05-13-02 CCCLAIMS LIST
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13,2002
ALIENDED 5/13/2002
TO: Judy Hudson
Attached is the Claims List for the City Council. For more details, please refer to the
Check Detail Registers.
If You have any questions regarding this service, please let me know.
Claims Register 4-30-2002 $203,456-53
5-08-2002 $342,785.12
5-13-2002 $127,409.00
GRAND TOTAL S 673,650.65
If You have any questions or if you would like to review this list
know. filrther, please let me
Kathy Grover
Bookkeeper
CITY OF OTSEGO 05/13/02 10: 10 AM
*Check Summary Register@ Page 1
MAY 2002
Name Check Date Check Amt
10100 BANKOFELKRIVER
UnPaid D&Y FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
UnPaid JON ZACHMAN
UnPaid RONALD POULIOT
FILTER: None
$73,110.00
$36,000.00
$18,299.00
Total Checks i127,409.00
CITY OF OTSEGO 05/13/02 10:11 AM
Page I
*Check Detail Register@
MAY 2002
FILTER: None
Check Arnt Invoice
Comment
10100
BANKOFELKRIVER
Unpaid
D&Y FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
E415-43251-500 Capital Outlay (GENERAL) $73,110.00
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
Total D&Y FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP --�73,110.00
ZACHMAN
E 415-43251-500 Capital Outlay (GENERAL) $36,000.00
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
Total JON ZACHMAN —i36,000.00
E415-43251-500 Capital Outlay (GENERAL) $18,299.00
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
Total RONALIDPOULIOT !�18,29900
10100 BANK OF ELK RIVER $127,409.00
FILTER: None
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CLAIMS LIST
CITY COUNCEL MEETING
MAY 13, 2002
TO: Judy Hudson
ITEM 5. 1.
Attached is the Claims List for the City Council. For more details, please refer to the
Check Detail Registers.
If you have any questions regarding this service, please let me know.
Claims Register 4-30-2002 $203,456.53
5-08-2002 $342,785.12
GRAND TOTAL $ 546,241.65
If you have any questions or if you would like to review this list further, please let me
know.*
Kathy Grover
Bookkeeper
U I Y OF OTSEGO 05/08/02 2:20 PM
*Check Summary Registercl Page 1
MAY 2002
FILTER: None
Name
Check Date Check Amt
10100
BANKOFELKRIVER
UnPaid
AFFORDABLE SANITATION
UnPaid
AIRGAS, INC.
$172.92
UnPaid
CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP. Co.
$19.11
UnPaid
CENTRAL APPLIANCE RECYCLERS
$97.42
UnPaid
CHOUINARD OFFICE PRODUCTS
$2,221,0o
UnPaid
CROW RIVER FARM EQUIPMENT
$56.00
UnPaid
DAVID CHASE
$271.25
UnPaid
DJ'S TOTAL HOME CENTER
$30.00
UnPaid
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
$81.46
UnPaid
ELK RIVER FLORAL
$628.53
UnPaid
ELK RIVER PRINTING & PARTY PLU
$43.28
UnPaid
FINKEN'S WATER CARE
$86.27
UnPaid
G & K TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEM
$52.82
UnPaid
GLENS TRUCK CENTER INC
$720.59
UnPaid
GRIDOR CONSTR,, INC.
$1,300.34
UnPaid
GROEN GARY CPA
$83,189.0o
UnPaid
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST
$1,260.00
UnPaid
JERRYOLSON
$422.31
UnPaid
JURAN & MOODY
$34,241.55
UnPaid
KNUTSON RICK
$1,900.00
UnPaid
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
$30.00
UnPaid
LONG & SONS
$236.91
UnPaid
MINNESOTA COPY SYSTEMS
$475.84
UnPaid
MONTICELLO ANIMAL CONTROL
$47.93
JnPaid
NAPA OF ELK RIVER INC
$93.00
JnPajd
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PRESERVAT
$213.43
UnPaJd
NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
$25.00
UnPaid
PTS CUSTOM HOMES INC
$7,259.73
UnPaid
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
$2,000.00
UnPaid
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD
$480.12
UnPaid
SCHARBER & SONS
$1,332.80
UnPaid
SUPERIOR LAWN & SNOW
$416.48
UnPaid
TOSHIBA AMERICA INFO SYS INC
$1,235.40
UnPaid
USBANK
$203.38
UnPaid
WRIGHT COUNTY RECORDER
$201,901.25
$40.00
Total Checks $342,785.12
FILTER: None
C[TY OF OTSEGO 05/08/02 2:20 PM
*Check Detail Register(D Page 1
MAY 2002
Check Amt Invoice Comment
10100 BANKOFELKRIVER
Unpaid AFFORDABLE SAN1ITATI&__
E201-45000-410 Rentals (GENERAL) $172.92 205069 HC UNIT
Total AFFORDABLE SANITATION $172.92
Unpaid AIRGAS, INC.
E101-43100-210 Operating Supplies (GENERAL) $19-11 — 105484328 ACET/HAZMAT/OXYGEN
Total AIRGAS, INC. $19.11
CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP. CO.
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $97.42 2006139 67 PUP TRAILER
Total CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP. CO. $97.42
Unpaid CENTRAL APPLIANCE RECYCLERS
E101-43620-390 Contracted Services $2.221.00 OTSEGO CLEAN UP DAY
Total CENTRAL APPLIANCE RECYCLERS $2,221.00
Unpaid CAiOUINARD OFFICE PRODUCTS
E 101-41400-400 Repairs & Maint Cont (equip) $56.00 5202 TYPEWRITER REPAIR
Total CHOUINARD OFFICE PRODUCTS $56.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .....
Unpaid dkd "A"'N""E"'A" F'*'A*""'R'—M, EQUIPMEW
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $248.29 89234 MISC WASHERS/NUTS/BOLTS
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $22-96 89773 NUTS/BOLTS/WASHERS
Total CROW RIVER FARM EQUIPMENT $271.25
E 101-43100-320 Telephone $30.00 MAY CELL PHONE
Total DAVID CHASE $30.00
E101-43100-203 Supplies -General $71.26 543634 MISC SUPPLIES
E101-43100-203 Supplies -General $10.20 543673 SPRAYPAINT
Total DJ'S TOTAL HOME CENTER $81.46
ECM V6_6Clg_HjW"I . ........... . ...... .............
E 101-41400-347 Newsletter $379.68 127854 OTSEGO VIEW
E 101-43620-390 Contracted SerAces $248.85 128062 CLEAN UP DAY AD
Total ECM PUBLISHERS INC $628.53
...........................................
E 101-41400-310 Miscellaneous $43.28 MA54 FUNERALARRANGEMENT
Total ELK RIVER FLORAL $43.28
npaid ELk �Ntlk*�Ojl���'
E 101-41400-350 Print/Binding (GENERAL) $86.27 15246 LAMINATING MAPS
Total ELK RIVER PRINTING & PARTY PLU $86.27
1.11--.�_—
Unpaid FINKEN'S WATER CARE - - - - - -
E 10 1-41940-390 Contracted Services $23.00 CITY HALL
E 101-41950-310 Miscellaneous $29.82 13620 90TH ST
Total FINKEN'S WATER CARE $52.82
E 101-41940-390
Contracted Services
E 101-43100-225
Uniforms
E 101-43100-225
Uniforms
E 101-41940-390
Contracted Services
E 101-43100-225
Uniforms
EM
$82.75 754677
MATS
$110.15 754678
UNIFORMS
$68.82 759530
UNIFORMS
$82.75 764383
MATS
$104.70 764384
UNIFORMS
C[TY OF OTSEGO 05/08/02 2:20 PM
*Check Detail Register@ Page 2
MAY 2002
Check Amt Invoice Comment
E 101-43100-225 Uniforms $78.97 769216 UNIFORMS
E 101-41940-390 Contracted Services $82.75 774046 MATS
E 101-43100-225 Uniforms $109.70 774047 UNIFORMS
Total G & K TEXTILE LEASING SYSTEM $720.59
Unp........ . . ...... . . ............
aid GLENS TRUCK CENTER ItiC'*""""*"""*""'-"-,",-,"-"*,-
E 101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $209.40 220910014 MISC
E 101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $1,072.47 220930080 81 TRK
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $18.47 220950013 MISC
Total GLENS TRUCK CENTER INC $1,300.34
Unpaid
E429-43256-500 Capital Outlay (GENERAL) $83,189-00 REO 2 EAST WWT FACILITY
Total GRIDOR CONSTR., INC. $83,189.00
Unpaid G R&6N—G'A1`RY1c110A—
E 101-41600-390 Contracted Services $1,260.00 APRIL 02 28 HRS
Total GROEN GARY CPA $1,260.00
ICMA RE IREMENT TRUS
E 101-41400-121 PERA $192.31 PPE 4/27 CK OTD 5/1
G 101-21705 Other Retirement $230.00 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
Total ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST $422.31
VnFa;- -
Jgg—RYIOR-0
E 250-42410-390 Contracted Services $34,241.55 APRIL PERMITS
Total JERRY OLSON $34,241.55
G�� J GAAW'C . ......... . .
E 101-41600-390 Contracted Services $1,900.00 DISCLOSURE REPORT
Total JURAN & MOODY $1,900.00
KNUTSON RICK
E 101-43100-320 Telephone $30.00 MAY CELL PHONE
Total KNUTSON RICK $30.00
Unpaid LITTLE FXLLS MACHINE
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $236.91 28084 NUTS/BOLTS
Total LITTLE FALLS MACHINE —$23691
Unpaid
E 101-41940-203 Supplies - General $46.80 C-FOLDS/BATTERIES
E 101-41940-389 Clewing Services $429.04 APRIL CLEANING
Total LONG& SONS $475.84
npaid MINNgi6YX66��—YSTE—MS
E 101-41400-201 Office Supplies $86.27 106146 STAPLES FOR COPY MACHINE
E 101-41400-201 Office Supplies ($38.34) 106147 STAPLES RETURNED
Total MINNESOTA COPY SYSTEMS $47.93
Unpaid Midiffic-C[061 RkL-8-6-i;ffV6—L—
E101-42710-390 Contracted Services $93-00 294 DOG PICK UPS (3)
Total MONTICELLO ANIMAL CONTROL $93.00
npaid . ............. .
QPA OF ELK Rl' R INC
E 101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $60.98 39676 02 PICK UP/PLOW
E 101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $9.39 914104 MISC POLYLOOM
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $13.70 914546 MISC OIL FILTER
E 101-43100-220 Repair/MaintSupply(GENERAL) $9.78 914685 MISC GASKET
CITY OF OTSEGO 05/08/02 2:20 PM
*Check Detail Register@ Page 3
MAY 2002
E702-41400-310 Miscellaneous $2,000.00 SEPTIC ESCROW 10125 JAMES CRT
Total PXS CUSTOM HOMES INC $2,000.00
Unpaid 0lRINCI9X['Fj-P& fk . . ..........................................
E 101-41400-123 Heafth $256.87 ADMIN - MAY
E 101-43100-123 Health $223.25 PW - MAY
Total PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP $480.12
npaid PURId
npaid
E 101-41550-121 PERA $110.60 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
E 101-41400-121 PERA $270.29 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
E 101-43100-121 PERA $312.46 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
G 101-21704 PERA $639.45 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1/02
Total PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD $1,332.80
E101-43100-220
Check Amt
Invoice
Comment
E 101 -43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$0.45
917273
MISC
E101-43100-220 RepairiMaint Supply (GENERAL)
$0.45
917281
MISC USS NUTS
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$32.47
917806
MISC
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$86.21
918803
TRACTOR
Total NAPA OF ELK RIVER INC
$213.43
Unpaid ALLIJ CE OF PRESE VAT
E 101-45300-355 Dues & Memberships
$25.00
MEMBERSHIP DUES 2002
Total NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PRESERVAT
$25.00
Unpaid NORTHWESTXSISOC CONsUl ANTS
G 701-22305 D SOLBERG CUP 02-07
$66.44
10882
SOLBERG CUP
G 701-22307 Specht
$284.04
10882
SPECHT REZONE
G 701-22313 BLACKWOODS SITE
$367.00
10882
BLACKWOODS SITE PLANS
G 701-21942 Ranch Acres
$419.58
10882
RANCH ACRES
G 701-22303 BEAUDRY CUP
$104.00
10882
BEAUDRY CUP
G 701-22310 LEFEBVRE CARPET REZONE
$338.00
10882
LEFEBVRE CARPET
G 701-21996 Vintage Pro Golf
$97.50
10882
VINTAGE PRO GOLF
G 701-21938 TMIH Development
$65.00
10882
OTSEGO BUSINESS PARK
G 701-21970 MEADOWLANDS
$58.50
10882
MEADOWLANDS
G 701-22306 DeMars Plat
$45-50
10882
DEMARS SUBDIV
G 701-22302 BETTY BENSON
$13,00
10882
BENSON REZONE
G 701-22304 OTSEGO WATERFRONT
$999.20
10882
WATERFRONT
G 701-22314 BARTHELFEEDLOT
$107.56
10883
BARTHEL
G 701-22312 FEMAFLOODAREAPARISH
$440-00
10883
PARRISH FLOOD GRANT
E 101-41570-303 -Planning Fees
$494.82
10883
GENERAL
E 101-41570-303 Planning Fees
$277.49
10883
COMP PLAN
E 203-45210-303 Planning Fees
$198.84
10883
SCHOOL KNOLL PARK
E 101-41570-303 Planning Fees
$77-00
10883
ZONING ORD UPDATE
E 101-41570-303 Planning Fees
$6.60
10883
CITY HALL REMODEL
E 101-42420-310 Miscellaneous
$229.66
10883
BALAMUT CODE ENFORCE
E 101-41570-303 Planning Fees
$1,800-00
10884
MEETINGS
E 101-41570-303 Planning Fees
$770.00
10885
WEST AREA COMP PLAN
Total NORTHWEST ASSOC CONSULTANTS
$7,259.73
E702-41400-310 Miscellaneous $2,000.00 SEPTIC ESCROW 10125 JAMES CRT
Total PXS CUSTOM HOMES INC $2,000.00
Unpaid 0lRINCI9X['Fj-P& fk . . ..........................................
E 101-41400-123 Heafth $256.87 ADMIN - MAY
E 101-43100-123 Health $223.25 PW - MAY
Total PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP $480.12
npaid PURId
npaid
E 101-41550-121 PERA $110.60 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
E 101-41400-121 PERA $270.29 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
E 101-43100-121 PERA $312.46 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1
G 101-21704 PERA $639.45 PPE 4/27 CK DTD 5/1/02
Total PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FD $1,332.80
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$145.66 26758.9
91 DISK MOWER
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$14.43 267611
91 DISK MOWER
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$162-77 267673
91 DISK MOWER
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$93.62 267860
-$416.48
67 PUP TRAILER
Total SCHARBER & SONS
npaid SUIP-ER-IOR""L-AWN SNOW
CITY OF OTSEGO 05/08/02 2:20 PM
*Check Detail Register@ Page 4
MAY 2002
E101-41400-413 Office Equipment Rental $203.38 32698342 TOSHIBA COPIER
Total TOSHIBA AMERICA INFO SYS INC $201-38
Unpaid US`gA—WK---
E 316-47000-602 Bond Interest
E 315-47000-602 Bond Interest
E 315-470oo-602 Bond Interest
$32,566.25
$67,782.50
$101,552.50
Total US BANK $201,901.25
33375730 IMPROVEMENT 19998
33375720 S/W 1999A
33367920 S/W 1998 SERIES A
E101-41400-340 RecordingFees $20.00 SPECHTS RECORDING FEE
E 101-41400-340 Recording Fees $20.00 SOLBERG RECORDING FEE
Total WRIGHT COUNTY RECORDER $40.00
10100 BANKOFELKRIVER $342,785.12
FILTER: None
Check Amt Invoice
Comment
E 601-494CO-390
Contracted Services
$50-00 235
WATER TOWER
E 101-41940-390
Contracted Services
$300.00 235
CITY HALL -FERT.APPLIC.
E 101-45200-390
Contracted Services
$295-00 235
PRAIRIE PARK
E 101-41940-390
Contracted Services
$190-00 235
CITY HALL
E 101-45200-390
Contracted Services
$165-00 235
SALL FIELDS
E 101-41940-390
Contracted Services
$75.40 235
TAX
E 601-49400-390
Contracted Services
$160-00 235
PUMP HOUSE 1
Total SUPERIOR LAWN & SNOW
$1,235.40
Unpaid
OSHIBA AMERICA INFO
SYS INC
E101-41400-413 Office Equipment Rental $203.38 32698342 TOSHIBA COPIER
Total TOSHIBA AMERICA INFO SYS INC $201-38
Unpaid US`gA—WK---
E 316-47000-602 Bond Interest
E 315-47000-602 Bond Interest
E 315-470oo-602 Bond Interest
$32,566.25
$67,782.50
$101,552.50
Total US BANK $201,901.25
33375730 IMPROVEMENT 19998
33375720 S/W 1999A
33367920 S/W 1998 SERIES A
E101-41400-340 RecordingFees $20.00 SPECHTS RECORDING FEE
E 101-41400-340 Recording Fees $20.00 SOLBERG RECORDING FEE
Total WRIGHT COUNTY RECORDER $40.00
10100 BANKOFELKRIVER $342,785.12
FILTER: None
CITY OF OTSEGO 04/30/02 2:28 PM
*Check Summary Register@ Page 1
APRIL 2002
Name Check Date Check Amt
1.0100 BANKOFELKRIVER
UnPaid
BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
UnPaid
BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK
UnPaid
CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP. CO.
UnPaid
CITY OF ELK RIVER
UnPaid
CITY OF ROGERS
UnPaid
COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS CO
UnPaid
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
UnPaid
DALE BOESHANS
UnPaid
ECM PUBLISHERS INC
UnPaid
FORTIS BENEFITS INSURANCE CO
UnPaid
GRANITE CITY LEASING INC
UnPaid
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC
UnPaid
HAWKINS CHEMICAL
UnPaid
JERRY STEFFENS
UnPaid
JILL OR KENNETH PAIGE
UnPaid
KENNEDY & GRAVEN. CHARTERED
UnPaid
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
UnPaid
MATTHEW OR ANGELA PSYK
UnPaid
MEDICA
UnPaid
MIDWEST LANDSCAPES
UnPaid
MINNESOTA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
UnPaid
MN CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSO
UnPaid
NAGELL APPRAISAL & CONSULTING
InPaid
OSI ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
JnPaid
PEOPLE SERVICE INC.'
UnPaid
PITNEY BOWES
UnPaid
RANDYS SANITATION
UnPaid
RMR SERVICES, INC
UnPaid
T & S TRUCKING BUFFALO INC
UnPaid
TARGET STORES
UnPaid
THEIN COMPANIES INC
UnPaid
UNLIMITED ELECTRIC INC
UnPaid
US INTERNET
UnPaid
WRIGHT COUNTY AUDITOR -TREASURE
UnPaid
WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT
UnPaid
WRIGHT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
UnPaid
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN CO-OP ELECTRIC
UnPaid
XCELENERGY
UnPaid
ZIEGLER INC
Total Checks
FILTER: None
$160.34
$27,285.25
$325.55
$48,586.00
$5,816.40
$363.00
$332.16
$208.81
$768.71
$94.19
$34.02
$44,672.00
$858.80
$280.57
$181.51
$824.22
$1,709.25
$172.41
$3,600.19
$320.20
$40.00
$80.00
$487.50
$105.00
$9,230.00
$200.04
$95.58
$13,089.92
$5,208.00
$5.31
$280.57
$2,950.00
$30.00
$20,728.33
$8.901.92
$3,174.00
$999.75
$24.61
$1,232.42
$203,456.53
CITY OF OTSEGO 04/30/02 2:28 PM
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APRIL 2002
Check Amt
Invoice
Comment
10100
BANKOFELKIRIVER
Unpaid
-EFO-ISird-AS—CADE -O^F-Fl-i�E-P�R-OD—UC-T-S--------
E 101-41400-201
Office Supplies
$148.24
567433
MISC OFFICE SUPPLIES
E101-41400-201
OfficeSupplies
$12.10
655036
OFFICE SUPPLIES - LABELS
Total BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS
—$160.34
=pa IF�—'BO-N-VS-TR-60-kO-SiVE-XN-15EFiL-i-K
E 429-43256-302
Engineering Fees
$2,226.25
086783
EAST WWTP
E 429-43256-302
Engineering Fees
$25,059.00
086734
EAST WWTP
Total BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK --i27,285.25
Unpaid-----
CXR—LSOR TRACTOR & EQUIP. C-07
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$317.74
2006037
91 DISK MOWER
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$7.81
2006038
91 DISK MOWER
Total CARLSON
TRACTOR & EQUIP. Co.
—$325.55
Unpaid
-- -
-EI—TY &Y -LK ffi-Vg R --
E 210-42200-390
Contracted Services
$48,586-00
2002188
2002 FIRE CONTRACT
Total CITY OF ELK RIVER
$48,586.00
npai
C I -f V 'OF WdG —ER 9
E 212-42200-390
Contracted Services
$5,816.40
2002 FIRE CONTRACT
Total CITY OF ROGERS
$5,816.40
'npaid
155 L COMMUNICATIONS Co
E101-41940-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$363-00
33806
REPAIR SOUND SYSTEM
Total COMMERCIAL
COMMUNICATIONS CO
—$363.00
Unpaid
Z&N-S T R U C T 10 N B UR C E -T FN -
E 420-43100-350
Print[Binding (GENERAL)
$110.72
2023053
PAGE AVE CONSTR
E 420-43100-350
PrintlBinding (GENERAL)
$110.72
2028903
PAGE AVE CONSTR
E 420-43100-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$110.72
2033329
PAGE AVE CONSTR
Total CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
—$332.16
Unpaid
DALE ISUESHANS
R 250-32260 BUILDING
PERMITS
$208.81
—$208.81
OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total DALE BOESHANS
Unpaid
ECAU—UBLISHER-s INC
E 101-41400-371
Clean Up Day
$248.85
127303
CLEAN UP DAY AD
E 101-41400-347
Newsletter
$110.24
127304
OTSEGO VIEW
E 101-41400-350
PdnttSinding (GENERAL)
$160.74
127517
AD FOR BIDS
E 101-41400-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$51.85
127521
ORDINANCE 2002-07
E 101-41400-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$51.85
127523
ORDINANCE 2002-06
E 101-41400-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$54.44
127827
NOTE OF PH - LEFEBVRE
E 101-41400-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$49.26
127828
NOTE OF PH - LANDCOR
E 101-41400-350
Print/Binding (GENERAL)
$41.48
127829
NOTE OF PH ROESSLER
Total ECM PUBLISHERS INC
—$768.71
npaid
FOUff-BIEREFITS INSURANCE CO ---
E101-41400-130
Employer Paid Ins (GENERAL)
$54.00
ADMIN- MAY
E101-43100-130
Employer Paid Ins (GENERAL)
$40.19
PW - MAY
Total FORTIS BENEFITS INSURANCE CO
—$94.19
Unpaid—
GRANITRE65-IT-YL—EAS-10 -[N"--CN�
E101-41400-413
Office Equipment Rental
$34.02
14
TOSHIBA FAX
Total GRANITE CITY LEASING INC
—$34.02
Unpaid
HA RSON ASS06-I—NC-
CITY OF OTSEGO 04/30/02 2:28 PlvI
*Check Detail Register@ Page 2
APRIL 2002
E 601-49400-209 WELL #3 OPERT COST $858.80 428728 RIVERPOINTE WELL 3
Total HAWKINS CHEMICAL _$858.80
Unpaid JERRY-STENFENS
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $280.57 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total JERRY STEFFENS $280.57
Unpaid JILL OR UN-NETH PAIGE
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $181.51 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total JILL OR KENNETH PAIGE _$181.51
Unpaid �10qk iffDYS, 15_R4VEN, CtrAWT-E-R-M-5
E 101-41700-301 Legal Services $824.22 51492 OVS APPLICATION
Total KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED _$824.22
Check Amt
Invoice
Comment
G 701-21936 Mississippi Pines PUD 00
$99.38
551-8
MISS ANES
G 701-21927 0. Thompson CUP 99-18
$1,365.64
5519
RIVERPOINTE
G 701-21912 PLT 99-4, D. Ullmer
$28.90
5520
PC1
G 701-21946 Crimson Ponds 2nd
$195.48
5521
CRIM POND 2
G 701-21915 Crimson ponds/Backes 99-7
$195.47
5521
CRIM POND I
G 701-21940 The "Point I & 2" -Sig Ed's
$210.46
5522
THE POINTE
G 701-21941 Pulte Prairie Crk 2nd
$57.80
5523
PC 2ND
G 701-21947 Prairie Creek 3rd Addn
$43.35
5524
PC 3RD
G 701-21949 Stone Gate Estates
$533.45
5525
STONEGATE
G 701-21958 Crimson Ponds 111
$381.52
5526
CRIM POND 3
G 701-21987 Baurely site Plan Review
$124.42
5527
1-94 WEST
G 701-21982 Prairie Creek 5th
$43.35
5528
PC 5TH
G 701-21973 Pheasant Ridge 5th
$532.91
5530
PHEAST RIDGE 5TH
G 701-21974 Prairie Creek 4th
$91.44
5531
PC 4TH
G 701-21977 Stone Gate 2nd
$62.54
5532
STONEGATE2ND
G 701-21980 Hidden Creek Trail Subd
$510.37
5533
HIDDEN CREEK
G 701-21940 The "Point 1 & 2" - Sig Ed's
$476.64
5534
THE POINTE
G 701-21958 Crimson Ponds 111
$1,240.05
5535
CRIM POND 4TH
G 701-22302 BETTY BENSON
$150-00
5537
BENSON
G 701-22305 0 SOLBERG CUP 02-07
$75-00
5537
SOLBERG
G 701-22306 DeMars Plat
$287.54
5537
DEMARS
G 701-22303 BEAUDRY CUP
$75-00
5537
BEAUDRY
E 101-41560-302 Engineering Fees
$10.95
5537
MISC DEV REVIEW
E 101-41560-302 Engineering Fees
$490.00
5538
MSAA
E 420-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$16,575.71
6541
PAGE AVE
E 101-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$840.00
5542
02 ROAD MAINT
E 101-41560-302 Engineering Fees
$70-00
5543
WETLANDS CONS
E 429-43256-302 Engineering Fees
$443.57
5544
EAST WWTS
E 422-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$35.00
5545
88TH ST SS/W EXTEN
G 701-22312 FEMAFLOODAREAPARISH
$210.00
5546
FLOOD AREA FEMA BUYOUT
E 10141560-302 Engineering Fees
$220.95
5547
STAFF MEETING
E 415-43251-302 Engineering Fees
$150.95
5548
TRUNK SANIT SEWER
E 406-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$661.90
5549
EASEMENT LEF CREEK
E 418-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$1,481.99
5551
QUADAY SS EXTEN
G 701-22304 OTSEGO WATERFRONT
$1,631.39
5552
OTSEGO WATERFRONT
G 701-21993 Otsego Farms
$2,096.86
5553
OTSEGO FARMS
E 435-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$11,617.17
5556
85TH ST
E 101-43100-302 Engineering Fees
$242.70
5557
PUBLIC WORKS
E 101-41560-302 Engineering Fees
$697.31
5558
MISC ENG
E 436-43100-302 Engineedng Fees
$414.84
5561
WEST 85TH ST RECONT
Total HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOC INC -T44,672.00
Unpaid HAWKINS CHEMIC -AL
E 601-49400-209 WELL #3 OPERT COST $858.80 428728 RIVERPOINTE WELL 3
Total HAWKINS CHEMICAL _$858.80
Unpaid JERRY-STENFENS
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $280.57 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total JERRY STEFFENS $280.57
Unpaid JILL OR UN-NETH PAIGE
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $181.51 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total JILL OR KENNETH PAIGE _$181.51
Unpaid �10qk iffDYS, 15_R4VEN, CtrAWT-E-R-M-5
E 101-41700-301 Legal Services $824.22 51492 OVS APPLICATION
Total KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED _$824.22
CITY OF OTSEGO 04/30/02 2:28 P'M
Theck Detail Register@ Page 3
APRIL 2002
Check Arnt Invoice
Comment
Urpa'i'd LITTLE FALLS MACHINE
$1,450.20
E101-43100-220 Repair/maint Supply (GENERAL) $1,233-88 28083
94 FORD TRK
E101-43100-220 Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL) $475.37 28085
92 FORD TRK
Total LITTLE FALLS MACHINE $1,709.25
ADMIN - MAY
Un—paia---- MATTHEW OR ANGELA PSYK
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $172.41
OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total MATTHEW OR ANGELA PSYK $172.41
Lln*�a-id�—WIUW-Egf
Unpaid
URN C—APES
E 101-43100-310 Miscellaneous $5.31 1103016498 NORTHERN TP
Total TARGET STORES —$5.31
E 101-43100-123
Health
$1,450.20
PW - MAY
E 101-41400-123
Health
$2,149.99
-i73600.19
ADMIN - MAY
Total MEDICA
Lln*�a-id�—WIUW-Egf
URN C—APES
E10141940-402
Repairs/MaintBuildingss
$320.20 9364
SPRINKLER SERVICE
Total MIDWEST LANDSCAPES
$320.20
Unpaid
WE -
IMP 00fi-C—OMMERCE DEPARTMENT
----
E 101-41400-310
Miscellaneous
$40.00
KAREE - NOTARY COMMISSION
Total MINNESOTA COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
$40.00
-GnPa'd
C"RICOL14"WhU—NAGEWENT ASSO
E101-41400-355
Dues&Mernberships
$80.00
MIKE - DUES
Total MN CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSO
—$80.00
)npaid
K'A-GFEL APPRAISAL & CONSULTING
E 406-43100-390
Contracted Services
$487.50 10070
WVVrP SEC 22,23,26
Total NAGELL APPRAISAL & CONSULTING
$487.50
Unpaid
OZE5 —ENV-IR—ON"E TAL, INC
E 10143100-390
Contracted Services
$105.00 226727
—$105-00
DISPOSAL 1 FILTERS/ANTIFREEZE
Total OSI ENVIRONMENTAL, INC
N-p-ai��
PEOPLE SERVUE INC.
E 601-49400-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$140-00 5587
MAINTENANCE
E 601-49400-390
Contracted Services
$9.090-00 5587
WATERIWASTEW MONTHLY
Total PEOPLE SERVICE INC.
$9,230.00
Unpaid
PH NEY BOWES --
E 101-41400-413
Office Equipment Rental
$200.04 4705027-AP02 POSTAGE MACHINE
Total PITNEYBOWES
—$200.04
=npa-13-
-----RXNDY'S SANITATION
-
E 10141940-325
Garbage Service
$95.58 888
GARBAGE
Total RANDY'S SANITATION
—$95-58
npai
WMR SEfivicn, INC
E 60149400-203
Supplies - General
$13,089.92 2002-138
METERS
Total RMR SERVICES, INC -i13,089.92
nr;aid�
T & S TRUCKING BUFFALO INC
E10143100-435
StreetSweeping
$5,208.00 3
84 HRS SWEEPING
Total
T & S TRUCKING BUFFALO INC --i5.208
00
Unpaid'
TARGET-sT-6RES--
E 101-43100-310 Miscellaneous $5.31 1103016498 NORTHERN TP
Total TARGET STORES —$5.31
CITY OF OTSEGO 04/30/02 2:28 PM
"Check Detail Register@ Page 4
APRIL 2002
Check Amt Invoice Comment
Unpaid----- THEIN COMOA141ES INC
R 250-32260 BUILDING PERMITS $28 1 0.57 OVERCHARGE ON BLDG PERMIT
Total THEIN COMPANIES INC _$280.57
'O_npa_id__'_'_-----.--_.-__
UNLIMITED ELECTRIC INC
E101-41940-400 Repairs& Mai nt Ccnt (equip) $2,950.00 5401 LIGHT POLE REPLACEMENT
Total UNLIMITED ELECTRIC INC $2,950.00
'CnPaid US INTE—RNET—
E 101-41400-390 Contracted Services $30.00 412687 MONTHLY WEBPAGE - MAY
Total US INTERNET _$30.00
D_np_a�,d___-- WIbRT Z—O—URT7—A _UD IfO -RT R U—S U R _E
E 101-41400-310
Miscellaneous
$37.00
R1 18-010-077100 1 ST HALF
E101-41400-310
Miscellaneous
$339.00
R 118-010-078010 1 ST HALF
E 101-42100-390
Contracted Services
$20,318.33
PATROL -5 MAY
E 101-41400-310
Miscellaneous
$34.00
RI 18-500-202102 PAID IN FULL
Total WRIGHT COUNTY AUDITOR -TREASURE
—
_i20,728.33
($386.28) PR52370
U—npaid WAIdRf 66_UXf;7_HIGXH_WAYDEPT
E101-43100-372 Salt&Sand $8,901.92 3342 SALT/SANDIMIX
Total WRIGHT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT $8,901.92
Unpaia— Wki-d—Pf -c-6-0 —NT —YH
UMAN SERVICES
E101-45400-390 Contracted Services $3,174.00 RIVERRIDER ID, 10273-05
Total WRIGHT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES __�3,174.00
Unpaid WWIdH—T-HENNEPIN CO -QP ELECTRIC
E 601-49400-390 Contracted Services $999.75 8504 MONTHYFEE
Total WRIGHT-HENNEPIN CO-OP ELECTRIC _$999.75
Unpaid XCELYNERG—Y
E 101-43160-322 Utilities $24.61 0541-571-322- RIVERPOINTE
Total XCEL ENERGY _$24.61
Unpaid __ ZlirGrE—R ING
E10143100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$6.94 485207
BAL 36811 A
E10143100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$1.307.14 499890
GRADER
E10143100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$196.36 80101274
88GRADER
E101-43100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
$108.26 80101550
CATLOADER
E10143100-220
Repair/Maint Supply (GENERAL)
($386.28) PR52370
CREDIT
Total ZIEGLER INC $1,232.42
10100 BANK OF ELK RIVER $203,456.53
FILTER: None
ITEM 5.2.
"alt'It"WIts"t ASSOCIATto CONSULTANTS" INC%
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.595-9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners@nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
FROM: Daniel Licht
RE: Otsego - Roessler Building Relocation CUP
REPORT DATE: 7 May 2002 APPLICATION DATE: 15 April 2002
NAC FILE: 176.02 - 02.13 CITY FILE: 2002-33
Please be advised that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2002 to
consider the CUP application for Neal Roessler to relocate an existing single family home
to 14598 84' Street.
Mr. Roessler was in attendance at the meeting but made no comments. The on - ly
comments from the public were from Mr. Gerald Gordon, a neighborhood resident, who
was happy that the property will be cleaned up and improved.
The Planning Commission had no questions or further comments. After closing the public
hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the CUP. Findings
consistent with this recommendation are attached for action by the City Council at their
meeting on May 13, 2002 at 6:30 PIVI. The recommendation for approval was subject to
the following conditions:
A building permit is applied for and approved by the Building Official prior to
relocation of the structure subject to verification of the exterior dimensions of the
building.
2. The relocated structure shall be ready for occupancy within six (6) months from the
date of location on site, subject to approval of the Building Official.
3. An occupancy permit for the relocated structure shall not be issued until such time
as the existing dwelling and debris are removed from the property.
Page 1 of 2
CITY OF
0 T S E G 0 05-07-02
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA CUP
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Applicant's Name: Neal Roessler
Request: Application to relocate an existing single family dwelling to a property at 14598 NE
84' Street.
City Council Meeting Date: 13 May 2002
Findings of Fact: Based upon review of the application, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and evidence received, the City Council of the City of Otsego now makes the
following findings of fact:
The legal description of the property is described as Lot 8, Block 1 of Vasseur's Oak Grove
Estates 2 nd Addition.
2. The property lies within the Long Range Urban Service Area and is guided for low density
residential land use by the City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan.
3. The7property is zoned R-3, Residential - Long Range Urban Service . District (General);
Single Family dwellings are a permitted use in this District.
4. The relocation of existing structures to lots within the City of Otsego requires consideration
of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. The Planning Commission and City Council must take into consideration the possible
effects of the conditional use with their judgement based upon (but not limited to) the
criteria outlined in Section 20-4-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
A. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the
official City Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The following policies may be cited in support the applicant's request:
The characterof individual neighborhoods shall be reinforced, maintained and
upgraded. (Policy Plan, pg- 40)
B. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding. The area is developed with low density single family residential uses, which
are planned to continue by the Comprehensive Plan. As such, the proposed use will
be compatible with present and future land uses.
2. The relocated structure shall be ready for occupancy within six (6) months from the date
of location on site, subject to approval of the Building Official.
3. An occupancy permit for the relocated structure shall not be issued until such time as the
existing dwelling and debris are removed from the property.
4. The applicant is to submit a certificate of survey identifying the location of the new dwelling,
septic system and well locations.
5. The design of an on-site septic system and well are subject to review and approval of the
Building Official.
6. A security is posted as required by Section 20-19-3 of the Zoning Ordinance in an amount
determined by the building official.
PASSED by the Otsego City Council this 13' Day of May, 2002.
Attest:
CITY OF OTSEGO
0
Larry Fournier, Mayor
Judy Hudson, Zoning Administrator/City Clerk
I ITEM 5.3.
FEESCHEDULE
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
PLAN REVIEW FEES
The applicant pays a non-refundable base fee, plus an escrow deposit to be charged
against the time and materials necessary to process the request. Fees must be paid at the
time of application. A schedule of the amounts is as follows:
Item Base Fee Escrow Total
Rezoning or
Text Amend. $200.00 S 600.00 $ 800.00
Interim Use Permit $200.00 $ 400.00 $ 600.00
Conditional Use Permit
Single Family $200.00 S 600.00 $ 800.00
Other $200.00 $ 800.00 $1,000.00
Appeal $150.00 S 400.00 $ 550.00
Administrative
1 per 40 $200.00 S 200.00
4 per 40 $200.00 $ 460.00 $ 600.00
Major Subdivision
5 or less lots $200.00 $1,300.00 $1,500.00
6 or more lots $200.00 $2,800.00 $3,000.00
Final Plat $200.00 $ 400.00 $ 600.00
Concept PlanlSketch $200.00 $ 400.00 $ 600.00
Site Plan Bldg. Plan
R
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eview $200.00 $ 400.00 $ 600. 1
If the review and consideration of the request exceeds the cost covered by the Escrow
deposit as a consequence of lack of information, site problems or questions raised by the
Staff, Planning Commission, or City Council, the applicant agrees to pay any fees
incurred with regard to their request by the Planner, Engineer or Attorney.
Following the City Council's decision on the request, the Clerk will notify the applicant
of the decision and refund any portion of the escrow deposit remaining or bill applicant
for the balance due. The issuance of the permit is conditional on final payment of all
costs incurred.
ITEM 6. 1.
"ORTHWUS"t ASSQUA-ftb ca"aukirAH-ta" k"C'
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595-9837 planners@nacplanning.com
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
FROM: Daniel Licht
DATE: 7 May 2002
RE: Otsego - Waterfront PUD; Final Plat
NAC FILE: 176.02 - 02.04
BACKGROUND
Landcor Construction, Inc. has submitted plans for final plat approval for the first phase
of the Otsego Waterfront West development. The final plat consists of two buildable lots
for the Blackwoods Restaurant site and bank/office use at the southeast corner of the
subdivision. All of the other building sites are to be platted seven outlots for future phases.
The subject site is guided for commercial development by the Comprehensive Plan.
Development of the project is subject to the requirements of a PUD District and
development stage plan approved by the City Council on April 8, 2002. Applications for
final plat approval are processed in accordance with Section 21-3-3 of the Subdivision
Ordinance and do not require recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Exhibits:
A. Site Location
B. Preliminary Plat
C. Final Plat
ANALYSIS
Preliminary Plat Consistency. The layout of the final plat, with two buildable lots and
seven outlots for future phases, is generally consistent with that of the preliminary plat.
The final plat must include documentation of easements allowing cross access and parking
between the various lots and outlots within the subdivision as approved with the PUD,
District. The easements are subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and will
be recorded with the final plat.
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The name of the east -west public street is determined and correctly identified on
the final plat.
2. The applicant is to provide appropriate documents establishing cross
ingress/egress and parking easements over all lots and outlots within the final plat,
subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
3. All construction plans including streets, utilities, grading, drainage, and easements
are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
4. The developer provide a cash fee in lieu of land equal to 33.2 percent of the total
park and trail dedication at the time the development contract is executed.
5. The developer enter into a development contract with the City and pay all
applicable fees and securities required by it, subject to review by the City Attorney
and approval of the City Council.
6. Comments of other City Staff.
PC. Mike Robertson
Judy Hudson
Andy MacArthur
Ron Wagner
Wayne Fingleson
Robert Fields
Steve Fisher
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ITEM 6. 2.
I GIRTHWItST AISSOCIAIT110 *CONSU1111TA"'Irs" IIIIHIC,
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Teiephone:952-595-9636 Facsimile: 952.595-9837 planners@nacpianning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Otsego Mayor and City Council
FROM: Daniel Licht
RE: Otsego - Waterfront PUD; Blackwoods Development Plan
REPORT DATE: 7 May 2002 APPLICATION DATE: 16 April 2002
NAC FILE: 176-02 - 02.12 CITY FILE: 2002 -
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2002 regarding development
of a Blackwoods restaurant and banquet facility within the Otsego Waterfront West project.
No comments were received from the public. The applicant, Mr. Robert Fields of Landcor
Construction Inc., was present and stated that -they are working with City Staff to resolve
the issues raised in the planning report.
The Planning Commission discussion focused on two issues: 1) the exterior building
materials and design, and 2) off-street parking. The applicant has made changes to the
exterior of the building increasing the amount of masonry material. The Planning
Commission was comfortable with the direction the changes were taking. They were also
approving of the design of the building as a 1-1/2 story structure with dormer accents
versus a true faux two-story building. The issue related to off-street parking centered on
information that the operator has documenting their actual parking demand and changes
to the site plan allowing cross parking between adjacent uses. The applicant does need
to provide additional information on these two issues to City Staff for review.
The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the application subject to
the conditions outlined below. Findings consistent with this recommendation are attached
for review at the May 13, 2002 City Council meeting at 6:30 PIVI.
A. Motion to approve a PUD Development Stage Plan for Blackwoods Restaurants,
subject to the following conditions:
Approval is subject to approval of a final plat for the subject site and all
public right-of-ways and execution of a development agreement.
2. Access points to Quaday Avenue shall be revised to provide one full
intersection at a point north of 91 " Street subject to review and approval of
City Staff.
3. The site plan is revised to address the following:
a. To provide greater segregation between traffic from the subject site
and future bank property, subject to approval of City Staff.
b. Sidewalk connections to Quaday Avenue and between Blackwoods
and the motel use to the north are to be provided.
C. The parking stalls along Quaday Avenue south of 91s' Street are
pulled back consistent with the stalls north of 91s' Street. The
convenience food site to the south is to be revised with the westerly
access from the shared driveway designed as a right -in only.
d. A total of eight disability accessible parking stalls are provided in
proximity to building entrances.
e. The site plan (or building plans) are revised to indicate the actual
location of the trash area.
4. The building facade -is revised to incorporate at least 60 percent stone
materials on any one wall (excluding windows and doors), emphasizing
entrances and blank walls, and to provide faux second story treatment on the
western portion of the building.
5. The landscape plan is revised to address the following:
a. Provide plantings within the parking islands on the north side of the
building and the full lot width along Quaday Avenue.
b. Provide details on the proposed berm adjacent to TH 101 and
incorporate additional plantings for variety.
C. Identify locations for decorative benches or planters and provide
detail on decorative fencing to be installed consistent with the PUD
Development Standards.
6. Additional information regarding restaurant and banquet operations and use
of the patio area is submitted for evaluation related to off-street parking,
subject to approval of City Staff.
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7. Plans for the number, size, and location of proposed wall signs are
submitted, subject to review and approval of City Staff.
8. All grading, drainage, utilities and easement issues are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
9. Comments of other City Staff.
B. Motion to deny the application based on a finding that the request is inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and PUD District.
C. Motion to table the request.
pc. Mike Robertson
Judy Hudson
Andy MacArthur
Ron Wagner
Robert Fields
Steve Fisher
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CITY OF
0 T S E G 0
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Applicant: LandCor Construction, Inc.
5-7-02
PUD Development Plan
Findings of Fact
& Decision
Request: Consideration of PUD Development Plan for a restaurant and banquet facility on Lot
1, Block 1 of the Otsego Waterfront Final Plat.
City Council Meeting Date: 13 May 2002
Findings of Fact: Based upon review of the application, the reco-nmendation of the Planning
Commission and evidence received, the City Council of the Cit) of Otsego now makes the
following findings of fact:
The legal description of the property is Lot 1, Block 1 of Otsego Waterfront West.
2. The property lies within the Sanitary Sewer Service District and is guided for commercial
land uses by the Otsego Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
3. The property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District as approved on April 8,
2002. The PUD District is subject to the uses and performance standards allowed in the
B-3 District, except as expressly modified. The PUD District is further subject to the PUD
Development Plan and PUD Development Standards incorporated as part of said District.
4. The Planning Commission and City Council must take into consideration the possible
effects of the PUD District and PUD Development Plan with their judgement based upon
(but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 20-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
A. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the
official City Comprehensive Plan.
Finding.- The Com rehensive Plan describes th'
p iis �alreca as the City's primary
commercial area to be developed with uses that sery 0 al and regional markets.
The restaurant and banquet facility is identified on the approved development plan
at this location as a destination anchor tenant. The site and building design and
operation of the use is consistent with the City's goals for this area of the community
and sets a standard for other development within the project and surrounding area.
B. The proposed use's compatibility with present and fu�ure land uses of the area.
Finding. The subject site is bounded by TH 101 to the east and other commercial
uses within the project to the north, south, and west. The location of the use within
the project provides visibility to TH 10 1 and is also b uh L -red from existing residential
uses to the northwest by less intensive officelretail uses and screening.
C. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained in the
Zoning Ordinance (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Finding.- The proposed use will conform to all applicable development regulations,
including those standards or requirements modified or incorporated as part of the
PUD District.
D. The proposed use's effect upon the area in which it is proposed.
Finding:The proposed use will have a positive impact tc the community in terms of
expanding consumer opportunities, expanding the City's tax base, contributing
positively to the City's identity with a high quality site and building design, and
utilization of available municipal utilities.
E. The proposed use's impact upon property values of the area in which it is proposed.
Finding.- Although no study has been completed, the proposed use is not anticipated
to negatively impact area property values.
F. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to the capabilities of streets
serving the property.
Finding: Traffic generated by the proposed use will be Within the capacity of streets
serving the area based upon any modifications required as part of the overall PUD
Development Plan.
G. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities including
parks, schools, streets, and utilities and its potential to overburden the City's service
capacity.
Finding: The proposed use is not anticipated to have a egative impact to the City's
tc t
service capacity. The project will contribute o �he City's tax base to support its
service capabilities and utilize available infrastructure, mprovements.
7. The planning report dated 1 May 2002 prepared by the City PI nner, Northwest Associated
Consultants, Inc., is incorporated herein.
8. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on
6 May 2002 to consider the application, preceded by publistied and mailed notice. Upon
review of the application and evidence received, the Otsego �Ilanning Commission closed
the public hearing and recommended by a 4-0 vote that tie City Council approve the
request based on the aforementioned findings.
Decision: Based on the foregoing information and applicable orqinances, the requested PUD
District, PUD Development Plan for a restaurant and banquet facility, on Lot 1, Block 1 of Otsego
Waterfront is hereby approved based on the most current plan and i formation received to date,
subject to the following conditions:
Approval is subject to approval of a final plat for the subject site and all public right-of-ways
and execution of a development agreement.
2. Access points to Quaday Avenue shall be revised to provide o6e full intersection at a point
north of 91 st Street subject to review and approval of City Stoff.
3. The site plan is revised to address the following:
a. To provide greater segregation between traffic from the subject site and future bank
property, subject to approval of City Staff.
b. Sidewalk connections to Quaday Avenue and between Blackwood and the motel use
to the north are to be provided.
C. The parking stalls along Quaday Avenue south of 91st Street are pulled back
consistent with the stalls north of 91 " Street. The convenience food site to the south
is to be revised with the westerly access from the shared driveway designed as a
right -in only.
d. A total of eight disability accessible parking stalls re provided in proximity to
building entrances.
e. The site plan (or building plans) are revised to indicate the actual location of the
trash area.
4. The building facade is revised to incorporate at least 60 percent stone materials on any one
wall (excluding windows and doors), emphasizing entrances and blank walls, and to
provide faux second story treatment on the western portion of the building.
5. The landscape plan is revised to address the following:
a. Provide plantings within the parking islands on the north side of the building and the
full lot width along Quaday Avenue.
b. Provide details on the proposed berm adjacent to TH 101 and incorporate additional
plantings for variety.
C. Identify locations for decorative benches or planters and provide detail on decorative
fencing to be installed consistent with the PUD Development Standards.
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6. Additional information regarding restaurant and banquet opelations and use of the patio
area is submitted for evaluation related to off-street parking, subject to approval of City
Staff.
7. Plans for the number, size, and location of proposed wall signs are submitted, subject to
review and approval of City Staff.
8. All grading, drainage, utilities and easement issues are subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
PASSED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of May, 2002.
CITY OF OTSEGO
M
Attest:
Judy Hudson, Zoning Administrator/City CIE
ITEM 6.3.
"Gair"WItsir
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St� Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.983 planners@nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM. -
DATE:
RE:
NAC FILE:
Otsego Mayor and City Council
Daniel Licht
7 May 2002
Otsego - Zoning Ordinance; Update
176.08 - 02.14
A number of modifications are necessary to the Zoning Ordinance to implement the
policies and plans outlined in the updated Comprehensive Plan, adopted earlier this year.
There are also a number of housekeeping issues with the Zoning Ordinance that are
typically held over until they can be piggy -backed as part of another amendment. The
purpose of this memorandum is to provide 6 preliminary list 4f issues for the Planning
Commission to initiate an update of the Zoning Ordinance 4s well as a related cost
estimate for our office to complete the work. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to be
considered are as follows-.
1 Changes to voting requirements for amendment applicati s for approval by simple
majority when required by State Statute. Changes to, UP voting requirements
may be considered to make approval by simple majorityl of the City Council.
2. Wetland buffer requirements as required by MPCA as part of the waste water
treatment plant permit applications.
3. Requirements for landscaping and/or bufferyards for new residential subdivisions
abutting collector or arterial roadways.
4. Change requests for keeping of horses in the A-2 Dlstncl� from a conditional use to
an administrative permit in that recent requests have been approved without
controversy. Keeping horses in the R -C District should remain a conditional use.
5. Revision of the feedlot regulations to reflect elimination cf the agriculture preserve
area.
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Certain development signs that require a CUP have been erected without
necessary approvals. In that these signs have not caused incidence, it may be
appropriate to establish an administrative approval for them.
The lot area and subdivision design requirements for the A-1 and A-2 Districts must
be revised to reflect the policies established by the Comprehensive Plan.
8. Consideration of reducing side yard setback requirements *ithin the A-1, A-2, R-1,
R-2, and R-3 District. The current 30 -foot requirement ma es future resubdivision
of a 150 -foot wide lot difficult and limits in place i t of current buildings.
9. Establishment of automobile sales lots as a conditional use� in the B-2 or 1-2 District
subject to specific site and building standards in response to increasing number of
dealerships in the area.
10. Citation of FEMA Maps within the Floodplain Overlay District as a follow-up to the
City Staff meeting with DNR Staff.
11. Incorporation of more defined exterior lighting design requirements to minimize
horizontal glare.
12. Allowances for detached accessory buildings are currently
based on location in
either the rural service area or urban service area. The
total area of detached
accessory buildings within the urban service area is 2,0)0
square feet, whereas
6,000 square feet is allowed in the rural service area. Pol
D buildings are also only
allowed in the rural service area. The Comprehensive
Plan update significantly
reduced the area of the rural service area to only the nor,.hwest
corner of the City
and the area north of CSAH 39 west of the Cemetery' The
Planning Commission
should review the current accessory building allowances to
determine if any change
should be considered.
13. Elimination of secondary dwellings as an interim use for farms.
We would propose to undertake this work on a time and mated Is basis for a cost not to
exceed $3,900.00. Review of the draft amendments would occur at regular Planning
Commission and City Council meetings separate from the project cost. We expect to have
the draft amendments available for initial review by the Planning Commission meeting on
June 17, 2002 upon authorization of the City Council to proceep.
pc. Mike Robertson
Judy Hudson
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May 6, 2002
Honorable Mayor & City Council
City of Otsego
8899 Nashua Avenue N.E.
Otsego, MIN 55330
PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1
City of Otsego
85th Street - Padgett Ave. to Park Ave.
Water Construction
Improvement Project No. 02-02
RE: 85th Street - Padgett Ave. to Park Ave.
Contractor: Volk Sewer and Water
Contract Amount: $131,783.68
Award Date: March 26, 2002
Completion Date: Final Completion by June 15, 2002
Dear Council Members:
The following work has been completed on the above referenced project:
Bid Schedule "A"
ITEM 7.2
Item
No.
Spec. Ref.
Description
Number of
Units
Unit I
ilinit Price
Used to Date
Extension
1
2021
Mobilization
- 1
LS
1
$1,000.00
2
2563
Traffic Control
I
LS
1$2,000.00
1
S2,000.00
3
2573
Ditch Bale Check
20
LF
$10.00
4
-
2101
lClearing and Grubbing
0.1
ACRE
$1,550.00
0.1
$155.00
5
2104
IRemove Bituminous Pavement
20
SY
106
$530.00
6
2104
ISawing Bit Pavement (Full Depth)
10
LF
_$5.00
$10.00
96
$960.00
7
2104
Salvage and Reinstall Beehive Catch Basin
1
EA
$700.00
1
$700.00
8
2104
Salvage and Reinstall Sign
___6
EA
$30.00
8-
$240.00
9
2105
Salvage and Replace Topsoil
800
CY
$3.00
800
$2,400.00
10
2211
Class 5 Aggregate
6
TON
S27.30
48.96
$1,336.61
11
2350
3" Type LV3 Wearing Course Mixture (58-23)
3
TON
$90.00
0
12
2575
Seeding - Type Lawn Restoration Hydroseed
1
ACRE
1$2,744.28
0
13
2611
16" Ductile Iron Pipe Cl 52
2080
LF
$32.00
2068
$66,176.00
14
2611
8" Ductile Iron Pipe Cl 52
10
LF
$25.00
-73
$1,825.00
15
2611
6" Ductile Iron Pipe CL 52
25
LF
$25.00
39.5
S987.50
16
2611
1 Ductile Iron Fittings
10300
LB
$1.35
2121
$2,863.35
17
2611
Connect to Existing Watermain
2
-EACH
$350.00
2
$700.00
18
2611
16" Gate Valve and Box
5
EACH
$455.00
5
S2,275.00
19
2611
18" Gate Valve and Box
1
EACH
$625.00
0
20
2611
16" Butterfly Valve and Box
3
EACH
$1,535.00
3
$4,605.00
21
2611
Hydrant Extension
4
LF
$275.00
6
$1,650.00
22
2611
Salvage and Reinstall Hydrant
1
EA
$1,000.00
1
$1.000.00
23
2611
Salvage and Reinstall 16" Plug
1
EACH
$50.00
0
24
2611
2" Insulation
320
SF
$1.00
0
25
2611
Hydrant
4
EACH
$1,650.00
$6,600.00
26
2563
Straw Bale Drop Inlet Sediment Filter
1
EA
$50.00
-4
0
27
2563
Sediment Filter at Existing Cut inlet
4
EA
$50.00
0
28*
Detour Signage
I
LS
$4 8.00
1
$458.00
29-
IRemove
Curb and Gutter
20
LF
$3.00
20.
$60.00
130-1
lValve
Box Extensions
:� �LF
S�3.00
61
$258.00
Total - Bid Schedule "A"
* Per Change Order No. 1
$98,779.46
shared doc-�)municipallaoisego/615/ot5l3P.xis PE - 1
Pay Estimate 1 5/6/2002
PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1
City of Otsego
85th Street - Padgett Ave. to Park Ave.
Water Construction
Improvement Project No. 02-02
Bid Schedule "C" - Tunnelino (Palmaren Avenue & P;;rrpl Avpn—�
Total - Bid Schedule "C"
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
LESS 5% RETAINAGE:
WE RECOMMEND PARTIAL PAYMENT OF:
APPROVALS:
CONTRACTOR: VOLK SEWER AND WATER
Certification b ntra t all items and amounts are correct for the work completed to date.
�19
Signe'd:
Title:
Date:
ENGINEER: Certification by Engineer: We recommend payment for work and quantities as shown.
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, �NC.
Signed:
Title: Date:
OWNER:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Signed:
Title:
Date:
$22,905.60
$121,685.06
$6,084.25
S1 15.600.81
shared docs/municipal/actsego/615iot5l3P.)ds PE - 2
Pay Estimate 1 1 5/6/2002
Estimated
Item
Number of
No.
Spec. Ref.
Description
Units
Unit
Unit Price
Used to Date
Extension
16" Ductile Iron Pipe CL 55 MT (Push Pipe Joint)
Installed by Micro Tunneling & Jacking or 16" Ductile
Iron Pipe CL 52 MJ Installed by Boring and Jacking of
2611
Steel Casing 1
160
LF
$143.16
160,
$22,905.60
Total - Bid Schedule "C"
WORK COMPLETED TO DATE:
LESS 5% RETAINAGE:
WE RECOMMEND PARTIAL PAYMENT OF:
APPROVALS:
CONTRACTOR: VOLK SEWER AND WATER
Certification b ntra t all items and amounts are correct for the work completed to date.
�19
Signe'd:
Title:
Date:
ENGINEER: Certification by Engineer: We recommend payment for work and quantities as shown.
HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, �NC.
Signed:
Title: Date:
OWNER:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Signed:
Title:
Date:
$22,905.60
$121,685.06
$6,084.25
S1 15.600.81
shared docs/municipal/actsego/615iot5l3P.)ds PE - 2
Pay Estimate 1 1 5/6/2002
Hakanson
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
Project- City of Otsego Project 02-02 Watermain Improvements 85
I--' V V I I K—, I . %_1 I L Y U I k -f L,:) t=: Y U
To: Volk Sewer and Water.
(Contractor)
Order No. 1
Date: May 6, 2002
You are hereby requested to comply with the following changes from the contract plans and �pecificatjons:
Description of Changes
1. 1 Add line item ?�-28 Detour -Signage, LS
INCRE,�S� DECREASE
In Contrac Price in Contract Price
$ 458.00
Add line item #29 Remove Curb and Gutter, 20 LF
@ $ 3.00/ LF 1 $ 60.00
Add line item #30 Valve Box Extensions, 6 V
$ 43.00/ LF Fa� $ 258.00
Totals 1 $ 776.00
Net Change in Contract 1 $ 776.00
Justification: Extended 8" stub out to north side of 85 th Street.
Due to the change order, the contract period will be: Unchanged
Original Contract Amount $ 31,783.68
Previous contract changes, Change Order # to $ N/A
Prior approved contract amount $ 131,783.68
Change in contract due to this change order $ 776.00
Total contract including this and previous change orders $ '132,559.68
1
Original contract period- 30 Days
Change contract period from previous Change Order
Contract period including this and all previous change orders:
N/A
) Days
This document will become a supplement to the contract and all provi ions will apply hereto.
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Recommended:
Accepted:
Approved by. -
For the Owner (Name and Title)
This information will be used as a record of any changes to the original
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Your Communicaffons Compwy
Annandale Office
Phone: 320-274-7271
Toll Free: 877-8?7-5945
Fax: 320-2�4-3440
Address: P.O. Bbx 340
Annandale, MN 5�302-0340
Rockford Office
Phone: 763-477-3668
Toll Free: 877-794-5465
Fax: 763-477-3054
Address: P.O. Box 330
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-Ant venture between Lakedale LINK Communications Company & Wright-Hen�epin Cooperative Electric Association
May 6, 2002
VIA 11AND DEUVERY
Robert Vose, Esq.
Kennedy & Graven Chartered
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Re: Application for Cable Communications System Franchise
Dear Mr. Vose:
On behalf of WH LINK, LLC, I am pleased to submit the enclosed Application for the purpose of offering
video programming services in the City of Otsego. I am enclosing an oriarinal and five (5) copies of the Application.
Z� 0
This document has been prepared in response to the Official Application Form issued by the City. Also enclosed is
WH LENK's certified check payable to the City of Otsego in the amount of $7,500.00 representing the application
fee.
As fully described in the Application, WH LINK's services transmit video programming across a state-of-
the-art digital communications system rather than traditional coaxial cables and amplifiers. WH LINK's video
4�
services will offer subscribers more channels, pay-per-view options, and a n.-twork' capable of providing to
subscribers digital video, Internet access and traditional local and long distance telephone services.
WH LINK appreciates the opportunity to submit the Application for the City's consideration. As you
know, representatives of WH LINK have had several discussions with you and the City's representatives concerning
WH LINK's certification by the FCC to operate an open video system. We look forward with enthusiasm to the
opportunity to provide residents with a competitive choice for video progra. n . Similarly, we look forward to
working with you and the City to resolve any legal issues concerning the p ovisi ning of video prograinining over
WH LINK's open video system. Please note that WH LINK's submission of e enclosed Application do�e's not
constitute a waiver of any of WH LINK's rights under applicable law.
Please contact ine regarding any questions you may have in response to our Application or if I inay be of
ftirther assistance.
Enclosures
cc: City of Otsego (I copy)
Mark J. Avotte — Briggs and Morgan (I copy)
1400977v2
Sincerely,
__3� - W.
Gene R. S6outh, Sr.
General Manager
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paue
25
INTRODUCTION I
AFFIDAVITOF APPLICANT .....................................................................................................
2
IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICANT ..........................................................................................
3
WH LINK'S AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES
AND TO OPERATE AN OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM .........................................................
4
CHANNEL CAPACITY
5
(1) Plans For Channel Capacity, Including Both The Total
Number Of
Channels Capable Of Being Energized In The System And
The Number
Of Channels To Be Energized Immediately . .........................................................
5
PROGRAMSAND SERVICES ....................................................................................................
5
(2) A Statement Of The Television And Radio Broadcast Signals
For Which
Permission To Carry Will Be Or Has Been Requested From
The Federal
Communications Commission ...............................................................................
5
Programs.........................................................................
...................................... 6
BroadcastChannels ..........................................................
.......................................
6
Other Video Programming ................ : .............................
......................................
6
SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPERATION ................................................
......................................
7
(3) A Description Of The Proposed System Design And Planned
Including At Least The Following Items: .......................
Operation,
......................................
7
SystemDescription ................................................................................................
7
ServiceArea ....................................................................
......................................
8
Two -Way Activation ......................................................
......................................
9
AutomatedServices .........................................................
......................................
9
StatusMonitoring ............................................................
....................................
10
ChannelScrambling ........................................................
....................................
10
Customer Service Centers ...............................................
....................................
10
Installations & Disconnections .......................................
....................................
11
Customer Trouble Calls & Outage Management ............
....................................
I I
ComplaintResolution .....................................................
....................................
12
Maintenance Practices and Performance Tests ...............
....................................
12
Compatibility with Consumer Products ..........................
....................................
13
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
Page
PEGAccess Channels .....................................................
I .................................... 13
Ratesand Charges ...........................................................
.................................... 13
SERVICE TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ........................................................
14
....................................
(4) The Terms And Conditions Under Which Particular Sei
vice Is To Be
Provided To Governmental And Educational Entities ....
....................................
14
UNUSUAL/DIFFICULT CONNECTIONS ...........................................
15
....................................
(5) A Schedule Of Proposed Rates In Relation T The Se
ices To Be
Provided, And A Proposed Policy RegardingUnusual.
r Difficult
ConnectionOf Services . .................................................
15
....................................
Policy Regarding Usual/Difficult Connection of Servic
S ..................................
i
15
(6) A Time Schedule For Constructing The System, Inclu
The Sequence
For Constructing And Wiring Various Parts Of The Ci
. ..................................
15
(7) A Statement Indicating The Applicant's Qualifications
d Experience In
The Cable Communications Field, If Any .......................
....................................
15
Qualifications and Experience .........................................................................
*
15
.....
ManagementTeam ............................................. : .................................................
15
ExternalResources .........................................................
.....................................
20
OTHERSYSTEMS ...............................................................................
......................................
20
(8) An Identification Of The Municipalities In Wh�h The�pplicant Either
Owns Or Operates A Telecommunications Or Cable mmunications
C
System, Directly Or Indirectly, Or Has Outstanding Fra . richises For Which
No System Has
Been Built ........ ............. ...... * ...............
20
FINANCIALINFORMATION ............................................................. .....................................
20
(9) Plans For Financing The Proposed System, Which Must Indicate Every
Significant Anticipated Service Of Capital And Signifi�ant Limitations Or
Conditions With Respect To The Availability Of The I dicated Sources
OfCapital .............................................. 4 ........................ .....................................
20
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP .....................................................
21
.....................................
(10) A Statement Of Ownership Detailing The Corporate 0 ganization Of The
Applicant, If Any, Including The Names And Address�s Of Officers And
Directors And The Number
Of Shares Held By Each Officer Or Director,
And Intracompany Relationship Including A Parent, S�bsidiary
Or
AffiliatedCompany .......................... 4 .............. ; .............
.....................................
21.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
Paae
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OTHERINFORMATION ....................................................................... .................................... 22
(11) A Notation And Explanation Of Omissions Or Other V *ations With
Respect To The Requirements Of The Application .......... ................................... 22
Use of the Rights -of -Way in the City of Otsego .............. ................................... 22
Provision of Cable Services Over an Open Video Syste ............................ 23
Inapplicability of Level Playing Field Requirements of Stat. §
238.08 .................................................................. ....... 23
APPENDIX A
........... ............... 25
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
............................ 26
............................ 30
............................. 31
INTRODUCTION
WH LINK, LLC submits this Application in response to the Noti�e by the City of Otsego,
C,
Minnesota to accept application for a cable communications system franchise. By this
Application, WH LINK seeks a franchise from the City of Otsego
under which it is authorized to provide cable services over i �stablishing the conditions
its feder Ily authorized open video
system ("OVS"). WH LINK looks forward to working with the C4 to bring new technology
and services to the residents of Otsego.
Cable television service in Otsego, Minnesota, is about to enter a generation. WH LINK
proposes to provide the Otsego community with competitive video programming services that
will bring a new level of service and entertainment to Otsego. WH I ' INK's new cable services
will offer customers an exciting new choice with more options and bet �
.er service.
XIM T
IM, will bring to Utsego an exciting crossroad — separating
the new era of fiber optic quality, reliability and expandability. TI
changed dramatically over the years. It has grown from a ser
television reception to WH LINK's fiber -to -the -curb solution, v
channel capacity for additional programming choices in a digital f
the opportunity to bring the best technology to the City of Otsego.
In designing our digital network and services, VVH LINK list
customers and community leaders to hear what is important to
collaboratively with the City through strong support and involver
LINK believes that our proposed services will meet the desire
customer service and competitive prices.
dd cable technology with
le of cable television has
for improved broadcast
i will provide expanded
it. We are excited about
carefully to prospective
m. We intend to work
in the community. WH
choice, reliability, good
In our Application, we describe WH LINK's philosophy, propokd services, standards of
operation, as well as system and technical specifications. We detEil our legal, management,
financial and technical qualifications. And, we provide the Cit�, with additional relevant
information regarding our plans to operate the most advanced communications system in the
area.
A copy of our certified check in the amount of $7,500.00, is included with this document
representing WH LINK's application fee as required by the City.
In summary, WH LINK's overall goal is to provide the City with a c mpetitive choice for video
programming. We plan to achieve the goal with a superior fiber- o -the -curb, state-of-the-art
digital system and by offering a broad spectrum of services at compei�'ive prices.
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
This proposal is submitted in response to the City of Otsego's N�'ice of Intent to Accept
Application For A Cable Corninunications System Franchise reqj sting applications for a
franchise for the purpose of offering video cable services in the City o Otsego. The information
set forth herein is true * and correct to the best of the undersigned's wledae, information and
p i
belief The undersigned has been duly authorized to submit this A cation on behalf of WH
LINK.
Consent is hereby given to the City or its designee to make inqu4 into WH LINK's legal,
character, technical, financial and other qualifications by any appropri 'e means. WH LINK also
commits to furnish additional information as reasonably requeste:dby the City during this
I
process and to supplement information pending the developm t of new or additional
information.
Through this Application, WH LINK intends to comply with all appli0ble federal and state and
local laws, including the City's Official Application Form. If any p000n of this Application is
irreconcilable and does not comply with the referenced legal standard,;�, the minimum acceptable
standards or requirements set forth in the applicable law, rule, statute, or ordinance shall
supercede the portion of the Application with which it conflicts. � Nothing herein shall be
construed or constitute a waiver of any of WH LINK's rights under applicable law.
WH LINK further agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of � final fi-arichise ordinance.
to be negotiated in good faith between the parties and to fully -compl with our* proposal for the
provision* of video services to the City, as it may be amended from t me to time. Further, WH
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application process as a condition of accepting any final franchise ordi ance.
NAME OF APPLICANT
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
OFFICIAL POSITION
DATE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
WH LINK, LLC
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May 2, 2002
Subscribed and sworn to before me thiso2,'�, day of May, 2002.
Notary Pukc
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IDENTIFICATION OF APPLI
Name of Applicant WH LINK, LLC
Address of Applicant 9938 State Hwy. 55
P.O. Box 340
Annandale, MN 553�02
Telephone (320) 274-7271
Date May 6, 2002
Name and telephone number of principal to whom inquiries should be a
Name Gene R. South, Sr.,'
Telephone (320) 274-1000
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TO PROVIDE TELECO AWNICATIO
SERVICES AND TO OPERATE AN OPEN VIVE0 SYSTEM
VVH LINK is a telecommunications carrier as defined in Minn. Stat. § 237.01, subd. 6 and has
been duly authorized by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ("MPUC") to provide local
facilities -based and interexchange telecommunications; services for areas that include the City of
Otsego. Attached as Appendix A is a copy of the MPUC's Order da�d June 15, 2000, granting
to WH LINK certification to provide local and long distance telecon�unications services within
the City.
WH LINK has also been authorized by the Federal Communication's Commission ("FCC") to
operate an open video system for areas that include the City of Otsegc - Attached as Appendix B
is a copy of the FCC's Memorandum Opinion and Order dated May 3, 2001, granting to WH
LINK certification to operate an OVS within the City.
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OFFICIAL APPLICATION
CHANNEL CAPACITY
(1) Plans For Channel Capacity, Including Both The Total Number Of Channels
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Capable Of Being Energized In The System And The Number Of Channels To Be
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Energized Immediately.
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WH LINK will be using its Switched Digital Access Network to rovide video services in the
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City of Otsego. WH LINK's system is capable of delivering a minimum of one cable channel or
up to several hundred cable channels (depending upon digital compression), within a minimum
of one hundred ninety-two (192) channels to be energized upon syste activation.
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As an OVS provider and in compliance with the FCC's rules, VY'H L also will make up to
two-thirds (2/3) of its system channel capacity available to qualifying ompetitors in compliance
with FCC rules and orders.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
(2) A Statement Of The Television And Radio Broadcast Signals For Which Permission
To Carry Will Be Or Has Been Requested From The Federal Communications
Commission.
Video services have become an essential part of the lives of most Americans through new
technology that provides a greater number of satellite -delivered program networks, and an ever
expanding variety of new services from interactive program gu�des to video -on-demand.
WH LINK will bring Otsego customers the full range of po ular entertainment video
programming -and new advanced services.
WH LINK's video services vAll offer a large variety of entertainmeit programming, including
local broadcast stations, a regional superstation, local access and loca programming, basic cable
channels, pay television channels and pay-per-view channels. NM LINK will also offer
advanced services such as a program guide and others as they become available in the
marketplace.
We will provide initial service of a minimum of one hundred ninety- o (192) video channels at
a competitive price to customers. These channels offer customers I types of programming —
local news and information, national and international news, sports drama and entertainment,
children's programs, special interest programming, movie channels, music, religious and home
shopping channels.
WH LINK is pleased to present a comprehensive array of entertairu
We plan to offer many new channels not currently available in Ots,
arrange channels by interest for easy access to sports viewers, m(
enthusiasts. These services present not only new channels, but also
at a competitive price that gives greater value to the subscriber.
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ant progranuning to Otsego.
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greater number of channels
Programs
As part of its video services, WH LINK will offer a variety of programming, including local
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broadcast, basic cable channels, local content, pay television, pay-per-view and advanced
services. As set forth below, the mix, level, and quality of the programs and services to be
offered by WH LINK will meet or exceed those offered today by �e City's incumbent cable
operator. While the prograinniing decisions will be the responsibility of WH L INIK, all
applicable federal, state and local laws regarding notice to the City and to subscribers will be
made before any channels additions, deletions or realignments are made.
Broadcast Channels
All local broadcast channels, including the network affiliates of S, FOX, WB, UPN and
independent stations will be in the basic video service. WH LINK intends to initially offer a
total of eleven (11) local broadcast stations. They are:
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KTCA
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station,
Public Broadcasting Service
Fox Sports Net (formerly
Midwest Sports Channel)
Nilkelodeon
(PBS)
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WCCO
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, CB
Affiliate
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KSTP
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, AB
Affiliate
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KMSP
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station,
United Paramount Network
(UPN) Affiliate
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KWCM
Appleton local station, PBS Affiliate
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KARE
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, NBC
Affiliate
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KMWB
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, WB
Affiliate
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KTCl
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, PB
Affiliate, including MNDOT
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WFTC
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, Fo
- Affiliate
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KPXM
St. Cloud independent location state, P
on Communications Corp.
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KSTC
Minneapolis/Saint Paul local station, ABC Affiliate
Other Video ProLrarnrning
In addition to the local broadcast stations, VIH LINK further intends to initially offer a variety of
additional programs and services such as:
TBS
TNT
Ca�toon Network
E! Entertainment
Fox Sports Net (formerly
Midwest Sports Channel)
Nilkelodeon
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SoapNet
Outdoor Channel
PBS Kids
Game Show Network
Golf Channel
MTV
TV Land
Home Shopping Network
VH-�
Travel Channel
Discovery Channel
NASA Channel
CSPAN
History Channel
HB�
CNN
Odyssey
Cine Inax
Headline News
Learning Channel
Co TV
ESPN
Sci-Fi Channel
Co try Music Television
ESPNews
Weather Channel
Pay- er-View Channels
WH LINK will consider adding programs and services based on cons er demand and response
to competition. WH LINK reserves the right to change the channel line_ups and other service
offerings prior to system activation.
SYSTEM DESIGN AND OPERATION
(3) A Description Of The ' Proposed System Design And Planied Operation, Including
At Least The Following Items:
(1) The general area for location of antennae and the head d, if known.
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(2) The proposed service area, once system construction i 7 omplete (include Map)
(3) The schedule for activating two-way capacity
(4) The type of automated services to be provided
(5) The number of channels and services to be made available for access cable
broadcasting
(6) A schedule of charges for facilities and staff assistance for access cable
broadcastinc,
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System Description
WH LINK will use its existing Switched Digital Access Network to provide video services in the
City of Otsego. With WH LINK's advanced system design, we wi�ll provide all channels in a
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digital format. The Switched Digital Access Network has igh-�andwidth and provides bi-
directional communications between homes, businesses and the systom's headend. The headend
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facility, including satellite channel earth stations, off -air channel toi
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Network Operating Center are located in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Center monitors the quality of the signals received at the headend v
the system.
WH LfNK's Switched Di-ital Access Network system consists of a
links to optical nodes, each serving a cluster of homes and busine!
optical fibers. We can place nodes at distances of up to 4 miles
Terminal. A.Terminal is connected to the headend with fiber optics.
on how far a Broadband Digital Terminal can be from the head=
Access Multiplexer is fed from a remote powering site containing
backup. This creates an extremely reliable Switched Digital Ac
services delivered to the customer. From the Universal System
customer dwellings, WH LINK will use copper cable.
Set forth below is a schematic overview of WH LINK's system design.
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All management and operations for WH LINK including
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maintenance and administration, are located at 9938 State Hwy 55,
Service Area
WH LINK is seeking authorization to add video services to our exi
s eivka, the City of Otsego. WH LINK is authorized by the I
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— to provide telephone
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area in which it currently offers telephone exchange service), includes the following subdivisions
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Crimson Ponds 1, 11
Prairie Creek I
Crimson Ponds III, IV
Prairie Creek II
Pheasant Ridge I, II
Prairie Creek III, IV
Pheasant Ridge III,. IV
Prairie Creek V, VI
Pheasant Ridge V, VI
Stonegate Estates I
The Pointe I
Stonegate Estate 11
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tonegate Est
WH LINK commits, to provide video services in its telephone se ice area. As WH LINK
continues to build out its network, WH LINK's telecommunications, i deo, and Internet services
will be available to more Otsego residents. No specific build -out o line -extension obligations
shall apply. However, WH LINK will commit that access to video se ices will not be denied to
any group of potential residential subscribers based solely on the inco e of residents of the area.
A map of the area in which WH LINK is authorized to provide telep one exchange service, and
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the area in Otsego in which it is currently offering telephone exch ge service, is attached as
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Two-Wav Activation
WH LINK's Switched Digital Access Network system has two-way capability which will be
activated initially.
Automated Services
WH LINK intends to use a unique, advanced, addressable system that will allow the customer
multiple programming options. There will be no scrambling or choking of channels at the
customer's premise. This provides better security in the home for parents that do not want their
children seeing bits and pieces of a scrambled channel that may b ensive to them. WH LINK
fully intends to offer "traditional cable programming," "d g al atidio,11 11pay-per-view," and
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11movies on demand." F
Shortly after activation, WH LINK's customer system will allow UStomers to order pay-per-
view programs directly from their remote control, without theus their telephones. This kind
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of technology is faster, more efficient and does not tie up the custom r's telephone line.
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VY'H LINK has deployed the industry's most advanced status monitoring system to revent
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system failure and for proactive maintenance. The system is automated for the alarm monitoring
of the entire system down to the card level. The element managef and the service manager
functions of the status monitoring system will reside in the headend a4d will receive information
from the Universal System Access Multiplexors via the fiber optic�two-way activated return
path.
When parameter§ on the Universal System Access Multiplexors deviate from the norm, the
system manager function will be notified and will activate visual and audible alarms to notify the
system operator that there is a problem. WH LINK will be constan�ly monitoring and testing
power levels, service provisioning cards and the fiber optics. This �vill also allow the system
operator to display the status of the entire system or look at the status of individual devices
givin 'a technicians the opportunity to perform preventative maintenance procedures and/or fixing
problems faster by knowing which module may have failed.
Channel Scramblinf!
WH LINK's channel scrambling system, both audio and video meets and exceeds FCC
requirements. This allows us to make changes for the customer �-'thout having to enter the
customer's premises. The service manager function will allow us � to inhibit the viewing of
individual programs or entire channels. In addition, the addressabl, system provides parental
control features that allow customers to request when and by w om certain channels are
received.
WH LINK will not scramble or otherwise encrypt signals carried cn the basic service tier in
accordance with FCC rules, unless it has first obtained a waiver to d) so as described'in FCC's
regulations.
Customer Service Centers
WH LINK follows all requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunities law in matters
related to employment and staffing. WH LINK also performs a variety of functions, including
customer service and online support, network and field operations. WH LINK has Customer
Service Centers located in both Annandale and Rockford, MN, which will be available to Otsego
residents.
WH LINK strives to distinguish itself through outstanding customer- cused service. WH LINK
plans to offer the highest degree of service to its customers. All emp oyees will receive training
in customer service, and customer service is a part of every employ e's evaluation. WE LINK
expects and encourages a company culture of customer friendliness.
The Customer Service Center for WH LINK will provide billing an product support for phone
inquiries from the Otsego customers. The Customer Service Center ill utilize a state-of-the-art
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telephone system to minimize the time it takes a customer to report problem. The -system will
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also provide statistics to management on call response times. This ill allow us to maintain a
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superior level of customer service. Customer service represen ives handle all customer
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requests including initial service connections, change of service levels,
trouble resolution and
billing inquiries.
The WH LINK Customer Service Center will also support walk-in customer traffic. Keeping in
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mind the busy lifestyles of customers, the Center will be open for business from 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.m. on weekdays. Durin ! - these hours ' personnel at this location will answer phones and
handle walk-in customer inquiries. WH LINK's field personnel will also collect any of its
equipment from customers, if a request is made.
Requests for collect service can be coordinated through our Cust i er Service staff The
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Customer Service Cente'r will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays an holidays. However, our
phones will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for S ch matters as repair and
trouble reports. We will also investigate providing bill payment drop boxes in selected locations
throughout the Otsego area. I
Installations & Disconnections
WH LINK expects to complete all customer installation requests within one week unless there is
an extraordinary circumstance or the customer requests a longer time frame for installation. A
customer request for disconnection should be completed within one week unless the customer
requests a longer time frame
Customer Trouble Calls & Outa2e Manazement
Tracking and resolution of customer trouble calls is a regiment 'd ' process at WH LINK.
Customer can report trouble through a toll-fTee telephone number tha terminates in WH LINK's
Customer Service Ce ' nteT. A customer service representative will w rk with the customer over
the telephone to attempt to- resolve the problem immediately. If the p oblem is not resolvable by
phone, the representative will schedule a service call to the customer's premises.
If the service technician deten-nines the problem is actually in the Switched Digital Access
System outside the customer's premises, a technician will be dispatched to fix the problem. Once
repairs are completed, we will confirm that the customer is satisfied End encourage the customer
to call again if service is needed.
Because of the architecture of our system, a major system compone t failure could affect more
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than one customer. WE LINK's Networks Operating Center ,, be le to detect and pinpoint a
component failure to effect quick resolution. Customer service re resentatives are trained to
recognize a "suspected outage" in an area based on the receipt of mul 'ple customer complaints at
the same time from the same area.
All methods used to resolve a customer complaint or outage will i��Iude a cooperative trouble-
shooting effort by a Company representative and/or scheduled serv'c calls that includes service
inside the customer's premises. In any event, we will record, trac and promptly resolve all
customer trouble calls.. We will respond to service outages reported by individual customers as
rapidly as possible and make every effort to restore service with� 24 hours. We will ask
customers who report outages after business hours to wait until the f�llowing day for the service
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restoration, unless the outage poses harm. Service crews will be on call to restore outages that
affect more than one customer as quickly as possible.
When an outage is brought to WH LINK's attention by the customer, we will give promoted
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service credit to that customer for an outage of 72 hours or more, if the problem is an equipment
or service problem caused by WH LINK or any of its subcontractors.
Complaint Resolution
All customer -billing complaints will be addressed within 48 hours of the original call or receipt
of correspondence. Any appropriate changes to charges or credits will be included on the next
billing cycle.
Maintenance Practices and Performance Tests
FCC rules applicable to cable television services include a set of tech�cal performance standards
that must be met. The rules include requirements for twice yearl measurement of system
performance parameters at representative points throughout the distnib�tion system. WH LINK's
practices will meet or exceed FCC testing requirements and WH UNK's system performance
will be maintained at or above the levels required by FCC rules.
WH LINK's measurement methods will be consistent with cable tele 'sion industry practices as
recommended by the Engineering Committee of the National Ca le Television Association
(NCTA). These practices are comprised of two sections:
NCTA Recommended Practices for Measurements on Cable Television Systems
Supplement on Upstream Transport Issues
Due to the fact that this is a Switched Digital Access Network sysj:�, we will not have any
reason to test for signal leakage twice a year or monitor its course as of our technicians daily
activities. We have read and understand requirements of F s paragraph 76.614. WH
N4etould also confirm that our
LINK will abide by this FCC regulation if there is ever a need.
network remains within FCC specifications, as required by FCC rules paragaph 76.611.
FCC rules (45 CFR Ch. I — 76.601-76.630) Subpart K — Technic Standards detail system
performance, testing and related requirements. The following ar among the WH LINK's
practices, which will be employed to comply with these requirements
WH LINK will maintain at its local office a current Ii ting of the cable television
channels the system delivers to its customers.
WH LINK will conduct system performance tests least twice each year, as
specified in FCC rules paragraph 76.601(c)(4).
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Documentation for testing will include identification of the instruments, including
the make, model numbers and the most recent date of calibration used in the
testing, a description of the procedures used and a stljt-ernent of the qualifications
of the person who performs the tests.
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Additional downstream and upstream performance parameters will be measured
and maintained by WH LINK.
Compatibility with Consumer Products
The many consumer electronic devices that connect to a television (n�ostly commonly VCRs and
video games) have created an added compatibility challenge for bot4 operators and consumers.
WH LINK's installers will work closely with customers on a case -by case basis to inform them
of available options for connecting their video and audio.
PEG Access Channels
WH LINK commits to providing public, educational and government ("PEG") access channels
and support for PEG services to the full extent required by an OVS operator pursuant to
applicable federal law. WH LINK understands that the City of Otsego has not at the present time
developed access standards or requirements, but will do so prior to awarding a franchise to any
applicant. WH LINK will meet any requirement for channel de�ignation imposed on the
incumbent cable provider, and will make the same per -line monetary contributions, if any,
imposed on the incumbent cable provider.
Rates and Charges
WH LINK believes that competition in the video programming mwketplace will bring more
choices to'customers, including competitive pricing and better overall services. WH LINK has
developed an innovative plan to compete with the incumbent cable o era -tor and any others who
propose to offer video programming services in the City of Otsego.
WH LINK will offer superior services including a basic service packa)-e, additional service tiers,
pay channels, pay-per-view and enhanced services, all at competitive prices established by the
marketplace. We anticipate offering programming services not cun -.ntly available in Otsego.
WH LINK's pricing for all services offered will be in accordance with all applicable federal laws.
The following is a summary of the services and expected ranges for r es and charges anticipated
by WH LINK. It is subject to change before system activation. A scliedule of rates and -charges
will be kept on file with the City.
Proposed Schedule of Rates and Charges
Service
Proposed Range
Basic Service
$10-00 - $15.00
18 channels including all of the local broadcast and public,
government, and education access channels
Expanded Basic Service '
$20.00 - $35.00
97 channels including news and information, sports, music, special
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interest and children's programming,
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Enhanced Service
$35.00 - $45.00
134 channels including all local channels, news and information,
sports, music, special interest, children's prograrnming and movies
Enhanced Plus Service
$55.00 - $65 0-0
142 channels including all local channels, news and information,
sports, music, special interest, children's programming and movies
Enhanced Ultra Service
$65.00 - $75.00
155 channels including all local channels, news and information,
sports, music, special interest, children's programming and movies
Total Digital Service
$75.00 - $85.00
163 channels including all local channels, news and information,
sports, music, special interest, children's programming and movies
Premium Services
$6.00 - $20.00
Pay -Per -View
$3.95 and up
Basic Installation (Covers the first hour of time)
$41.95
Additional. Installation Time
$20.00 per outlet
Converter/Remote Control
To Be Dete mined
Parental Control Device
No Charge
Prices do not include franchise or gross revenue fees or taxes. VM LINK reserves the right to
offer special prices/services from time to time and/or offer bundled voice, video, and/or data
services.
WH LINK intends to file a complete schedule of rates and charges w�th the City at least 30 days
before system activation. Also, notice of any changes in rates and C arges will be filed at least
30 days in advance of implementation.
SERVICE TO PUBLIC
(4) The Terms And Conditions Under Which Particular Service Is To Be Provided To
Governmental And Educational Entities.
Upon request, WH LINK will agree to provide without charge one standard installation and
one (1) monthly basic service. to public buildings and educational institutions located within the
area served by WH LINK's system.
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UNUSUAL/DIFFICULT CONNECTIONS
(5) A Schedule Of Proposed Rates In Relation To The Services To Be Provided, And A
Proposed Policy Regarding Unusual Or Difficult Connection
Of Services.
Policv Reaardin2 Usual/Difficult Connection of Services
WH LINK's Installation Supervisor will work with individuals to addr�ss their concerns over anv
unusual or difficult installations. Time and materials will be charged to the customer for an'y
expense greater than the costs allocated for a basic installation of * hundred fifty (150) feet.
WH LINK will communicate expected excess installation costs to customers prior to installation.
(6) A Time Schedule For Constructing The System, Including The Sequence For
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Constructing And Wiring Various Parts Of The City. I
WH LINK has already substantially completed the installation of the etwork facilities necessary
to activate video service in Otsego. WH LINK previously received a Right -of -Way Subdivision
Permit from the City. WH LINK has, and is currently, installing its network distribution lines
throughout the City of Otsego to deploy local phone and Internet services. WE LINK has
completed approximately 75% of our distribution lines and has comp eted this task with little or
no problems. V;E LINK is currently complying with City require ents on restoration of all
streets and public and private property that are disturbed during the co struction and repair of the
system, and WH LINK will comply with the City's requirements in placing its equipment so that
it will not interfere with any other utility fixtures. No additional n twork construction will be
needed other than to provide a drop to the customer's premises to p ovide video programming
services. All of VM LINK's services will be provided over the same telecommunications
facilities and line. WH LINK anticipates activating service up in the finalization of any
franchise.
(7) A Statement Indicating The Applicant's Qualifications And Experience In The
Cable Communications Field, If Any
Qualifications and Experience
The certifications granted to WH LINK to provide telecommunications services and operate an
OVS from the MPUC and FCC, respectively (Appendix A and B) demonstrate WH LINK's
legal, technical, financial and managerial qualifications. V/H LINK is pleased to provide the
following information to the City.
Mannement Team
WH LINK has put together a strong and diverse management team to ensure the ongoing success
of WH LINK's products and services. C�
President — Gene R. South, Sr.
Mr. South is the Chief Executive Officer/General Manager ai Lakedale Communications
in Annandale, Minnesota, and has been with the Company S�ce 1992. Prior to that, he
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was the Executive Vice President of Operations at Panhandle Telephone Cooperative,
Inc. in Guymon, Oklahoma, with 10 years of service there, He has spent 32 years
working in the telecommunications industry. He has att nded Southeastern State
College, Oklahoma, and the University of Maryland. e was
H :Vietnam Veteran, having
served in the United States Army for 8 years. His civic interests are Chamber of
Commerce, Kiwanis, Ambassadors' Club, Toastinasters, Ma�ons, Kimball Golf Club,
Annandale Health and Community Board, and the Buffalo� Hospital Board. In the
telecommunications industry, he has served or is serving on the following:
UNITED STATES TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION:
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USTA Board of Directors 1989-1992, 1996 —present
- Executive Committee 1990-1992, 1999 — 2001
- Nominating Committee 2000
- Small./Mid-size Regulatory Reform Steering Group 1990 — 1991
- Testified on behalf of USTA before Con ess, Telco/Cable
Ownership 02/07/90
USTA Small Company Committee 1988 — 1992, 1996 — present
- Chairman 2000 — 2001
- Vice Chairman 1991 — 1992, 1999 — 2000
- Chairman of the SS7/CCS Task Force 1990
- Goals/Objectives Committee 1990
U , STA REA/RUS Borrowers Committee 1991 — 1992, 1996 — present
USTA — ANAG (USTA's Data Publications) 1999
USTA Local Exchange Carrier Alternative Pricing Concepts Committee
1988
USTA Video Services Work Group 1992 — 1993
USTA Govenu-nent Relations Committee 1992 — 1995
USTA National Services Advisory Committee 1993 — 1996
PCS/500 Subcommittee 1993, 1994
USTA Access Restructure Team 1995
RURAL TELEPHONE FINANCE COOPERATIVE:
10. RTFC Board of Directors 1998 - 2000
00. RTFC Executive Committee 2000
No. RTFC Nominating Committee
Chairman 1996
Member 1998
No. RTFC Member Advisory Committee 1991 — 1993
NATIONAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION:
Do- NTCA Commercial Company Committee 1995
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE:
10. Vice Chair — Execut'ive Committee 1999, 2000
00- Steering Committee 1999, 2000
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Cross-
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RURAL INDEPENDENT COMPETITIVE ALLIANCE:
RICA Board of Directors 2000 - 2001
Secretary/Treasurer 2000
Steering Committee 1999, 2000
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MINNESOTA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION:
01- MTA Public Relations Committee 1994,1995,1999, 000,2001
Communications Program Task Force 1993
Chairman of PR Subcommittee MTA Fall Conf rence 1994
ON. MTA Compensation, Contracts & Tariffs Committee 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Chainnan, Line Extension Task Force 1995
Chairman, MPUC Annual Report 1995
MTA Fiber To Farm Subcommittee 1993 - 1994
10- MTA EAS Committee 1994, 1995
EASWorkGroup 1994,1995
00. MTA Group Life & Medical Insurance Committee 1994
IN- MTA Video Communications Committee 1995
00- MTA Television Committee 1994
0- MTA Convention Planning Committee 1995
0- MTA Local Competition Work Group 1996
0- MTA Industry Planning Committee 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
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UCaL on, Human esources and Safety Co,
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1999,2000,2001
Vice Chairman 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
MTA Small Company Committee 1996,1997,1998,
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9 9�
999,2'000,2001
Chairman 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
MTA Legislative Committee 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999,
2000, 2001
Vice -Chairman. Legislative Committee 1998,
�1
999
Chairman of "Depreciation" Subcommittee 19
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6
Chainnan of "MDPS Annual Reporting" Subco
co
ittee 1996
MTA Budget, Dues and Bylaws Committee 1997,19
8,1999,2000,2001
0- MTA Board of Directors 1998 - 2001
0- MTA ROW Legal Subcommittee 1998,1999,2000
MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS - (MART)
Do- Vice Chairman 1999 1
Board of Directors 1997 - 2001
Nominating Committee 1998
RUS STMPH Committee 1995
MINNESOTA INDEPENDENT COALITION:
01- MIC Access Charges Work Group 1994
0- MIC Steering Committee 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
ONVOY/MEANS/Polaris
0- Polaris/MEANS Telcom Board of Directors 1996,1997,1998,1999
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10. MEANS Public Affairs/Economic Development Committee 1993, 1994, 1995,
1996,1997
00. MEANS Compensation and Personnel Committee 1998
01- Onvoy Compensation and Personnel Committee 1999,�2000,2001
0. Onvoy Internal Finance and Audit Committee 2000, 2001
LUCENT INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COUNCIL:
IN. Member 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
OKLAHOMA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION:
Chairman, OTA Summer Conferences 1989,1990,1991
Chairman, Oklahoma Transition Committee of the Oklahoma Intrastate Toll Pool
SHAL, LLC:
ON. President 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
ENJEL Communications, LLC:
0- President 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC:
10. Secretary 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
BROADBAND VISIONS, LLC:
No. Board of Governors 2000, 2001
10- Compensation Committee 2000, 2001
PAGE -ALL, LLC:
10- Treasurer 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,2001
BUFFALO HOSPITAL:
0- Chairman 1997, 1998
00. Member 1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001
ANNANDALE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY BOARD:
0- President/Chairman 1999, 2000, 2001
11. Member 1998,1999,2000,2001
KIMBALL GOLF CLUB BOARD:
No. President 2000, 2001
No. Member 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001
Vice President/Secretarv/Treasurer - Mark Vo
Mr. Vogt has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Wright-Herinepin
Cooperative Electric Association ()WH) since December 1, 1996. WH is a 35,000
customer electric utility near the Twin Cities. Prior to that, he served in various
management positions in the organization since 1980. His 2" -year career in the electric
rz) '+
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utility industry includes leadership positions in marketing, communications, public
relations, customer service, product development and busines� start-up. His non-utility
professional experience includes time as a journalist for se�veral newspapers. He is
published in a variety of electric utility and home security tr�ade publications, and is a
frequent speaker at trade gatherings. He presently serves as Chairman of the Board of
Governors of Heartland Services LLC, a partnership of three �win Cities electric utilities
providing diversified and operational services, and Chairm of the Minnesota Rural
Electric Managers Association.
Industry Involvement:
Appointed by former US Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland to serve on the
Rural Electric industry's Cooperative Research Committee Board of Directors
(the industry's R&D arm) from 1991 through 1995 ( o term limit). Served on,
and was chairman of, that board's Policy, Planring and Communication
subcommittee from 1989 through 1996.
No. 1997 — present: Appointed by Minnesota Rural E14ec Association Board of
Directors to serve with 9 other CEOs to a state ind committee tasked with
writing deregulation restructuring document.
00. Elected to City Council of Annandale, MN in 1992, r -elected 1996. Served as
Chairman of Annandale Area Fire Commission in 19 3. Served as President of
Annandale's Economic Development Authority in 199 Currently serves as Vice
Chairman, Wright County Community Health Foundati n.
1980 — present: WRIGHT-HENNEPIN CO11PERATIVE ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION, Rockford, Minnesota. Served as Media Specialist from 1980 to
1983. Served as Member Service Department Management from 1983 to 1988.
Served as Assistant General Manager from 1988 to 1996. Presently serves as
President & CEO.
0- 1974 — 1978: UNITED STATES NAVY. Served as a avy Journalist aboard the
aircraft carrier USS Nimitz as well as with Naval Mo ile Construction Battalion
74 (Seabees). Honorable discharge.
Robert C. Thompso
Robert C. Thompson has 20 years of experience in the teleco unications industry as a
controller, commercial office manager, and staff accountant. te has been responsible for
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financial planning and reporting, taxation, credit and collec tariffs and contracts,
regulatory compliance and information technology. Mr. ompson has worked for
operating telephone companies and accounting firms in Minnesota. He has a Bachelor of
Science degree in accounting from St. Cloud State Univenity (1980) and passed the
Certified Professional Accountants Examination (198 1).
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Darrell J. Westrum. P.E.
Darrel J. Westrum, P.E. has 26 years of experience in the telecommunications industry as
an engineering manager, staff engineer and central office tpchnician. Regarding the
technical aspects of equipment and outside plant, Mr. Westrtim has been responsible for
financial planning, economic analysis, design, implementation and operations support.
Mr. Westrum. has worked for operating telephone companies �nd consultant engineering
firms in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. He has a 1�achelor of Science degree
in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from North Dakota State University (199 1) and
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Minnesota, Morris
(1973). Mr. Westrum. is a registered professional engineer in Minnesota and other states.
External Resources
WH LINK has developed a qualified management team with extensiv and diverse experience in
the video, telecommunications and utility industries. In addition to lose noted above and other
staff personnel, WH LINK has enlisted the services of an exp rienced consultant, CHR
Solutions, to assist WH LINK during the implementation of its se ices. CHR Solutions has
experience in many operational and technical facets of the cable television industry. This
experience includes business case analysis to determine feasibilit� and system design and
implementation. CHR Solutions is one of the nation's leadin professional, consulting
engineering firms specializing in the telecommunications
OTHER SYSTEMS
(8) An Identification Of The Municipalities In Which The A plicant Either Owns Or
Operates A Telecommunications Or Cable Coiniunicat ons System, Directly Or
Indirectly, Or Has Outstandin- . Franchises For Which No
6 ystem Has Been Built
WH LINK currently provides telecommunications and data services the City of Otsego. ViH
LINK is also authorized by the FCC to operate an open video system its telephone service area
within the Minnesota cities of Buffalo, Otsego, Plymouth, Medina, japle Grove and Rockford
WH LINK is not currently providing any video services. WH LINK i a new entrant to the video
industry and does not currently own or operate any other systems' e City of Otsego will be
the first community served by WH LINK with respect to video servic s.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(9) Plans For Financing The Proposed System, Which Must Indicate Every Significant
Anticipated Service Of Capital And Significant Limitations Or Conditions With
Respect To The Availability Of The Indicated Sources Of apital
WH LINK has the necessary financial resources to construct and o' rate the proposed system.
WH LINK will utilize its existing network infrastructure to provisi n, the video programming
services through the City. As a result, the only additional cap expenditure necessary to
provision video services in Otsego relates to the acquisition of the cu lomer premises equipment
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or "set-top boxes." WH LINK anticipates the projected cost for the equipment to be
approximately $600-$700 per customer.
WH LINK has received financing from the Rural Telephone Financ Cooperative ("RTFC") in
Herndon, Virginia, for financing its system construction o. The RTFC financino,
Z:� in Otse;
consisted of a secured loan. No additional financing will be required by WH LINK to provision'-'
video services within the City. The projected cost for providing v= to Otsego residents has
been included in WH LINK's total costs of providing communications� services in the City.
C�
There are no significant limitations or conditions with respect to the sources of capital from the
RFTC.
WH LINK was organized on June 15, 1999. As of March 31, 2002, our statement of financial
condition shows Members' Equity in excess of $2.7 million. This i ormation was taken from
our books and records prepared in accordance with generally acce ted accounting principles.
Due to the nature of the confidential and trade secret infon-nation, LINK has not included a
COPY of its most recent financial statements.
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
(10) A Statement Of Ownership Detailing The Cor
e) Po t Organization Of The
Applicant, If Any, Including The Names And Addresses , f Officers And Directors
And The Number Of Shares Held By Each Officer Or Dir�ctor, And Intracompany
Relationship Including A Parent, Subsidiary Or Affiliated �Company
WH LINK isa limited liability company made up of two (2) member4 and they are:
Lakedale Communications, LLC
Wright Hennepin Electric Cooperative Electric Association
As evidenced by the Certificate of Organization issued by the M esota Secretary of State
attached as Appendix D, WH LINK is legally organized as a limited iabili comp y der e
laws of Minnesota, effective June 15, 1999. �ial ty an un th
Officers and Directors:
Directors
Officers/Position
Gene. R. South, Sr.
Pre ident
Mark Vogt
Vice President/ ecretary/Treasurer
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OTHER INFORMATION
A Notation And Explanation Of Omissions Or Other Variations With Respect To
The Requirements Of The Application
Although WH LINK seeks a franchise pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ch. 2�8, there are unsettled legal
questions as to the applicability of Chapter 238 to an OVS operatorl Under the federal Cable
Act, "Any provision of law of any State, political subdivision, or age�'cy thereof, or franchising
authority, or any provision of any franchise granted by such authoritY,� which is inconsistent with
this Chapter shall be deemed to be preempted and superseded." 47 U S C § 556(c). WH LINK
stands by its commitments made in this Application, but by s; m*itting this Application
WH LINK does not waive any rights it may have if its Applic tion were to be denied.
WH LINK also reserves the right to challenge City action granting LINK's Application on
terms inconsistent with those set forth in this Application or applicabl law.
Use of the Rights-of-Wav in the City of Otsego
Historically, the cable franchising process is utilized where the appli ant needs authorization to
use the City's rights-of-way to build and operate its network As such, a provider of cable
services that does not use the rights-of-way (i.e., a satellite provid:r) does not need a cable
franchise.
WH LINK similarly does not need any rights-of-way authorization fr rn Otsego to provide video
services on.its OVS. )WH LINK is a telecommunications carrier r 191ulated by the Minnesota
Public Utilities Commission under Minn. Stat. § 237.01, subd. 6, and ts authorization and use of
rights-of-way is governed by Minn. Stat. § 237.162, subd. 4. In . Ict, WH LINK previously
obtained a permit from the City of Otsego as a telecommunications carrier (see Ap endix D) and
has'already substantially completed building Switched Digital Acc.-ss Network. p The network
is currently operational in portions of Otsego, and has the ability to simultaneously deliver
telephone, video and/or high r'
,, speed Internet services to customers. To the extent WH LINK
builds out this Switched Digital Access Network in the future, it's us of City rights-of-way will
be fully governed by Minn. Stat. § 237.162, subd. 4. 1
As the City is aware, WH LINK has built its Switched Digital Acces, Network in Otsego in full
compliance with the letter and spirit of applicable right-of-way reg lations. WH LINK takes
great care to repair all rights-of-way and, in most cases, leaves such roperty in better condition
than when it started work.
The FCC recently recognized that if a company does not use the right -of-way, it does not need a
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franchise. The FCC concluded that once a company has lawfully pl cled facilities in the public
rights-of-way for the provision of services, the provision of a second, federally -regulated service
over those facilities does not require an additional franchise. the Matter of Tnnii;ry
Ruling and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 02-77, T 101-02
FCC fiarther confirmed that a municipality should not use its manag,
regulate other aspects of service. The FCC stated:
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Facilities, Declaratory
March 15, 2002). The
t of the rights-of-way to
We are concerned that State or local regulations beyond that
necessary to manage righis-of-way could impede comMetition and
t� L_
impose unnecessary delays in costs on the c nt of new
broadband services.
Id. � 104.
Provision of Cable Services Over an Open Video Svstem
WH LINK has been authorized by the FCC to. provide cable services over its OVS pursuant to 47
U.S.C. § 573. As an OVS operator, WH LINK has agreed to open its et ork and to provide up
to two-thirds (2/3) of its channel capacity to qualifying: compe�6vwe video programming
providers. WH LINK has received and responded to requests from competitive video
programming providers. In this Application, WH LINK seeks auth rization to provide cable
services in Otsego only as a federally -authorized OVS operator. If in e future WH LINK seeks
to provide cable services other than as an OVS operator, it will file a s I bsequent application.
Inapplicabilitv of Level Playing Field Requirements of Minn. Stat. 4 238.08
Minn. Stat. § 238.08 states that an additional franchisee in an area must meet "level playing
field" requirements regarding a franchise fee, public, educational d governmental ("PEG,"
access requirements, and the area served. However, the requirem. nts imposed on an OVS
operator comparable to a franchise fee, PEG access, and the area served are established by
S
federal law. I ' n this Application, V;H LINK seeks authorization to rovide service pursuant to
those federal standards.
The requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. § 238.08 are not applicable to WH LINK as an OVS
operator. First, an OVS operator is not required as a matter of fedel-al law to pay a "franchise
fee." Instead, it pays an amount calculated under federal law "in lieu of' a franchise fee. 47
U.S.C. § 547(c)(2)(B); 47 C.F.R. § 76.1511 (OVS operator subject tc payment of fees on gross
revenue "in lieu of franchise fees permitted under Section 622"). By *s Application, WH LINK
seeks a franchise whereby it will pay a gross revenue fee pursuant io federal law in lieu of a
franchise fee pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 238.08.
With regard to PEG access requirements, the FCC's regulations likewise set forth federal
requirements applicable to an OVS provider. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1505. The FCC's PEG access rules
set forth requirements and standards applicable to an OVS operator "for every cable franchise
area with which its system overlaps," 47 C.F.R. § 76.1505(a). The rule allows an OVS operator
to first negotiate with a local franchising authority to establish the OVS operator's obligations
with respect to- PEG channel capacity, services, facilities and equipment. 47 C.F.R.
§76.1501(b). In this Application, WH LINK seeks a franchise that imposes PEG access
obligations in accordance with federal law. Consistent with this fe leral law, WE LINK will
meet PEG access standards equivalent to those imposed on the incur ibent cable operator. WH
LINK understands that the City of Otsego will develop such PEG access standards after it
reviews all applications submitted.
The area served requirement under state law is also specifically addressed and governed by
federal law. An OVS operator that is a local exchange carrier (i.e., WH LINK's status as a
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telecommunications carrier) is authorized by federal law to provide cable services 'only in its
"telephone service area." 47 U.S.C. § 573(a)(1). An OVS operator's "telephone service area" is
defined as "the area within which such carrier is offerincy telephone exchange service." Id.
§ 573(d). WH LINK commits to provide video service in Otsego w�thin its "telephone service
area" as defined by federal law. WH LINK is authorized to provide telephone exchange service
throughout Otsego, and is actually providing such service today in portion of the City. As
WH LINK builds out its network, its telecommunications, cable, and high speed Internet services
(and competitors' video programming services) will be available to inore Otsego residents. In
this Application WH LINKseeks au�'thorization to provide cable seivices over its open video
system in its federal "telephone service area," without being obligated to go beyond that service
area through the imposition of any specific build -out or line -extension pbligations.
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BEFORE THE MR�NESOTA PUBLIC U=IES
CO"SSION
Gregory Scott
I Chair -
Edward A. Garvey C�rnrnissioner
Joe.'Jacobs C mmissioner
Marshall Johnson C rnmissioner
L_ -Roy Koppendrayer Cimmissioner
Gene R. South, Sr., President SERVICE DA JUN 1 5 22000
WH Link, LLC
PO Box 340 DOCKET NO. �-5900/NA-00-485
9938 State iiiahway 55 NW
Annandale, NiN 55302-0340
In the Matter of a Request by WH Link, LLC for Approval for a of Authority to
Provide Statewide Long Distance and Facillities-Based and Resold change and Intrastate
Access Services
The above entitled matter has been considered by the Commission and :he following disposition
made:
I. 'Long distance authority'granted;
2. Facilities -based and resale local authority granted co�ditionally.
Operational authority will be granted upon Commis4ion review and
approval of the Company's interconnection agreements and 911 plan.
3. Tariffs approved as modified by May 16, 2000 fil ing.� -
The Comr-nission agrees with and adopts the recommendations of the epartment of Cornmerce
and the Commission's Consumer Affairs Office which are attached anj hereby incorporated in
the Order.
BY ORDER OF
Burl W. Haar
Executive Secret
(S E A L)
This document can be made available in altemative formats (i.e., large
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callin,a, (651.) 297-4596 (i�oice), (651) 29.7-1200 (TTY), or 1-800-627-3
COMMISSION
, or audio tape) by
(TTY relay s ervi ce).
25 APPENDIX A
In the Niarter of.
WH L=, LLC
Certification to Operaze an
Open Video System
Federal Communications Commission
Before the
Federal Communications Commission
�)`ashin'gton, D.C. 205�54
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Adopted: May3,2001 Released: May 3, 2001
By the Cl -def, Consurn-tr Protection and Competition Division, Cable Services Bureau:
1. INTRODUCTION
DA, 01-1146
1. On April 26, 2001, WH LM, LLC ("LNK") filed an a ' Dplicalibn for certification to
operate an open -video system pursuant to Section 653(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934
("Communications Act") and the Commission's rules.' LDI;K seeks to opeimn an open video systern in
various communities in Minnesota (Service Areas").2 In accordance with our procedures 3 the Commission
published notice of receipt of the LE,,TK certification application� and posted.t�e application on the Intornet.5
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission ("NWSCC") and th Cities of Medina and Otsego
("the Cities") ffitd comments.
2. Pursuant to Section 653(a)(1) of the Communications ct' any entity rneeting the
-ments may obtain certification to operat.- an open video system.' t 1
require Egh f� e brief' period (ten
days) for Conunission review of certification :5.1ings, the Commission co� uded t Congrass intended
'47 U.S.C. § 573(a)(1); 47 C.F.R_ § 76.1502.
'The Service Areas for wEch LD\TK seeks certifcation in NEmiesota are: Buffalo (= 0468); Otsego
(CUDD 0502); Plymouth (CUD 1111); Medina (CUED 0568); Maple Grove (CUED D311); Rocifford (C= 0457),
'See lmplementat�on of Section 302 of the Telecomniunications Act of 1996, Open Video.Sys-tem, Seconj
Report and Order, I I FCC,Rcd 18223,18247(1996) ("Second Report and Order").
'See Public Notice, "WH LINK LLC Files An Application For Open Video System Cerdficadion," DA 01 1 -
1107 (CSB, rel. Ai)ril 27, 200 1),
51le LRqK applicaticnis available Wa the Intemet at http://w�Nw.fcc.-ov/��sb�ovs/cso,�,sce.-.itr.--'.
�See 47 U-S,C. § 573(a)(1); 47 C.F.R. § 76.1501. However, an onerator of 4 cable systern genei-ally may not
obt,-dn such certification within its senrice area unles's it is sub-i-ta to "effective competition" as dcfined in Section
623(l)(1) ofithe Coniinunications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 543J)G).
26 APPENDIX B
Federal Communications Commission I D_-,� 01-1146
there to be a sTrtaraline ' d certification process.' Open video system operators may apply for c.-r-LiEcation at
any point prior to the commencement of service. Open video system oper ors must obtain certification
prior to tlae comm encement of service, allowing suf5cient to co iy� m-ith the Ccnirmission's
requirements rega:-ditz notifications that applicants mun provide to potential p ogrararning providers.'
I h
3. As part of the certification process, the applicant must 4cknowledge and accept t e
cblizations associated with openaTion of an open video system and must,provide certain information
rezardino- its proposed system.' To obtain certification, an ap 1
plicant must file FCC Form 1275, which
requires, among other things: (a) a statement of oAn.-rship, including a list of all aEliated eritities;" (b) a
"D
representation that the applicant will complywith the Commission's regulatioT under Section 653(o) ofthe
Communications Act;" (c) a list of the names of the communitie -3 'Cant intends to serve; (d) a
statement of the anticipated 1:ype and amount of capacity that the system will I)Fo,,ide; and (e) a stazem.ent as
to whether the applicant is a cable operator applying for certification within its cable franchise area.
C,
ii. CONEMENTS
4. . The Cities of Plymouth and Maple Grove, IvEruiesota art-, part of a nine -city consortium
referred to as the NWSCCC that acts as the franchisin- authority for the participating communities. In its
brief one-pagc, conu-nents, NWSCCC does not oppose LD�K's certification, but argues that local
commuaities retain f2anchisinc, authon'tv in connection with OVS service. It states that based upon the
Coniii-iissicn.'s Orde7 on Remand from the Fifth Circuit's decision in Ci� DaHas v. FCC,` localities
er
r
a
, t
g franchising authority with respect to OVS op Consistent with t1ais finding,
retain their existing 'or
NWSCCC requests that any action on LNK's certification application the cities' continuing
franchising authority under applicable Minnesota law." Similarly, in their comments, the Cities do not
oppose certification, but- stateL t Minnesota law requires franchising of competitive systems such as open
video system's and request that any Corrunission certificaticn issued to LINK acknowledg.- that the Cities
'SecondReport and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 18243.
'Id. at 18247; 47 C.F.R_ § 76.1502(a). See also Implementation ofSection 3 2 of the TelecommunicationsA ct
of 1996: Open Video Systems, Order on Remand, 14 FCC kcd 19700, 19705 (1919)(deleting the pm --construction
certification requirement from Section 76.1502(a) of oux rules).
9Second Report and Order, 11 FCC Rcd at 18245-46.
"We note that for purposes of deterininLzi- whether a party is -in affiliate we have adopted the definitions
contained in the notes to Secdon 76.501 of our rules, 47 C.F.R_ § 76.501, with derrain modifications. 47 C.F.R_
§ -1500(g). Generally, we vU consider an entity to be an open video system oper aor's "affLate" if the open video
system operator holds 5% or more of the entity's stock, whether voting or rion-votin Y Implementation of Section 302
oj' the Telecommunications Act
.f 1996, Open Video Systems, Third Report a? d Order and Seco7-zd Order on
Reconsideration, 11 FCC kcd- 20227, 20235 (1996) ("ThirdReport and Order"); 47 �.F.R_ § 1500(ga).
1147 U.S.C. § 573(b). TI-iis provision sets forti,, the Corrimission's requirenirnts regardiiia non -discriminator
y
cax,iage� just and reasonable rates, terrns and conditions; a one-third capacit� lim�it on the amount of acti-,,ated channel
C j -1
capacity ori which an open video system operator may distribute programming when derrumd. for exceeds
system canacity; channel shar—ing, sports txclusilriny, network and Fyridicated exclusi-\rity: and non-
discri�niiuuory treatment in oresenting information to subscribers. See, aiso 47 C.F.R § 1502(la).
12ci"-4 of DaZlas, Toxas v. FCC, 165 F.3d 341 (5" Cit. 1999).
"NIAISCCC Comments at 1.
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Federal Communications Commission I Dzk- 01-1146
111c, I -K's open wid.-c system." Moreover, it asks that the
retain t�dsqincy state law:E7=chis' = authority over LIN
Ccirurnii ssion conclude that the open video c.-rdfic=on may not be sufficient a�thorizarion under M='esoza
iaw to initiarce service of an open vid= system.
III. DISCUSSION
5. LINK has submitted an applica[lon on FCC Form 1275 for certification to operate an open
video system in the Service Areas. We have reviewed the information contain d in LENK's application. As
required by Form 1275, the LINK application provides the followir 9-y information and a separate
mtemlent of ownership listuila affiliated entities; eligibility and compliance
rtpresentaticas; and system
information and verm-cation ' statements. LINK also confirmed that it ser�ed its application upon the
designated telecommunications officials in each of the communities involved.
6. The ten day statutorily mandated review period for open video system certiEcation
applications requires us to confin.- our review to issues conceming LINK's FqC Form 1275 and its related
attachments." a.- pu:-pose- of the open video system certification process is to determine whether LINK's
application complies with Congress' mandate and our regulations." By submi ing a completed Form 1275,
LINK has certified that it will comply with all of the Commission's rules r open video systerns. The
conurients received relate. to a Emchising issue and the assertion that a Eanchi e is required to provide open
video service. With regard to the process of obtaining local fratichising aut�ority, we note that this issue
relates to matters beyond the adequacy and accuracy of LINK's application. � Nevertheless, we note in the
Order on Remand of th2 Fifth Circuit's decision in City of Dallas, Texas v. FCC, the Commission stated
that t�e Fifth Circuit dete =ned that localities retain existing fr=chising au ority, but that localities need
not exercise this authority through the; imposition of open video system dhises." In addition, the'
Commission stated that the decision of whether to impose a fi-ancl-iise on an �pen video system operator is
comxrdtttd to the discretion of the locality."
7. We find that 12�'K has provided the requisite facts and repre�eritatio'ias conc.,r ='Cr the open
video system it.intends to operate and has certified that it "agrees to comply �d r em =' in compliance with
each of the Comraission's regulations" under Section 653(b) of the COMM 1ca ons Act. We note that 11
ion in the LINK ce.rtification filing proves to be Materia y fa;le otrl materially Inaccur-ate, the
any representat , ,IV f�
Corru-nission retains the authority to revoke LINK's certification or impose such other penalties it deems
appropriate, including forfeiture.
N Td
A . at 3.
"See RCY Teleco.m Seniccs of Cahfornia, inc. dlhl� RGV (�f Cahfornia, U FCC Rcd 12009 (1998.).
'701pen Video �ysrems, Order on Reirand, 14 FCC - Rcd 19700, 19704 (1999 .
I sid.
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IV. ORDERING CLAUSES
S. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED, that the application of WH I INK LLC for ce
rZITIcation to
operate an open video system in the Service Areas" IS GRANTED.
9. This action is taken by the Chie� Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable
Services Bureau, pursuant to the authority delegated by Section 0.321 of the C�rnrnission's Rules.20
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS SION
Deborah Klein, Chi�
Consumer Protectio and C inpetition Division
Cable Services Bureau
PSee SuPra n. 2, liscing the communities contained within the Service
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of Minne'sc)
SECRETARY OF STATE
certificate o -f cruanization
1, Mary Kiffmeyer, Secretary of State O'f Minnesota,
do cartify.that: A=tjcles of Cr5anization, duly signeal
have been filed on this date in the office of the Secretary
of state, for the organization of the following limited
liability company, under and in accordance with the
provisions of the chapter of Minnesota Statutas listed
-below.
This limited liability comp&ny is now legallY
crsanizei under laws of Minnesota,
Namt: WH LINK, LLC'
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Chap=sr Formed vmaer: 3:22B
This tertiffica=e haa -I:eem issued on
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31 APPENDIX D
V Charter
�,%IPCCOIVIM UN I CATIONS'
A WIRED WORLD COMPANY-
NLy 6, 2002
Mr. Robert JV. Vose
Kennedy & Graven
470 Pillsbury Center
200 South Sixth Street
NT=eapolis, MN 55402
RE: CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE APPLICATION FOR CITY OF OTSEGO, MN
Dear Bob:
.A=ached please find the completed franchise document requested by the City of Ctsego N4innesora. I have
also attached, for yuur converuience, a copy of the oft- referenced FCC 394 document that was submitted to the
city on the 13th of September 1999. 1 do not represent this copy of an official document to be full and
complete. In the event you find certain information missing from this copy, please refer to the original
documents in the city records.
For the record, Charier Communications is happily cooperating in the requested pplication process. However,
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please understand that it is Charter Communications intention is to proceed i the informal renewal process
dictated by Section 626 of the Cable Act; provided however, it is further unde d that Charter
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Communications reserves its rights under Section 626 to initiate the formal pr7ss at any appropriate future
date, with proper written notice to the city, in the unlikely event the city and Charter are unable to reach an
agreement.
In regards to the $7500 (seven thousand five hundred dollar) application fee, er Communications agrees
to ren -lit a check to the City upon agreement of the followig right of Charter- rnmunumcations. The City of
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Otsego acknowledges that C-liarter Communications may treat an application fee required by the city, as a
franchise fee. In addition, Charter Communications acknowledges that the City serves the right to dispute
any such treatment and we agree to make a good faith effort to resolve the issuije uning the negotiations.
It shall be assumed that these terms are acceptable to the City of Otsego if thez
by NLy 15, 2002. Following said date, Charter Communications shall process a
the city no later than June 15, 2002.
Feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions or concerns.
Best regards, 1,77
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Arne "Tucker" Carlson
Nfumesora Government Relations Director
Charter Communications
Cc: Beth Engel, Charter Communications (Via Email)
Mr. TIM Vowell, Charter Comrnunications (Via Email)
is no response to the contrary
)ucher and forward a check to
1210 Northland Drive, Suite 180 - Mendota Heights, Minnesota�- 55120
www.chartercom.com - tel: 65:L994.6254 - fax: 65L454Z722
Application for the City of Otsego, Minnesota submitted by Charter
Communications May 6, 2002
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1. Plans for channel capacity, including both the total number channels capable of being
energized in the system and the number of channels to be e erg ized immediately;
System is currently under construction to be a Hybrid Fiber Coaxial platform
delivering a capacity of 862 MHz with an average spread of 500 homes per fiber
node.
2. A statement of the television and radio broadcast signals for which permission to carry
will be or has been requested from the Federal Communicati ns Commission;
A statement of all Must Carry and Retransmissio Consent Agreements was
included in a schedule submitted to the city, as pa of the FCC 394 form, on
September 13,1999.
For more system specific broadcast signals please refer to the channel lineup
submitted as Exhibit A.
3. A description of the proposed system design and planned operation, including at least
the following items:
a. the general area for location of antennae and the hea end, if known;
The system will be served from a primary hea end located in Sauk Rapids
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MN, with some services coming form a headen located in Buffalo MN
b. the proposed service area, once system construction is complete (include map);
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The service area currently being provided is or all incorporated areas of
the City of Otsego with a density of 9 homes p r quarter mile.
c. the schedule for activating two-way capacity;
Two-way capacity will be activated as the location is upgraded, and such
upgrade is expected to be completed no later than March 31, 2003.
d. the type of automated services to be provided;
Charter anticipates providing analog and digital service along with high
speed internet access for residential and com ercial use.
e. the number of channels and services to be made available for access cable
broadcasting; and
One analog video channel will be specially dedicated to the city for their
use.
f. a schedule of charges for facilities and staff assistance for access cable
broadcasting.
Charter will provide equipment as defined in MN Statue.
4. The terms and conditions under which particular service is to be provided to
governmental and educational entities;
All Public, Educational and Government access is provided in compliance with all
Federal and State laws. I
5. A schedule of proposed rates in relation to the services to be provided, and a proposed
policy regarding unusual or difficult connection of services;
Please refer to scheduled rate card effective April 1, 2002 submitted as Exhibit B
for current rates. I
6. A time schedule for constructing the system, including the sequence for constructing and
wiring various parts of the City;
The city is already scheduled for an upgrade and is connected with a number of
other cities. It is anticipated that the upgrade will be completed no later than March
31, 2003 with the likelihood of a late 2002 completion.
7. A statement indicating the applicant's qualifications and experience in the cable
communications field, if any;
Please refer to the FCC 394 form submitted on September 13, 1999. Corrections
are attached as Exhibit C.
8. An identification of the municipalities in which the applicant either owns or operates a
telecommunications or cable communications system, directly or indirectly, or has
outstanding franchises for which no system has been built;
Please refer to the FCC 394 form submitted on September 13, 1999.
9. Plans for financing the proposed system, which must indicate every significant
anticipated source of capital and significant limitations or conditions with respect to the
availability of the indicated sources of capital;
Construction is already scheduled and approved under capital budgets for 2002.
Mapping is currently being completed.
10. A statement of ownership detailing the corporate organization of the applicant, if any,
including the names and addresses of officers and director� and the number of shares
held by each officer or director, and intracompany relati nship including a parent,
subsidiary or affiliated company; and
Please refer to the FCC 394 form submitted on September 13, 1999. Corrections
are attached as Exhibit C.
11. A notation and explanation of omissions or other variations with respect to the
requirements of the application.
Please refer to attached letter in reference to Application Fee payment.
Exhibit A
Limited Basic Channels
2 KTCA (PBS)
3 TV Guide Channel
4 WCCO (CBS)
5 KSTP (ABC)
6 CSPAN
7 WFTC (FOX)
8 Public Access
9 KMSP (UPN)
10 WGN Chicago
11 KARE (NBC)
12 Government Access
13 The Learning Channel
14 Great American Country
15 Local Access
16 Public Access
17 KTCI (PBS)
18 KSTC (IND)
19 Home Shopping Network
20 Comm./Ed. Access
21 KPXM (PAX)
22 TBS — Turner Broadcasting
23 KMWB (WB)
24 QVC
Premium and Pay -Per -View
1 STARZ!
25 WDemand I PPV
26 WDemand 4 PPV
27 HBO
28 CINEMAX
29 SHOWTIME
30 THE MOVIE CHANNEL
Expanded Basic Channels
31 Disney Channel
32 Nickelodeon
33 ABC Family
34 CNN
35CNBC
36 Headline News
37 HGTV — Home and Garden TV
38 Nashville Network
39 MTV
40 VH -1
41 AMC —American Movie Classics
42 Lifetime
43 Discovery Channel
44 A&E — Arts & Entertainment
45 TNT — Turner Network Television
46 USA
47 ESPN
48 Fox Sports Network
49ESPN2
50 EWTN/Hallmark
51 Weather Channel
52 Comedy Central
53 MSNBC
54 Sci-Fi Channel
55 Travel Channel
56 Animal Planet
57 History Channel
Addition to Exhibit A
New Channel line-up s ball be actiwfollo sting completion of 862MHz upgrade
Basic Channels
2 KTCA (PBS) — Twin Cites
3 TV Guide Channel
4 WCCO (CBS) — Twin Cites
5 KSTP (ABC) — Twin Cites
6 CSPAN
7 WFTC 29(FOX) — Twin Cities
8 Local Access
9 KMSP (UPN) —Twin Cities
10 WGN - Chicago
I I KARE (NBC) —Twin Cities
12 Government Access
13 Education Access
14 Great American Country
15 Local Access
16 Public Access
17 KTCI (PBS) — Twin Cities
18 KSTC (IND) —Twin Cities
19 Home Shopping Network
20 Comm./Ed. Access
21 KPXM (PAX) — Twin Cites
22 TBS - Aflanta
23 KMWB (WB) — Twin Cites
24 QVC
Expanded Basic Channels
31 Disney Channel
32 Nickelodeon
33 ABC Family
34 CNN
35CNBC
36 Headline News
37 HGTV — Home & Garden TV
38 Nashville Network
39 MTV
40 VH -1
41 AMC — American Movie Classics
42 Lifetime
43 Discovery Channel
44 A&E —Arts & Entertainment
45 TNT — Turner Network TV
46 USA
47 ESPN
48 Fox Sports Net
49ESPN2
50EWTN
51 Weather Channel
52 Comedy Central
53 MSNBC
54 Sci-Fi Channel
55 Travel Channel
56 Animal Planet
57 History Channel
58 Cartoon Network
59 TV Land
60 Hallmark Channel
61 Food Network
62 Golf Channel
63 WE — Women's Entertainment Network
64 Bravo
65CCMN
66 National Geographic
67 The Learning Channel
68 TechTV
69 Outdoor Life
70 Speedvision
71 Univision
72 FX
73 Fox News Channel
74 E!
75 CIVIT — Country Music TV
76 Turner Classic Movies
Digital Cable Channels
100 Noggin
104 Nick GAS
108 Nick Too
112 Discovery Kids
116 Toon Disney
120 BBC America
124 Discovery Home
128 Discovery en Espanol
132 Style
136 DIY — Do It Yourself Network
140 ESPN Classic
144 Boomerang
200 Biography Channel
202 History International
208 Discovery Science
210 Discovery Civilization
212 Discovery Health
216 Bloomberg
218 Fox Sports Worid
220 ESPNews
228 CNN en Espanol
232 CNNFN/Money
300 Sundance
302 Lifetime Movie Network
304 IFC - Independent Film Channel
306 Fox Movie Channel
312 Discovery Wings
314 MuchMusic USA
316 MTV2
318 MTV Espanol
320 MTV X
322 VH -1 Classic
324 VH -1 Soul
326 VH -1 Country
Digital Premium Channels
500 HBO
505 HBO Plus
510 HBO Signature
515 HBO Family
520 HBO Zone
525 HBO Comedy
530 HBO Latino
550 Cinemax
555 More Max
560 Action Max
565 Thriller Max
600 Showtme
605 Showtime Too
610 Showtime Showcase
615 Showtime, Extreme
620 Showtime Beyond
650 The Movie Channel
655 The Movie Channel 2
700 S TIARZI.
705 STARZ! Cinema
710 Black STARZ!
715 STARZ! Family
750 Encore
755 Encore Love Stories
760 Encore Action
765 Encore Mystery
770 Encore True Stories
775 Encore Westerns
Digital PPV and Music
Channels
800 PPV Previews
801 34 PPV Channels
850 12 NBA PPV channels
865 9 NHL/MLB PPV
890 4 Mature PPV channels
901 45 Digital Music Formats
Exhibit B
Serving Otsego, Rockford, Dayton, Maple Lake, Delal�lo,
Watertown, Dassel, Cokato, and surrounding Townships.
800-581-0081 1
Charter Leadership Package .......... $63.15
50 Cable Networks
• 2 Pay -Per -View Channels
• HBO
• Showtime
• Cinemax
• The Movie Channel
• STARZ!
• Converter
Individual Service Prices
Expanded Basic — 50 channels ...............................................
$20.95
Limited Basic — 23 channels (included in Expanded Basic) $ 13 ' '50
All Premium Services ................................................................
$31.20
Charter MVP Package - HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, TMC ......
$22.25
Any 3 Premium Services ...........................................................
$18.50
Any 2 Premium Services ...........................................................
$14.50
Any Single Premium Service (except STARZ!) .......................
$10.50
STARZ! .......................................................................................... $8.95
Premium and PPV Service Prices are in Addition to Expanded Basic Service and
Monthly Converter Rental
Addressable Converter Rental ....................................................
$2.00
Remote Control Rental ..................................................................
$1.20
Channel Guide Magazine ............................................................ $3195
Pay -Per -View Movies ...................................................................
$ 199
Wire Maintenance Protection ..................................................... $2.45
Installation and Other Fees
New I nstallation S 42.50
Reconnect Service --- $ 25.50
Office Change of Service - $ 2.00
57 Channels Total!
All monthly service prices and fees are subject to MN state tax
and local franchise fees.
Additional Outlets Installation
at time of initial install -- S 13.50
after initial install --- $ 25.50
Hourly Service Charge - $ 23.89
Exhibit C
Charter
COMMUNICATIONS'
A WIRED WORLD COMPANY -
We started with cable
Now we're working on bringing our customers the world.
Today, technology evolves at a dizzying pace. Information races by at the speed of light. Making it all accessible, useful, and
fun is our job. We're Charter Communications.
We started in 1993 as a cable television company. Today, we're the fourth-largest broadband communications business in the
country, with millions of customers throughout the nation. And, we're still growing.
The Wired World
More than 25 years ago, Paul Allen, the chairman of Charter Communications, foresaw i technological revolution. He called it
the Wired World.
His idea has been fueled by the availability of affordable personal computers, g. __1 i of broadband networks, startling
advances in digital technology and the explosion of the Internet as a vehicle for commerce, education and entertainment.
Through numerous investments in a broad range of companies, including Charter Communications, Allen's vision of a Wired
World is becoming a reality that is open to all.
A Focus on the Customer
Charter Communications started with one goal: To provide its customers with high-quality service, the latest technology and
a range of programming -- all at a fair price. That hasn't changed.
In fact, as digital technology melds together video, audio, personal computing and the Internet, our goal is to make sure that
the Wired World is accessible to everyone, not just a few technical wizards.
Through 2002, we'll be investing $3.5 billion to upgrade our broadband networks throu hout the country. It's how we'll
deliver the benefits of technology to each of our customers.
Broadband -- A Better Path
The same cable that delivers television to our customers also has the capacity to transport large amounts of information to
both televisions and personal computers at rates much faster than conventional telepho e lines.
We call our network of fiber-optic lines and coaxial cable a broadband infrastructure . Th t's because its "bandwidth," the
range of frequencies it can carry, is much greater than the existing copper phone lin es.
For our customers, that means a wider choice of television programming, high-speed Internet access, digital cable television,
video on demand and the capacity to deliver whatever services the future brings.
"For over a decade, I have been pursuing a vision of a Wired World where e e would be interconnected
in a global network, providing immediate a vailability to information and res anywhere in the world."
PaulAllen,
Chairman
Exhibit C
Charter
COMMUNICATIONS'
A WIRED WORLD COMPANY -
Board of Directors
Paul Allen
Chairman
Paul G. Allen owns and invests in a suite of companies exploring the potential of digital �ommunications and a wired world.
Allen's business strategy includes encouraging communication and synergy between his, 140 portfolio companies for mutual
benefit. His primary companies include Vulcan Ventures Inc., and Vulcan Northwest Inc,, of Bellevue, Washington, and
Charter Communications of St. Louis. Allen is owner of the Portland Trail Blazers NBA team and the Seattle Seahawks NFL
franchise, a partner in the entertainment studio DreamWorks SKG, and holds investments in more than 140 new media
companies. Allen co-founded Microsoft Corporation with Bill Gates in 1975 and served as the company's executive vice
president of research and new product development, the company's senior technology post, until 1983. Allen gives back to
the community through the six Allen Charitable Foundations, which support arts, medical, forest protection and other
charitable needs in the Pacific Northwest. He is the founder of Experience Music Project in Seattle and Clear Blue Sky
Productions in Bellevue.
Carl Vogel
President & Chief Executive Officer
Carl Vogel is President & Chief Executive Officer of Charter. He is also is a member of C arter's Board of Directors and its
Executive Committee.
Mr. Vogel has more than 20 years experience in telecommunications and the subscription television business. Prior to joining
Charter in October 2001, he was a Senior Vice President of Liberty Media Corp., and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty
Satellite and Technology. Prior to joining Liberty� Mr. Vogel was an Executive Vice Presid�ent & Chief Operating Officer of Field
Operations for AT&T Broadband and Internet Services with responsibility for managing pperations of all AT&T cable
properties. Mr. Vogel also previously served as CEO of Primestar and Star Choice, and Was Chief Operating Officer and later
President of EchoStar Communications. He began his telecommunications career at 3ones Intercable.
Marc Nathanson, Vice Chairman
Former Chairman & CEO of Falcon Cable
Marc Nathanson was Chairman and CEO of Falcon Cable and its predecessors from 1975 to 1999, and prior to 1995, he also
served as President Before 1975, he held executive positions with Teleprompter Corporatation, Warner Cable and Cypress
Communications Corporation. Mr. Nathanson served as Chairman and CEO of Enstar Communications Corporation from 1988
to 1999. He also serves as the Director of the National Cable Television Association, Director of Digital Entertainment
Network, and an Advisory Board member of TVA (Brazil).
Ronald Nelson, Director
COO of DrearnWorks
Ronald Nelson is a founding member of DreamWorks, where he has served in executiv� management since 1994. In 15 years
at Paramount Communications, he held a variety of operating and executive positions. Mr. Nelson also serves on the Board of
Directors of Advanced Tissue Services.
Exhibit C
Nancy Peretsman, Director
Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Allen & Co.
Nancy Peretsman has been a Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Allen & Company, an investment banking
firm, since 1995. From 1983 to 1995, she was an investment banker at Salomon Brothers, where she was a Managing
Director since 1990. Ms. Peretsman also serves on the Board of Directors of Oxygen Media, New Sub Services and
Priceline.com.
Bill Savoy, Director
President, Vulcan Northwest Inc.
Vice President, Vulcan Ventures Inc.
William D. Savoy is President of Vulcan Ventures Inc., the investment organization of Paul G. Allen. From 1987 until
November 1990, Mr. Savoy was employed by Layered, Inc. and became its President in 1988. Mr. Savoy serves on the
Advisory Board of DrearnWorks SKG and also serves as director of Charter Communications, Inc., drugstore-com, Go2Net,
Inc., High Speed Access Corporation, Metricom, Inc., Peregrine Systems, Inc., RCN Corporation, Telescan Inc., Ticketmaster
Online-CitySearch, Inc., USA Networks, Inc., and Value America. Mr. Savoy holds a B.S. �n Computer Science, Accounting,
and Finance from Atlantic Union College.
John Tory
President & Chief Executive Officer, Rogers Cable Inc.
John H. Tory is President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Cable Inc., C�aonada's I st broadband cable operator. Prior
ar9e.
to his current position, Mr. Tory of CEO of Rogers Media Inc. Before joining gers, he tas a corporate law partner at Tory,
Tory, DesLauriers & Binnington, on of Canada's largest law firms. Mr. Tory also serves ao a director of Rogers Cable Inc.,
Rogers Media Inc., Cara Operations Limited, Enbridge Consu'mers Gas, the Toronto BluE Jays Baseball Club and Outdoor Life
Canada Network.
Larry Wangberg
Chairman and CEO of TechTV
Larry Wangberg was Chairman and CEO of TechTV from 1997 to 2002. Prior to TechTV, he was Chairman and CEO of
Stai-Sight Telecast Inc. Mr. Wangberg served as Chairman and CEO of Times Mirror Cable Television and Senior Vice President
of the parent Times Mirror Co. from 1983 to 1994. Prior to that, he was President and COO of Warner Amex Cable?s Metro
Division. Before entering the cable television industry; he held various posts in engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing,
international and acquisitions with Xerox and KMS Industries. He currently serves as Director for TechTV Corp., Autodesk
Inc., ADC Telecommunications and the advisory group of Rustic Canyon Group.
Exhibit C
Executive Committee
Dave Andersen
Senior Vice President, Communications
As the Senior Vice President of Communications, Dave Andersen oversees all communications activities including media
relations, public relations, investor relations, and industry and community affairs. Before joining Charter in May 2000, Mr
Andersen was Vice President of Communications for CNBC. Prior to CNBC, he was Vice President of Public Affairs for Cox
Communications, Inc., where he established the Public Relations Department in 1982. HL% began his career with the General
Motors Public Relations staff in 1971.
Mr. Andersen holds numerous honors and distinctions in the cable television industry and the public relations field. He was a
co-founder of the Cable Television Public Affairs Association and Cable in the Classroom
Junior Achievement of Metropolitan St. Louis. I Program; and serves on the Board of
Dave Barford
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
As Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Dave Barford is responsible for
operations in 40 states. Mr. Barford has been with the company since July 1995 when
the Western Region in Los Angeles. In 1997, he was promoted and relocated to St. Lc
Operations for Charter's Western Division. He was promoted to Executive Vice Preside
2000.
!rseeing all facets of Charter
joined as Senior Vice President of
as Senior Vice President of
& Chief Operating Officer in August
Prior to joining Charter, he served in several senior marketing and operations roles at C4mcast: Cablevision for eight years. His
last position at Comcast was as Vice President of Operations in the International Divisio in Mexico, South America, and new
Business Development in Europe.
Kent Kalkwarf
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Kent Kalkwarf is Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. With responsibility for all finance, acquisition and
accounting functions. Mr. Kalkwarf joined Charter in July 1995 as Vice President, Finance and Acquisitions. In 1997, he was
named Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. He was promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
in August 2000.
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Kalkwarf was a Senior Tax Manager for Arthur Andersen eOfied Public Accountants. With
Arthur Andersen, Mr. Kalkwarf was primarily involved in the consumer products and te� ommunications service lines. He has
extensive experience in the mergers and acquisitions area and in the formation of pa rships, both in the cable and real
estate industries. He also headed the international tax practice for Arthur Andersen in Louis, where he was involved with
international acquisitions and divestitures and significant foreign tax credit planning.
Steve Schumm
Executive Vice President & Assistant to the President
Steve Schumm joined Charter as Executive Vice President & Assistant to the President in December 1998. His responsibilities
include assisting Charter President and CEO Carl Vogel in the day-to-day management qf the company, including overseeing
operations, operating and capital budgets, and financial assessment of business plans f6r new technology products. He has
direct responsibility for Regulatory Compliance and Planning, Financial Controls and the, Information Technology departments
as well as National Data Centers in St. Louis and Dallas. I
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Schumm was the managing partner of Ernst & Young, LLPs St. Louis off ice. He brings to Charter
more than 2S years' experience in public accounting.
Curt Shaw
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Curt Shaw joined Charter in February 1997 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Shaw is responsible
for all legal aspects of Charter's business, including major transactions and the duties of the corporate secretary.
Mr. Shaw has more than 25 years' experience as a corporate lawyer, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures,
public offerings, financing, and federal securities and antitrust law.
Steve Silva
Executive Vice President & Chief Technical Officer
Steve Silva joined Charter in April 1995 as Director of Billing Services. He was promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief
Technical Officer in October 2001.
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Silva served in many roles at Cable Data, including implementing the first interactive services test
in the cable industry and performing operational and technology audits for various Multiple System Operators such as TCJ
Time Warner, Viacom, SNET and Cox Communications. Mr. Silva has also been a leader in developing the convergence of
voice and video services in the cable industry. In addition, he designed national and regional data centers and data network
architecture. I
Exhibit C
Management Committee
Chris Fenger
Senior Vice President, Operations - Western Division
Chris Fenger joined Char -ter in late 1998 as Senior Vice President, Operations for the company's North Central Region. In
January 2002, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations for the company's Western Division. Mr. Fenger is
responsible for overseeing the company's North Central, Northwest and Western Regions, which include operations in eight
states and serve some 2 million customers. He brings to Charter more than 20 years' 7erience in the cable industry.
Mr. Fenger takes an active role in the community and has held various positions with th Delaware, Maryland and
Washington D.C. Cable Associations.
Eric Freesmeier
Senior Vice President - Administration
Eric Freesmeier joined Charter in April 1998. He is responsible for managing the company's human resources division, which
includes the Employee Relations, Labor Relations, EEO/Diversity, Employment and Devel6pment, Payroll, Compensation and
Benefits departments; as well as the Risk Management, Aviation, Corporate Real Estate pnd Facilities Management
departments. Mr. Freesmeier brings to Charter more than 20 years experience in the hu an resources and administration
fields.
Throughout his career, Mr. Freesmeier has held numerous leadership position both in toe business sector and in the
community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Cable and TelecommuOications Human Resources
Association and the AAIM Management Association. He has served as President of the St. Louis Area Business Health
Coalition, Chairman of the National Retail Federation, Specialty Retail Human Resources�Group and was a co-founder and
President of the Gateway Health Purchasers Association.
Tom Jokerst
Senior Vice President, Advanced Technology
Tom Jokerst joined Charter in December 1993 as Senior Vice President, Engineering. In 1998, he was named Senior Vice
President, Advanced Technology. Prior to joining Charter, Mr. 3okerst was Director of Engineering for Continental Cablevision.
While on a two-year leave from Continental, he participated in CableLabs' Executive on Loan Program where he was
instrumental in the development of a unique digital video impulse noise reducer.
Among his numerous industry activities, Mr. Jokerst served as Chairman of the National �able Television Association
Engineering Committee and of the CableLabs Consumer Electronics Subcommittee. He Jerved on the Board of Directors of
the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and is a senior member of SCTE. In 1996, he was honored by being
named to the Cable TV Pioneers. I
Ralph Kelly
Senior Vice President, Treasurer
Ralph Kelly joined Charter in March 1993 as Vice President, Finance, a position he held until April 1994 when he left Charter
to become Chief Financial Officer of CableMaxx, Inc., a wireless cable television operator. Mr. Kelly returned to Charter as
Senior Vice President - Treasurer in February 1996. His responsibilities include overseeing all treasury activities, including
cash management and interest rate hedge activities. He is also involved with Charter's finance and acquisition efforts. Mr.
Kelly has worked in the cable industry since 1984. He is a certified public accountant and has served on the accounting
committee of the National Cable Television Association.
David McCall
Senior Vice President, Operations - Eastern Division
David McCall joined Charter in January 1994 as Southeastern Regional Operations Manager. In 1998, Mr. McCall was named
Senior Vice President, Operations for Charter Communication's Eastern Division, with responsibility for overseeing regional
groups in Charter's Gulf Coast, Mid -South, Northeast and Southeast Regions, serving sorne 2.8 million customers.
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. McCall was with Crown Cable and its predecessor, Cencom qble Associates, Inc. from 1983 to
1993. 1
John Pietri
Senior Vice President - Engineering
John Pietri joined Charter in January 1999 as Senior Vice President, Engineering. Mr.
experience in the cable industry. Throughout his career he has held a variety of tech
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Pietrii was Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Off icer
responsibility for technical operations and standards for all of the company's cable s�
rebuild/upgrade projects; routine maintenance and installation practices; capital coni
compliance and reporting.
Mike Riddle
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mike Riddle joined Charter in November 1999 as Senior Vice President & Chief Infc
determining the overall strategic design and implementation of the Company's info
operations. He brings to Charter more than 20 years' experience in telecommunica
i has more than 25 years
management positions.
�Marcus Cable in Dallas, with
rns including new construction and
; purchasing; and regulatory
on Officer, with responsibility for
:)n technology, and directing on-going
and cable services.
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Riddle was with Cox Communications. At Cox, Mr. Riddle developed and launched the information
technology platform used to support the core business and broadband initiatives.
Diane Schneiderjohn
Senior Vice President — Marketing & Programming
Diane Schneiderjohn is Senior Vice President of Marketing and Programming. She is responsible for all marketing and
programming functions.
Ms. Schneiderjohn was previously Managing Partner of Carlsen Resources International in San Francisco, a division of Carlsen
Resources, Inc., a domestic and international executive search and -organizational development firm. Prior to joining Carlsen,
she was a Senior Vice President with Turner International Asia-Pacific, overseeing all aspects of distribution sales for Turner
products and networks, including CNN, and managing seven overseas sales off ices. Ms. Schneiderjohn first went to Asia in
1995 as Vice President of Marketing, creating Turner International's marketing organization and activities to support network
launches.
Prior to Turrier International, Ms. Schneiderjohn spent nearly 12 years with Viacom's Ca le Division, advancing to Corporate
Vice President of Marketing, Programming and Sales.
Ms. Schneiderjohn has served on numerous boards and advisory committees, including the national board of Women in Cable
and Telecommunications (WICT), the national board of the National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC),
and the board of the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia.
Bill Shreffler
Senior Vice President, Operations — Central Division
Bill Shreffler was promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations for the company's newl�-created Central Division in January
2002. He joined Charter in November 1999 as Vice President, Operations, with responsibility for managing the company's
Michigan Region. In March 2001, Mr. Shreffler was named Senior Vice President, Operations for the company's Central
Region. In his current position, he is responsible for overseeing the company's Central, Michigan and National Regions, which
include operations in 14 states and serve some 2 million customers. He brings to Charter more than 15 years' experience in
the cable industry.
Prior to joining Charter, Mr. Shreffler was Managing Director for Cablevision 'in Woodb N.Y. He was charged with managing
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all facets of multi -product field service operations, dispatch, and customer service centle. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Shreffler
was with Century Communications, most recently as Group Vice President. He was respqnsible for managing the company's
Southern California region in Santa Monica, Calif. Prior to that, he was General Manager r Continental Cablevision in
Chicago, Ill.
ITEM 9.1.B.
MEMO
Date: May 7, 2002
To: Mayor & Council
From: City Administrator Mike Robertson
Re: Annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference
I have enclosed a copy of the registration materials
for the annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference.
I would urge Councilmembers to take a look at the
information to see if they would be interested in
attending. Suzanne went last year and she got a lot
out of the conference. There are funds budgeted in the
Mayor/Council budget for Council to attend conferences.
Please let me know if you are interested and I will
sign you up. I am planning to attend the conference.
2002 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference
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,,ighbors
tizens
ays
iAW's, 89th Annual Conference
June 18-21, 2002
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
Register online anytime: www.imnc.org
"If civilization is to
survive, we must cultivate
the science ofhuman
relationships—the ability
of allpeoples, of all kinds,
to live together, in the
same world atpeace. "
—Franklin D. Roosevelt
Award Winning
Rochester, Minnesota
Home ofthe world-renowned
Mayo Medical Center
Home of the largest IBM
complex under one roof
Home to prestigious awards
thatplace it amongAmerica�
Most Liveable Cities
Home to 85,806 adults,
kids, elders, men, women,
mechanics, nurses, arti . sts,
executives, pet lovers, teachers,
athletes, community builders,
and dreamers—a diversity
Of cu Itu res a nd co m m u n ities
Host to LMC� 2002
Annual Conference
Minnesota is home to a rich diversity of cultures.
Our first immigrants arrived in the 1830s to work in lumbering and
farmina. New neiahbors of African descent moved to Minnesota after
the Civil War, and lived and worked mainly in M1innesotYs cities. By
1900, Scandinavians outnumbered those from my single country. Later,
nearly half of all Minnesotans were of German ancestry. In the 1920s,
migrant farm workers of Mexican descent made way for Spanish-
speaking, citizens, and in the 1980s, I'vIinnesota became home to many
Southeast Asian refu-ees.
0
The 2000 Census tells Minnesotds latest story of a changing cultural
landscape. Whether you're a leader in a rural city or in the metro,
whatever the economic base of your community, whatever your city I s
opportunities disguised as challenges—you are leading in a climate of
unparalleled change.
LMC's 2002 Annual Conference brings you this year's Conference
theme—New Neighbors, New Citizens, New *ays.
It's exclusively geared to leaders like you, spodig ting strategies and
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inspiration to help you connect effectively with 01 your citizens'.
Tuesday,
June 18
Registration
Open -3 p.m.
Exhibitor
Welcome
Reception -4 p.m.
Minnesota Cities:
The Greatest
Show on Earth
ftaturing world-
famous Lazer
Vaudeville
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday,
June 19
Cities' Exposition
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Opening Keynote:
Michael A. Guido,
Mavor, Dearborn
Michigan -8:45
Conference Within a
Conference— 10:4 5 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:45 a.m.
Exhibitor and TvfWCG
Luncheons -12 p.m.
Mini -Conference:
Meeting Challenges
Facing All Elected
Officials -1:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
1:30 p.m.
LMC Sponsors' Circle
Door Prize Awards
4:45 p.m.
City Night in Rochester
f-ru ring greatfood
and Herman� Hermits!
6 p.m.
Thursday,
June 20
Cities' Exposition
7:30-11:30 a.m.
LNIC qries' Forum
a modenited discussion
witb Mjinnesota�
Gubernatorial
candidates -8:30 a.m.
Spotlig ton
Homel nd Securitv
10:45 m.
Spoilig t on Spouses
and Partners
Ed Fiscber, political
cartoonft-10:45 a.m.
Concu enE Sessions
10:45 m.
Mayo 'Association
Luncheon and LIAC
Annual Meeting
12 p.
Con rrent Sessions
2:30 m.
Recep ion for Mayors
5-6 p.
LMC--JRecepcion and
Awar Banquet -6 p.m.
Friday,
June 21
Cultural Diversity
Community
Breakfast -8 a.m.
City Achievement
Awards -9 a.m.
Finale Keynote:
Edward T
Creagan, MD
9 a.m.
Close -1 1:30 a.m.
2002 LMC Annual Conference Register online anytime: www.imne.org
L=Geneiral Sessions
Opening Keynote Address
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2002, 8:45 A.M.
Strengthening the Bonds of Community:
Committing to the Common Good
lyfichaelA. Guido, Mayor, Dearborn, Michigan
Michael Guido has been the Mayor of his hometown since 1986. The son of Italian
immigrants to America, Mayor Guido developed a deep appreciation for Dearborr�s enviable way of life,
which fueled his passion for serving the citizens of his city, and for helping it prosper.jAr 23, he became
the youngest person elected to Dearborr�s City Council, and after serving two terms' e became the
youngest Mayor in Dearborn's history. Mayor Guido bases his ad -ministration on val es of public service,
accountability and accessibility. He adds a focus on innovation, and technologies tha deliver services
effectively and efficiently. His vision and leadership have strengthened Dearborn's neig�borhoods, bolstered its
downtown business and catalyzed growth in its industrial, manufacturing and techn�logy sectors. His record
of success has contributed to his emergence as a national leader, shaping public polic es that affect America�s
urban centers. Mayor Guido is a member of the Board of Directors of the National �eague of Cities, and
since Sept. 11, has co-chaired NLCs Homeland Security Commit -tee. Additionally, he serves on the Executive
Committee of the United States Conference of Mayors.
LIVIC Cities' Forum
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2002, 8:30 A.M.
Meet Minnesota's Gubernatorial Candidates!
With Political Commentary by Lilly Goren, Ph.D. and Lisa Disch, Pb.D.
In November, Minnesota will elect its Governor—in this year's Forum, gubernatori
directly to the issues that affect local government. The candidates' discussion will bi
well-informed and energetic political science leaders from Minnesota�s academic col
Political Science Chair at the College of St. Catherine, and Lisa Disch, Associate Pr
Science at the University of Minnesota, add sparkle and wit with commentary guar
your understanding and point of view.
V
Finale Keynote Address
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2002, 9:00 A..M.
How to Live Long Enough to Collect Your Pension:
Proven Tips for the Long Haul
Edward T Creagan, MD, Division ofMedical Oncology, Mayo
[ candidates speak
moderated by two
munity. Lilly Goren,
fessor of Political
ateed to broaden
School
Many conference -goers will remember Dr. Creagan from LMC's 1909 visit to Rochester.
He was such a hit, we invited him back! He's got more to say to us following the distressful events of
Sept. 11, motivating our city I s leaders to cultivate healthful attitudes and practic:peroven to keep us in
the game for the long haul. Once again, Dr. Creagan translates the wisdom 0�� ster's world-class health
industry to the interests of effective local government. He is a consultant in the Di ision of Medical
Oncology at Mayo Clinic and is currently the American Cancer Society Professor f Clinical Oncology
and the Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine. Dr. Creagan earned his medi credentials in
Philadelphia and New York, then specialized in internal medicine at the Universi of Michigan. He was
appointed to the staff of the National Cancer Institute and then arrived at Mayo- linic, remaining there
for over 25 years. Dr. Creagan is known for his engaging speaking style aj observations of life.
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Register online anytime: www.imnc.org 1 2002 LIVIC Annual Conference
�Co�ncurrent S�eessions
Wednesday Spotlights
LMC Conference Within a Conference (CWQ:
New Neighbors, New Citizens, New Ways:
Moving Ahead Together
MWCG Mini -Conference:
Meeting Challenges Facing All Elected Officials
V
Concurrent Sessions I/Choose One
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Implementing an EPA Stormwacer Program
in 3 Months or Less
N�atnal Standards for Fire Departments
' ' r
V�4 Hour City Hall: E -Gov't Basic Tools & More
"I"
Srhow Me the Money: The Evolving Scace-Local
V Fiscal Relationship
City and Community Organizations:
Working to Benefit the Community
C`WC Session #1:
What Makes a Welcoming Community?
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Concurrent Sessions II/Choose One
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Reclaiming Our Community History
V,C'onsolidation of Public Safety Services:
Should We or Shouldr�t We?
iV'1?Cy erCrime & Information Security
My,C 2002 Legislative Update
AI'WCG Mini -Conference:
Meeting Challenges Facing All Elected Officials, Part I
CWC Session #2:
Understanding and Achieving Cultural Competency
at City Hall
Concurrent Sessions III/Choose One
3:15-4:45 p.m.
Especiallyfor Youth Delegates:
VZT ic To Be Announced
eggional Cooperation in Rural Minnesota
SpF Kal Assessments: An Over -view of Use and Process
/� Do's & DorAs for City Councils Threatened
with Litigation
Af WCG Mini -Conference:
Meeting Challenges Facing All Elected Officials, Part 2
CWC Session #3:
Multicultural Communities: Strategies and Resources
Thursday Spotlight$
LMC Cities' Forum 2002:
Meet MinnesoEds Gubernatorial Candidates!
With Commentary by Li16 Goren, Pb.D and Lisa Discb, Ph -D
Featured Track -
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Spotlight on Spouses and Partners:
What's So Funny?
Political Cartoons with Ed Fischer
Concurrent Sessio;S IV/Choose one
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Especiallyfor Youth Delegates.
ToXc to be announced
ye of the Beholder: Ho Different Groups
View the Same Issue
EZS�0" * adyfi r5mall Cities.
VP .10 Personnel Praai�es & Issues of Interest
presented in cooperation with the Minnesota
Association of Small Ci.1 es)
E,peciallyfior Metro Citz :
Housing --Secrets to Suwess in Your Community
�*eciallyjor Greater Mj V Urban Centers:
,,Annexation Anxieties
(presented in cooperati n with the Coalition of Greater
Minnesota Cities)
VrFerred Track:
0
omeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
L L.�
ocal Leaders MobiliziOg the Community
Spotlight on Spouses anil Partners:
What's So Funny?
Political Cartoons wi �Ed Fischer
Concurrent Sessi
2- 0-4: p.m.
7 J�v ntown Developm
1 ning for Your Futi
.
Especiallyfor Metro Cij
Metropolitan Council
(presented in cooperat
of Metropolitan Muni
Especiallyfor GreaterA
Z�,mtCo renhensiv Plann
-'red rck.e
T
om 1, Se
nd crity &
Is -Your City Ready Fo
V/Choose One
in a Changin� World
WorkForce
with the Association
Urban Centers:
for Rapid Growth
Emergency Preparedness
Disaster?
2002 LMC Annual Conference Register online anytime: www.imnc.org
E,-�Conference Highlights
LWednesday Highlights
A Conference Within a Conference:
New Neighbors, New Citizens,
New Ways: Moving Ahead Together
Take advantage of this day -long look at our
featured topic—leading within Minnesords
increasingly diverse cultural landscape. Featured
strategies and tools will assist you to be a more
effective leader in todays climate of change.
A 3 -session workshop
(no additionalfee required)
• Whar Makes a Welcoming Community?
withfolloa-up commentsftom Keynote Speaker
Mayor Michael Guido
• Understanding and Achieving Cultural
Competency at City Hall
• Multicultural Communities: Strategies and
Resources
A Mini -Conference:
Meeting Challenges Facing
All Elected Officials
Presented by Minnesota Women
in City Govemment
1:30-5 p.m.
LMC Sponsors' Circle
Door Prize Awards
Door Prizes Every City Can Use!
4:45-6 p.m.
Visit Cities' Exposition 2002 to win great prizes
for your city. (You must be present to win�
Exhibitors' Welcome Reception
Our exhibitors greec you at Registration with tasty
bites and a cash bar that's a perfect warm-up for the
Kickoff Event that follows!
Minnesota Cities:
The Greatest Show on Earth
Thrill to a wild and wonderful circus theme,
featuring world-famous Lazer Vaudeville!
LMC Cities' Forum 2002
Meet Minnesota's Gubernatorial Candidates!
With Political Commentary by Lilly Goren, Ph.D.
and Lisa Disch, Ph.D.
Featured Track
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
The tragic events of 911 remind city leaders to take
steps to review and update their city's emergency
management plan. Attend Thursday's featured crack
and heai a local community's remarkable story. Later,
learn the role of the elected official in an emergency and
participate in a fascinating tabletop demonstration.
Local Leaders Mobilizing the Community
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
Is Your City Ready for Disaster?
2:30-4:30 p.m.
What's So Funny?
Political Cartoons with Ed Fischer
Spotlight on Spouses and Partners!
10:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
This year's speaker is sure to provide just the right blend
of laugh -out -loud cartoons, quotrs, and tales! Ed Fischer
is the editorial cartoonist for the Poches t*er Post -Bulletin
and is syndicated in 90 other newspapers. His cartoons
have been reprinted in Time and Newsweek magazines
and in the World Book Encyclopedia, as well as many text-
books and other publications. "My business is to make
people laugh," Ed Fischer says. "If there's a message there
to help or enrich people's lives, so much the better."
Mayors' Reception
Sponsored by the Nfinnesota ayors' Association
5-6 p.m.
City Night in Rochester
Features Herman's Hermits!
The Hermar�s Hermits Concert is not included in your
registration fee" reservation and additional $6 fee required.
Sign up on the Registration For7.
0
Bring the Family
Visit southeast Minnesota ' s Am' h Country, or tour Mayo
Clinic's state-of-thc art facilities featuring the Gonda
Building" the new gem of the 1:1ochester skyline.
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Bonus Fun—Free Admission to Rochesterfest!
All Annual Conference participants receive a Rochesterfest
button" free admission to many delightful activities that
celebrate Rochester!
Register online anytime: www.imnc.org 2002 LIVIC Annual Conference
2002 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference e June 18-21, 2002, , Rochester, Minnesota
Cancellation/Substitution Policy: if you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a cancellation
.e ($75jor Full Conference or $50jor One -Day) will be applied if written cancellation is faxed, c -mailed or postmarked by 4:30 p.m., May 31, 2001 Cancellations arc
aot accepted by phone. We regret that no refunds wdl be made after lklay 31, 2002. If your registration was paid, LIMC w-fll refund the balance. If your registration
was not paid yet, LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax cancellation notice to Rebecca Erickson at (651) 281-1296, e-mail to rerickso@]'mnc.org, or mail to:
League of Minnesota Cities, Attn: Rebecca Erickson, 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044.
Duplicate thisjormfor multiple registrations. Please sype orprint clearlx
Option # 1:
Full Conference Registration
0 Advance Registration: S315
(throughMay 31, 2002)
F1 On -Sire Registration: S345
(afier Alay 31, 2002)
D Company Rep Registration: $495
Name for badge —
City or organization
Mailing address —
City
For complete details on whatyour repstranon fee includes. seepage at rigbr.
Option #2: One -Day Only Registration (.Zrcr1y..edy)
El Wedriesday-Only Registration or
Thursday -Only Registration (doer wt imh�deAds &nqwr)
0 Advance Registration: S 180 r;hrougb M�y 31, 2002)
0 On -Site Registration: S 19 5 (after May 31, 2002)
City contact:
Registration confirmation will be mailed to your city clerk
at ci�l ha14 or weY1 e-mail it to thefodo wing address.- —
Youth name for badge
Mailing address —
City
Registration confirmation will be mailed royou at the
address above, or weV e-mail it to thefollowing address:
Chaperone name for badge
Tide
Option #3:
El Youth Delegate Registration
[I Youth Delegate Discounted
Registration: $75
C1 Adult Chaperone Discounted
Registration: $115
State — Zip
Daytime phone (
For complete details, see page at rigbt.
City or organization
State
11 1 will attend the MWCG luncheon on Wednesday, June 19 (held during the Exhibitors' Luncheon). (There is no 4d4tionalfeefor this luncheon.)
Name for badge
Name for badge
Name for badge
Family & Guest Meal & Event Tickets:
Wednesday Exhibicor Luncheon — ticket(s) @ S12 each
Wednesday City Night Picnic Meal — ticket(s) @ $14 each
C1 Adult 11 Child Family and Guest Registration: There
is no fee for family members or guests to
C3 Adult 11 Child attend conference sessions, but meal
El Adult E-] Child tickets must be purchased separately.
Purchase Herman's
Thursday Mayors' Luncheon ticket(s) @ $18 each Hermits concert
Thursday Awards Banquet— ticket(s) @ $30 each I tickets below 'V
Reserve — spot(s) at die Herman's Hermits Concert on June 19. 1 will include an additionad fee of $6 per person.
Payment Information:
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ Check enclosed payable to C1 Please b I die city
League of Minnesota Cities f
Mail form with payment to: League of Minnesota Cities, Finance Department—AC, 145 Universi Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Fax form to: (651) 281-1296, Attn: Rebecca Erickson
egistration Options:
110'),
VOID Advance Registration: $315
(rbrougbMay 31, 2002)
On -Site Registration: $34S
(afier,Vay 31, 2002)
Company Rep Registration: $495
Registration Fee includes
Admission to conference sessions
Admission to Cities' Exposition
2002, including:
- Exhibitor Welcome Reception
- Exhibitor Luncheon
- LMC Sponsors' Circle Door
Prize Awards (Must be Present ro win)
Admission to all conference
networking events, including-
- Minnesota Cities: The Greatest
Show on Earth
- City Night in Rochmcr*
- Mayors' Association Luncheon
and UAC Annual Meeting
- LIMC Reception & Awards Banquet
- City Achievement Awards
- Friday Community Breakfast
*Vour registration fee DOES NOT include
iet to the Hernu;n� Hemirs concert.
�fee is mquired—heck box andpay on
-gistrarion Far�
2 BIG C11010ES.
egistration
tration
or Tharsa;y_only
Wednesday -Only Fee includes
• Admission to all Wednesday
conference sessions
• Admission to Citics� Exposition
2002 (Wed., June 19 on�) including:
- Exhibitor &&fWCG Luncheons
- LINIC Sponsors' Circle Door
Prize Awards (must be present to win)
• Admission to 2 conference
networking events, including:
- Minnesota Cities: The GrearesE
Show on Earth
- City Night in Rochester
Coming Wednesday only7
Here's what you'll miss:
• Admission to Cities' Exposition
2002 (T6n., June 20)
• LMC Cities' Forum 2002
• Thursday's Concurrent Sessions
• Mayors' Association Luncheon and
LMC Annual Meeting
• Mavors' Reception
• LMC Reception & Awards Banquet
• City Achievement Awards
• Friday Community Breakfast
• Finale Keynote
3 Easy Ways to Register:
Advance Registration: $180
(througb M�v 31, 2002)
On-site Registration: $195
(afier May 31, 2002)
Thursday -Only Fee includes
• Admission to all Thursday and
Friday conference sessions
• Mayors' Association Luncheon
and LMC Annual Meeting
• Ciry Achievement Awards
• FriLy Community Breakfast
• Admission to Cities' Exposition
2002 (nurs., June 20 only)
(Note: the Tbunday-Only Fee doer xot
include the LVC Reception and Awards
Banquet, wbicb is an additionalfee ofS30)
Coming Thursday only'
Here's what you'll miss:
Admission to Cities: Exposition
2002 (W�d, June 19)
Exhibitor & MWCG Luncheons
LMC Sponsors' Circle Door Prize
Awards (must be pmsmt to win)
Opening Keynote
Wednesday Concurrent Sessions
Minnesota Cities: The Gccatest
Show on Earth
City Night in Rochester
Youth Delegate Discounted
Registration Fee: $7S
Adult Chaperone Discounted
Registration Fee: $75
Youth delegates must be 14-18
years old.
Youth delegates are welcome at all
conference sessions!
Youth delegates must be accompa-
nied by an adult chaperone at all
conference activities. A chaperone is
any responsible adult not otherwise
registered for the conference.
Registration fees are reduced for
youth delegates and chapercines.
Chaperone discount does not apply
to ciry elected or administrative
offici�h.
Parents or guardians may be
required to sign a liability waiver
foryouth delegates engaging in
specific group activities.
Registration Fee includes
Admission to all conference
sessions and activities
Most meals are provided
Registration Fee does not include
Hotel, transportation, Hcrmar�s
Hermits concert, and some meals
Conference Location:
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, S.E., Rochester, MN 55906. Phone:
(800) 422-2199.
Special Needs:
If you have special dietary needs (vcgctarian, kosher, ctc.), please attach a
written description to the Registration Form.
If you or your guest arc disabled and require special smiccs or transportation,
please attach a written description to the Registration Form.
City Staff and Elected Officials:
you are a staff or elected official of a ciry� you must register as a Delegate rather
than attend as a spouse, family member, or guest.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Cancellation/Substftbon Policy:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute.
If you cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee ($75jvr Rug Carifirrmce or
$50for One -Day) will be applied if written cancellation is laxed, c-mailcd or
postmarked by 4:30 p.m., May 31, 2002. Cancellations are not accepted by
phone. We rrgrct that no refunds will be made after May 31, 2002. If your
registration was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not
paid yet, LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax canccilation notice to
Rcbcoca Erickson at (651) 281-1296, c -mail to rerickso@Lmnc-org, or mail to:
League of Minnesota Cities, Attn: Rebecca Erickson, 145 University Avenue
West, St. Pa. MN 55103-2044.
Mail completed
registration form to:
Fax completed
Register online anytime:
League of Minnesota Cities
Finance Dept.—AC
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registration form to:
Rebecca Erickson
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www.Imnc.org
145 Univcrsiry Ave. West
at (651) 28 1 - 1296
St. Paul, MN i5103-2044
Conference Location:
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive, S.E., Rochester, MN 55906. Phone:
(800) 422-2199.
Special Needs:
If you have special dietary needs (vcgctarian, kosher, ctc.), please attach a
written description to the Registration Form.
If you or your guest arc disabled and require special smiccs or transportation,
please attach a written description to the Registration Form.
City Staff and Elected Officials:
you are a staff or elected official of a ciry� you must register as a Delegate rather
than attend as a spouse, family member, or guest.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Cancellation/Substftbon Policy:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute.
If you cannot send a substitute, a cancellation fee ($75jvr Rug Carifirrmce or
$50for One -Day) will be applied if written cancellation is laxed, c-mailcd or
postmarked by 4:30 p.m., May 31, 2002. Cancellations are not accepted by
phone. We rrgrct that no refunds will be made after May 31, 2002. If your
registration was paid, LMC will refund the balance. If your registration was not
paid yet, LMC will bill your city for the balance due. Fax canccilation notice to
Rcbcoca Erickson at (651) 281-1296, c -mail to rerickso@Lmnc-org, or mail to:
League of Minnesota Cities, Attn: Rebecca Erickson, 145 University Avenue
West, St. Pa. MN 55103-2044.
2002 League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference * June 18-21, 2002' * Rochester, Minnesota
How to reserve your housing
• All hotel reservations must be made using the
form below and submitted to the Rochester
Convention and Visitors Bureau online at
www.Imnc.org or by fax or mail. No telephone
reservations will be accepted.
• Reservations must be guaranteed by providing a
deposit of one night's rental with a major credit
card.
• Confirmation will arrive directly from the hotel.
Housing deadlines
• Reservations must be received by May 20,
2002. After this date, reservations may be made
directly with the hotel of your choice.
• Reservations will be made on a First-come, first-
served basis based on the send date (online and
fax) or on the postmark (mail) date of your
housing request. Priority for reservations with
the same send/postmark date will be determined
by a random drawing.
Housing changes/cancellations
E All changes and cancellations must be handled
through the Housing Bureau by calling 1-800-
634-8277, ext. 106, by May 20, 2002. After this
date, all housing changes and cancellations must
be made directly with the hotel.
r
I
I Mail or fax this
completed form
by May 20, 2002 to:
Rochester Convention
and Visitors Bureau
LMC Annual Conference
Housing
150 South Broadway
Suite A
Rochester, MN 55904-6500
Fax: (507) 288-9144
Special housing
request:
If you have special needs,
please attach a written
description to this housing
form, e.g., wheelchair
accessible room, etc.
Retain a copy of this
form for your records.
L— — — — — — — — —
Name
Tide
City or organization
Address
City
Work phone
Hotel Information and Rat�es
Rates liaedhere do not include an additional 10% lodging =per roomper night.
Rates listedmay hebigber with two or morepeopleper room.
Conference Hotels Connected to Skyway:
Kahler Grand Hotel—$89
Rochester N[arriotr—$149
Holiday Inn City Centre—$89
Economy Inn—$69
Executive Suices—$89
Radisson Plaza Hotel—$109
Hilton Garden Inn—$89
Conference Hotels Not Connected to Skyway -
Best Western Soldiers Field Towers & Suites
$75 standard room
$85 two -room suite, kircbenetre
Travelodge (formerly Ramada Limircd)—$60
Comfort Inn—$60
State
Home phone (
Room Reservation Information:
Indicate 3 choices ofboteL� from the list above. Ifall three choices are not available, another hotel will be selectedfor you.
I SE:
3rd:
2nd:
Total number of rooms needed: I
Room type Smoking Arrival Departurc
below Name(s) of person(s) st2ying in room(s) 1—le—) date date
YorN
YorN
*Room type—indicarc a letter based on the following; not all types available at all hotels: YorN
A = i bed, I person; B = I bcd, 2 people; C - 2 beds, 2 people, D = 2 beds, 3 people; E 2 beds, 4 people
Hotel Reservation Deposit:
Reservations must be guaranteed by providing a deposit equal to one night's lodging per room.
Credit card company
Card number Expiration date
The LMC Housing Bureau is authorized to use the above card to guarantee my hotel reservations reserved by me.
I understand that the first n ight! ren tal will be billed through this card iflfail to show up for my assigned bo using a n the
confirmed date, unless I cancel my reservations with the hotel prior to 4:00 p. m. in the day ofarrival
Cardholdcr signature - Date
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