HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 11-24 City Council Workshop PacketAGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:00 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2014
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Department Presentations on the 2015 Budget (No Report)
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Update on Cable Franchise Agreement Negotiations
F. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Mychal Fowlds, IT Director
DATE: November 18, 2014
SUBJECT: Update on Cable Franchise Agreement Negotiations
Introduction
This item is being presented to keep you informed on the happenings at the Cable Commission as it
relates to the renewal of the Cable Franchise Agreement.
Background
The City of Maplewood is a member of the Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission. The City
currently has a Cable Franchise Agreement with Comcast that lasts until November of 2014. The Cable
Commission has been and is currently involved in the Cable Franchise Agreement renewal process. Part
of that process has been extending our existing agreement until 2016. The Commission continues to work
with their legal team but is in somewhat of a holding pattern until the details of Comcast’s sale of their local
network is finalized.
Budget Impact
At this point there is no budget impact associated with this item.
Recommendation
This item is being brought before you for informational purposes only and therefore there are no
recommendations at this time.
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