HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/08/25 - ADMIN - Minutes - Community Technology Advisory Commission - RegularOFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2011
ST. LOUIS PARK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Dale Hartman, Toby Keeler and
Rolf Peterson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Mulligan, Jenna Sheldon (youth member) and Bill Theobald
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community
TV Coordinator; Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present at roll call were Commissioners Browning, Dworsky, Hartman, Keeler and Peterson.
3. Approval of Minutes for July 14, 2011
It was moved by Commissioner Browning, seconded by Commissioner Keeler, to approve
the minutes of July 14, 2011, without changes.
The motion passed 5-0.
4. Adoption of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Keeler, seconded by Commissioner Browning, to approve
the agenda.
The motion passed 5-0.
5. Public Comment - None
6. New Business
A. Fiber Optic Study Task Force Consultant Recommendation
Mr. Pires, Chief Information Officer, noted that a Fiber Optic Study Task Force was
formed by the City Council and composed of Telecommunications Commissioners, City
and School staff, LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) staff and community
representatives. The task force studied fiber optic technology and put together a request
for qualifications (RFQ) to find firms to potentially complete the study. Four RFQ’s
were received and two firms were interviewed, Tellus Ventures and Columbia
Telecommunications Corporation (CTC). The Task Force recommended CTC be
deemed the preferred firm.
Commissioner Keeler added that the task force gathered documents and information to
educate the members about fiber optics uses and benefits to the City by expanding the
network and discussed if they should leave it “as is.” The selection process was very
thorough. Both of the consultants would be qualified to take on the project, but the task
force preferred CTC.
Mr. Pires noted the City had experience working with CTC in the past and they were
helpful to the City after the past wireless project. They were also attracted to their
experience outside the United States, where more fiber optic projects are being done.
Commissioner Dworsky made a motion, Commission Browning seconded to forward a
recommendation to the City Council that CTC be designated the preferred firm to
complete the fiber optic study, and that staff be authorized to enter into an agreement
with CTC not to exceed a cost of $50,000 to complete the fiber optic study based upon a
mutually agreeable Statement of Work. The motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Pires indicated if the City Council takes action in September and an agreement is
reached a study will be completed in the firs half of 2012. The City has budgeted in
Cable TV fund not to exceed $50,000. They expected to see results mid year after a
study and analysis is done, a recommendation will be made.
7. Unfinished Business - None
8. Reports
A. Complaints-None
9. Communication from the Chair-None
10. Communications from City Staff-None
11. Adjournment
Commissioner Browning made a motion, Commission Dworsky seconded to adjourn at
7:44. The motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted by:
Amy L. Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary