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[97259/1] 2 4. Because the parties themselves have resolved all other matters in dispute, the contested case (OAH 8-8032-31789) is DISMISSED. Dated: August 23, 2017 ________________________ ERIC L. LIPMAN Administrative Law Judge NOTICE This Order is the final decision in this case. Any party aggrieved by this decision may seek judicial review pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 14.63 to 14.69 (2016). MEMORANDUM Factual Background As part of the franchise renewal negotiations between the parties, Comcast agreed to provide complimentary cable service to schools, libraries, and other community institutions within its North Suburban service area. Under federal law, local franchising authorities may not require these complimentary services as a condition to renewing the cable franchise, but Comcast often provides such services as a brand- building, goodwill initiative to the communities it serves.1 Additionally, under the Franchise Agreement, Comcast agreed to set-aside six Standard Definition format channels, and two High Definition format channels, for each city to deliver public, educational and government programming – known collectively as “PEG access” or “PEG Channels”. Comcast likewise agreed to provide “free of charge to the City, the Commission, or its designated entities … such equipment as may be necessary to facilitate the cablecasting of the PEG Channels in accordance with the requirements of the Franchise.”2 This pledge includes the provision of one High Definition connection and related equipment for use by the producers of PEG channel High Definition programming.3 Also, generally within the Twin Cities market, Comcast has agreed to provide up to three converters (set-top boxes or digital adapters) for complimentary cable services 1 Declaration of Steve Holmes, at 1-2 (August 11, 2017). 2 Affidavit of Michael R. Bradley, Attachment A, at 16 (August 11, 201 7). 3 Digital Recording (August 14, 2017); Bradley Aff., Attach. A, at 18.