HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10.5 - Cable Commission PolicyMAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: 07/21/2015
CONSENT
ITEM #: 10.5
AGENDA ITEM: 10.5
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
THROUGH: Mayor Pearson
REVIEWED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Approval on Consent Agenda
PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED:
BACKGROUND AND STAFF REPORT:
The Ramsey/Washington County Cable Commission has requested City approval of the attached Policy
to allow Century Link to apply for a franchise license to compete with Comcast to provide cable service
in communities within the Ramsey/Washington County Cable Commission area. Executive Director Tim
Finnerty stated that at least eight of the twelve communities in our area have approved the Policy as of the
writing of this memo and none have declined.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this request.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission Policies and Procedures Governing
Application, Review and Recommendations Regarding Grant of Competitive Cable Franchises.