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I . I . make use of cable franchise agreements that provide for institutional networks (I-Nets) to I 2 acquire a portion of a broadband network and other advance telecommunications -I 3 resources; 4 . consider installing city-owned and operated broadband networks or forming partnerships I 5 to do so; I 6 . investigate and develop applications for those networks to deliver public services using 7 advanced telecommunications to put resources to work to meet local needs; I 8 . take an inventory of unused, underused andfor abandoned conduit in the right-of-way, in I 9 easements, or on city-owned property to make use of those resources in developing needed I 10 local information infrastructure. I II LE-ll. Redesign of Electric Utility Regulation .. 12 Issue: Policymakers at the state and federal levels are considering ways in which to bring I 13 competition into the electric utility industry. Without a cautious approach which incorporates 14 careful consideration of the implications of any deregulation scheme for all consumers of electric I 15 energy, it is possible that only the largest consumers of electric energy, primarily big business I 16 interests, would experience true cost savings and other benefits often associated with competition 17 while the small customers, individuals and small businesses, may actually see rate increases. I 18 Additionally, city interests in managing and obtaining compensation for the use of public rights of I 19 way by utility companies are often overlooked in electric utility restructuring discussions. 20 Response: A cautious, deliberative approach to restructuring the electric utility industry is I 21 necessary to preserve the level of service to which Minnesota consumers of electric energy I 22 have become accustomed. Additionally, it is crucial that cities have a place at the table in .. 22 League of Minnesota Cities I "