HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-001 - Resolution - PEG Access FundingCITY OF LINO LAKES
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 25-01
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MACTA EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE PUBLIC,
EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT (PEG)
PROGRAMMINGIPUBLIC ACCESS FUNDING
WHEREAS, community television programming allows community members to stay
connected and entertained through public, education, and government (PEG) programming; and
WHEREAS, public television programming includes local community and nonprofit
submissions, City Council and board and commission meetings, and community events; and
WHEREAS, public television programming has primarily been funded through franchise
fees which allow cable providers to utilize the public right-of-way for private use; and
WHEREAS, with the recent consumer trend of moving from traditional cable providers to
digital/video streaming services, the funds available for public television programming has
decreased; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications
Administrators (MACTA) is a statewide organization of municipal and nonprofit staff that
advocates for cities and their residents; and
WHEREAS, MACTA is launching a campaign to create legislative changes at the state and
federal level that will respond to consumer changes and allow current practices to modernize in
response to these shifts; and
WHERAS, MACTA is working with Minnesota cities to gain support for their legislative
efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THAT: The Lino Lakes City Council offers their support to the Minnesota Associate of
Community Telecommunications Administrators (MACTA) effort to modernize local access
funding through legislative change.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 271h day of January 2025,
Ro Ra erty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk