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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 25 of 27  <br />  <br />(17. FRANCHISE RENEWAL, Continued) <br /> <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 /> <br />Anderson commented that is kind of what she was alluding to earlier with the two-tiered approach. <br /> <br />Printup stated everything Ms. Royal has touched on is what Orono is attempting to work through with the <br />two different entities. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Printup indicated he is in agreement. <br /> <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 /> <br />Anderson stated she would encourage the LMCC to consider a two-tier system. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 03/25/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 03/11/2013 [Page 25 of 27]