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c ' MINUTES OF THE QRONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 8,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (9. CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 110, Continued) Bremer commented the letter in her view sends a mixed message. McMillan stated the letter is intended to let the LMCC know that if they want to continue to work with Orono, the Council would be willing to listen and explore ideas with them. Levang stated as someone who sits on the Board of the LMCC and the executive committee,the third paragraph is relevant. The business model of the LMCC is one of the reasons Orono is leaving. Levang noted Orono pays almost$90,000 in fees while some of the other member cities pay several thousand but all the cities are receiving basically the same service. Bremer stated it does not state that in the third paragraph but that she understands what the Mayor and Council Member Levang are saying. McMillan stated the LMCC is a high-cost organization and Orono's concerns have been brought to their attention. McMillan indicated this is not a withdrawal letter but it is a letter telling the LMCC that Orono is going to direct franchise with Mediacom but remains open to discussing public programming with them. Printup stated in his view the letter lays out the City's positions fairly well and helps explain to some extent the role of the LMCC. Levang moved,Printup seconded,to approve the letter addressed to Roger Hackbarth,LMCC Chair,and Sally Koenecke,LMCC Executive Director, regarding Orono's direct cable franchise with Mediacom. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1,Bremer Opposed. *10. LICENSES AND PERMITS None *11. CLAIMS Levang moved,Anderson seconded,to approve payment of the All Fund Account. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ADJOURNMENT Levang moved,Anderson seconded,to adjourn the Orono City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. ATTEST �/�c� R�_ C� ^.G �' �` Rachel Dodge, City Clerk Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor Page 13 of 13