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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 /> (4. LMCC UPDATE, Continued) <br /> Huber stated in response to some of the recent turmoil,the committee has had a number of discussions <br /> and passed a number of resolutions. The long run of this is that the LMCC will move to a plan where <br /> only full members will receive service from the LMCC. The LMCC currently has a complicated but very <br /> valuable relationship with Mound but the LMCC feels that needs to migrate in other ways. The LMCC <br /> has asked their lawyer to speak with Mound's representatives. In addition,the LMCC does have some <br /> other side agreements that were beneficial in the past but in the long run create the feeling by some cities <br /> that those cities with the side agreements are receiving full value. In the future the only people who will <br /> receive services from the LMCC will be full members. <br /> Huber stated the LMCC also found out in negotiations that there were some cities connected to Mediacom <br /> that were receiving services but were not paying for them, which will be resolved. Several motions <br /> regarding those items have been past and basically is the way the executive committee's thinking is going <br /> at the present time. Huber noted the committee's meetings are open to the public. <br /> McMillan asked if that meeting will be on tape. <br /> Koenecke indicated there is an audio recording and minutes available. <br /> McMillan commented all of the cities need to be involved in the negotiations and all of the cities need to <br /> be kept up to date on what is occurring. <br /> Levang stated as a representative to the LMCC, she is disappointed to hear that they are looking to drop <br /> service to those cities that drop out. Levang stated since Orono has given substantial financial assistance <br /> over the years,to be told at some point the door is closed and viewership will not be allowed,feels <br /> somewhat punitive. As a result,the LMCC will experience a drop in viewership. Levang questioned <br /> why it is not important to have the highest viewership possible and that she is not real happy with that <br /> proposal. <br /> Levang commented in her view there should be respect and generosity on both sides. Levang stated if a <br /> city chooses to move away from the LMCC and contract directly with Mediacom, she would hope the <br /> LMCC would be willing to listen to the reasons why that choice is made instead of taking the position <br /> that the LMCC is not happy with you. The joint powers agreement has been long-standing and that she <br /> would like to feel that if a city makes another choice,they will not be punished. <br /> Huber encouraged the City Council to think back to their negotiations with Mound over the police <br /> contract. The City needs to view the LMCC as a partner with the cities,but if they experience a revenue <br /> decrease,they will lose the ability to produce. The LMCC staff does not work for free,nor do the Orono <br /> police officers or city employees. <br /> Page 5 of 27 <br />