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Sherburne Wright Cable Commission <br /> Meeting Minutes from 04-06-17 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> c. Small Cell Wireless Deployment Bill — Vose provided an update on the status of the <br /> Industry Bill HF 739 that was seeking access of small cells facilities to the ROW, creating <br /> a new class of ROW users, and limiting city ROW management and zoning rights. Vose <br /> noted that the Bill has been voted out of the omnibus bill and commended the League of <br /> MN Cities for their efforts to educate legislators on the negative impact this Bill would <br /> have on MN cities. <br /> d. Minnesota Franchise Fee Requirements Bill —Vose discussed newly imposed regulations <br /> on gas and electric utilities regarding notifications and reverse referendum requirements. <br /> Vose also noted that the League of MN Cities believes the Bill is going to pass. <br /> e. Frontier Franchise Update —Vose informed the Commission that Frontier and Century <br /> Link have put on hold applications they previously submitted to Delano and Watertown, <br /> and at this point the projects don't appear to be moving forward. Vose noted that these <br /> providers will more than likely be looking at "over the top" cable service designs in place <br /> of in-ground infrastructure. <br /> 5. Equipment Report-Bill Bruce <br /> a. Report—Bill Bruce provided the April 2017 equipment report. Bruce discussed Playback <br /> System upgrades, Elk River water damage, the Maple Lake St. Patrick's Day Parade, new <br /> VieBit Features,and reviewed equipment repairs and upgrades. <br /> b. Equipment Purchase Requests — Bruce reviewed equipment purchase needs which <br /> included lighting on both trailers and the production truck, edit system upgrades in Elk <br /> River, a lectern upgrade in Monticello,replacement of the display monitors in Maple Lake <br /> and Cokato,and the purchase of new switchers in Elk River,Delano,Buffalo,and SWTV. <br /> Commissioner Kern motioned to approve Equipment Purchase requests as <br /> presented at an amount not to exceed $17,201.56. Seconded by Commissioner <br /> Smythe,unanimous ayes,motion carried. <br /> 6. Programming Report-Mark Davis <br /> a. Report — Mark Davis presented the April 2017 programming report. Davis discussed <br /> programming projects completed during the winter months for member cities including <br /> finalization of the City Works Public Safety video. <br /> b. Spring& Summer Production Schedule—Davis discussed upcoming video shoots,Movie <br /> in the Park events,upcoming parades,concerts and coronations. <br /> 7. Commission Business <br /> a. Movie Schedule—Mark Davis reviewed the summer Movie schedule. <br /> b. Commission Record Retention — Commissioners discussed what documents are <br /> considered official records of the Commission. <br /> 8. Upcoming Meeting Date - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday,July 13, <br /> 2017 to be held in Monticello. <br />