to us and would like to pursue those negotiations. <br /> McMillan indicated at the same time she would like to continue to support the LMCC programming for <br /> the council meetings within reason. Video streaming is important. McMillan stated she almost sees the <br /> City's council meetings as being something all the residents should pay for in order to have their <br /> government be transparent. McMillan stated that piece of it can be worked out later. <br /> McMillan stated she would like to move quickly on this and that in her view the 17-member city of the <br /> LMCC with a number of different needs makes it difficult to work with. McMillan indicated she would <br /> like to continue talking with the LMCC about how Orono can support their programming within reason. <br /> Levang indicated she holds the same position and that there are a number of citizens who are not being <br /> served. The City recently received a petition from Stacy's neighborhood and the City Council is here to <br /> listen to the citizens and be responsive to them. When you look at the number of priorities that the <br /> LMCC has, it is difficult to envision Media Com being able to accomplish them all. Orono has been a <br /> good member of the LMCC throughout the years and has not asked for much in the past. Levang <br /> indicated she would like to see Orono continue to support the LMCC and have a good relationship going <br /> forward. <br /> Printup indicated he is in agreement. <br /> McMillan stated she hopes there is some appreciation for what Orono has put into the LMCC and that it is <br /> her hope there is not an abrupt ending to the City's relationship with the LMCC. McMillan stated that <br /> perhaps some kind of new business model can be worked out if the LMCC is willing to invest the time to <br /> look at that component. McMillan stated there has to be an understanding of where Orono wants to go in <br /> order to complete the build-out. <br /> Anderson stated she would encourage the LMCC to consider a two-tier system. <br /> Page 25 of 27 <br />