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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 5 Cor Wilson, Executive Director of the Northwest Cable Commission, explained that Attachment C is a side letter to the Franchise Agreement describing the agreed upon terms by CenturyLink. She noted that the final copy is at her office and that it will be transmitted to the City in the next couple of days. She discussed the Franchise Agreement in further detail. She is pleased with the final agreement and commented that six of the member cities have already adopted the document. Councilmember McClung noted that the Council received a letter from Comcast on November 30t'and questioned if Ms. Wilson had any comments regarding this letter. Ms. Wilson did not have any concerns regarding the letter. She understood that Comcast had an issue with CenturyLink's buildout timeline. She provided further comment on CenturyLink's build-out timeline noting that all FCC requirements are being followed. Mayor Grant understood that CenturyLink currently offers internet services within Arden Hills and asked if there is a service gap. Patrick Hagerty, CenturyLink, stated that this is the case and indicated that different internet speeds may be offered in different areas of the City. Mayor Grant supported the franchise agreement as presented by staff and believed that CenturyLink was offering a comparable franchise. Mr. Hagerty thanked the staff at the Northwest Cable Commission, Attorney Mike Bradley and the member cities for their input in drafting the franchise agreement. Councilmember McClung also appreciated all of the work that went into the franchise agreement. He looked forward to Arden Hills' residents having additional competition in the cable market. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the PEG fees. Ms. Wilson reported that PEG stood for Public, Educational and Government Access. She provided further comment on the PEG fees being paid currently by Comcast and those that would be paid by CenturyLink. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the CenturyLink Franchise Agreement. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Grant stated that he is pleased that the trail between St. John's and Mounds View High School is complete. He indicated that he believes that this trail will greatly improve public safety. Mayor Grant congratulated Associate Planner Matthew Bachler for receiving his AICP certification. He described all that Associate Planner Bachler had to complete in order to receive this achievement.