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MEETING OF THE HEARTLAND CABLE COMMISSION HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 2011 PEQUOT LAKES CITY HALL Members Present Also Present: Members Absent: Bruce Galles, Bob Olson, Betty Durand, Otto Schmid, Jon Lubke, Robert Smith, Mike Dubay, Nancy Malecha Tom Bordwell from Charter Communications Nancy Adams, Erik Haff The meeting was called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Chairman Bruce "Galles. Franchise Fees Bruce Galles informed the Commission that future franchise fees will be received electronically. Franchise Renewal The following was discussed regarding'`the Cable Communications Franchise Ordinance. 1. Section 28: Access Channels — Bruce Galles'was informed that Lakes Area Collaborative may have stipulations on the programming lineup for these channels. LAC is the facilitator for airing educational programs for Charter. After discussions with" m Bordwell, Bruce Galles is convinced that programming lineups sent to LAC will no longer be an issue. Jon Lubke noted that the audio quality on these channels is poor. Tom Bordwell stated that he will work with LAC on these issues and fallow up with the Commission. Bruce Galles stated that he feels confident that these issues will be resolved and the commission should move forward with Ordinance amendments as presented. 2. Bruce Galles noted that volume levels on channels 4 — 400 are inconsistent and an equalizer may be needed. Tom Bordwell stated that he will check into this. 3. Otto Schmid questioned the term of this Ordinance. Bruce Galles stated that the 15 year term, has been the past precedence. 4. Otto Schmid'questioned if the Commission has input on the setting of rates. Bruce Galles) ted that this is governed by Minnesota Statute, and at this time the Commission has no authority on this. MOTION BY SMITH SECONDED BY LUBKE TO APPROVE THE REVISED ORDINANCE NO.2 RENEWING A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE BETWEEN CCV, LLC AND THE HEARTLAND CABLE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. - 1 -