3.a Scandia Internet Focus Group Good Neighbor certificate
SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, respecting, caring for, and helping others is a hallmark of the American
character, and central to how we as a community live; and
WHEREAS, respect and care for and from neighbors creates a more sustainable, resilient
community and makes Scandia a great place to live and be; and
WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of
Good Neighbors; and
WHEREAS, lack of reliable and affordable internet has been an ongoing and growing
concern for Scandia residents; and
WHEREAS, a group of caring individuals including Steve Kronmiller, Patti Ray, Beth Mohr,
Eric Mohr, Aron Larson, Christopher Johnson, Chris Frymire, Jesse Pereboom, Travis Waite,
Kristen Novak, John Carney, and Andy Brogan took it upon themselves to address this
concern with the purpose of collecting and disseminating facts regarding the internet
situation in Scandia and to make recommendations to the EDA and City Council on what
should be done about the problem; and
WHEREAS, the group did extensive investigation, including talking with Frontier, MidCo,
and CTC to identify potential solutions; performing a community survey; developing an RFP;
and evaluating responses; and
WHEREAS, this team has done a lot to advance the knowledge about internet options in the
city and deserves to be congratulated for their efforts now that a more formal group has been
established by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, The Internet Focus Group has demonstrated the qualities of being a Good
Neighbor and has been nominated to receive this Award.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good
Neighbor Award to The Scandia Internet Focus Group, in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 21st day of January, 2020
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia