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i ' I May 17, 2001 Communications Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes I NMTC to tape something that is not being taped with NMTC video truck. Ms. Arnson stated that a class must be taken prior to issuance of equipment. Committee Member , Fairbrother questioned the cost of using NMTC equipment. Ms. Arnson stated that representatives of Cities would receive the equipment for no charge. Chair Brenner re uested Ms. Arn q son to explam the uses of the available cable castmg channels. Ms. Arnson stated that Channel 16 was the Government Access Channel governed by the City, with the City having editorial control over the content of the channel. Ms. Arnson explained Universal PEG Service and the availability of receiving same at no cost as long as the area meets the density requirements of the cable company. Ms. Arnson stated that she had a flyer available and would forward same in regards to this option. Chair Brenner questioned what channels would be received with the Universal PEG Service. Ms. Arnson explained that a resident would received all of the Public Access Channels (PEG) or Community Programming Channels; Channel 6, Regional Channel, Channel 15, Public Access Channel for the seven (7) city consortium, Channel 16, Centerville Government Channel, Channel 57, Program Scheduling for Channel 15, Channe158, School District 11, Channel 6Q, School District 12 (Centennial), Channel 61, � School District 16. Ms. Arnson stated that these channel numbers would vary dependent upon using a cable ready television or a cable box with the Universal PEG Service. Ms. Arnson introduced Mr. Tronson and stated that if the City desired to utilize the ' NMTC facility for programs other than news related, Mr. Tronson would be available to assist in that capacity. Chair.Brenner questioned the number of homes that have the capability of receiving the Universai Service in Centerville. Ms. Arnson stated that 55 to 60% of the homes are currently receiving cable services, however, this does not take into consideration homes that do not meet the density requirements. Ms. Arnson stated that she would forward to the Committee a total number of households serviced which may provide more accurate figures. Chair Brenner questioned the City's current equipment and possible additions for the future. Ms. Arnson questioned the current equipment. Mr. Klang reviewed the I equipment used for cable casting the Council meetings. Both Mr. Klang and other Committee members stated that there is a problem with the audio of the meetings. Mr. Klang stated that the semi-stationary, tabletop microphones were currently being used when lapel microphones which would provide a much better audio. Ms. Arnson noted that this is a common problem for cities. Committee Member Fairbrother questioned whether a session with Council members regarding the usage of the microphones would be advantageous. Mr, Klang concurred. Both Mr. Klang and Ms. Arnson stated that the Scala system that the City is currently utilizing is fine and provides good graphics. Ms. Arnson did suggest the purchase of a mixer or switcher for approximately $1,000. Chair Brenner questioned the displaying of plans, sketches or diagrams and the cable casting of same. Chair Brenner stated that the City of Blaine, she believed, had a dedicated camera for same. Chair Brenner questioned possibilities of improving same. Committee Member Fairbrother stated that a board was to be installed on the wall. Mr. Klang stated that a large amount of side glare would be received by the camera due to the camera angle and this placement. Mr. Klang suggested placing the current easel more toward the center of the Council Chambers allowing a more head-on camera angle the Page 2 of 7