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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL Monday, June 23, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 30 (3. LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT (LMCD) 2015 BUDGET, Continued) McMillan suggested the City Council work with Andrew McDermott in putting together a letter to the LMCD Board. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 4. MEDIACOM BUILD-OUT UPDATE Bill Jensen, Regional Vice President, reported Mediacom has been encountering some challenges given the higher than usual rainfall, and that out of the nine miles that were projected to be finished in 2014, approximately 40 percent of that has been completed. Jensen stated approximately one month’s worth of construction has been lost due to the rain. Jensen stated he has received around five complaints regarding the build-out, with one related to a spring that was uncovered on Spring Hill Road. Jensen stated the middle of the map depicts the section that has already been completed and activated and that work has started in the northeast corner of the City. By the end of this week, another three miles should be completed. Jensen indicated the work involves some splicing in the area where the cable is connected to the existing cable and then some hard line construction where excavation will be performed. Jensen stated in cases where excavation will be performed or boring will be done, the residents will be notified of the work ahead of time. Jensen indicated work on an additional 3.5 miles will also be started later this summer. Jensen indicated the areas highlighted in green will be completed in 2015 and consist of approximately nine miles. Jensen stated at the time of Mediacom’s initial presentation to the City regarding the build- out, they were proposing approximately six miles, which has since been increased. Jensen noted a few residences will need to be moved to 2015 and will not be completed this year. Jensen noted Mediacom is investing over $400,000 with the build-out and that they are hoping to expand their customer base. Jensen stated in the areas that have already been completed, restoration will be completed but that it will need to be delayed due to the weather. Jensen indicated he would be willing to speak to any residents out in the lobby tonight if they have any concerns or they may reach him at Mediacom’s office. Jensen stated the progress on the build-out has been good in light of the weather. Mediacom also has a similar project in Medina that has been going on at the same time. Jensen noted Mediacom has been adding new services and that by the late summer or early fall, they will be able to deliver internet speeds at 305 megabits per second. Mediacom also offers a home security program and telephone service. Levang commented she is glad the build-out has started. Printup asked if coaxial is being laid or fiber.