08.c IAC Minutes 03 17 2022
CITY OF SCANDIA
INTERNET ACTION COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Thursday, March 17, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Location: Online Streaming (Boxcast and Zoom) and
Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street North
(Committee Members attend in person.)
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Members: John Carney, Steve Collier (remote from Phenix, Marshall Smith, K.C. Douglas, Robert
Wilmers (Florence, AZ remote)
Absent: Dick Boehner
Douglas arrived at 7:70pm
Mayor Maefsky arrived at 7:18PM
Call to Order 6:36pm called to order.
12 homes on 239th street in Chisago. Slightly delayed over budget due to rocky terrain. Overage $75,000 to
100,000? 2021 buildout picked up a number of customers from the start. Supply chain contributed costs and
inflationary issues have affected the implementation costs.
The Committee discussed the Connected Nation Report for the 2021 direct buildout for homes around
Quality Trail. What speeds are Midco offering on the statement.
Wilmers reported on the newest proposal from yesterday for buildout in 2022.
Motion to approved the Agenda Douglas Carney.
Minutes Douglas, Smith Motion Carried.
Mayor Maefsky arrived at 7:18PM
Smith welcomed Collier. Collier introduced himself the community. The Committee provided
introductions.
Wilmers noted that the City provided a letter for Midco to present a plan for the 2023 for $319,000.
Midco followed up with the proposal. Representatives from the company were not able to attend.
Wilmers walked through the Map and reviewed the memorandum that went with the map
submission.
SCANDIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
October 19, 2021
Page 2 of 2
March 2nd Washington County Board to approve. The Committee discussed limitations of funding
due to broadband. Funding for a two-year project Reach out to Midco to apply for ide Reah out to
Midco to determine if we can not only determine how to buildout the 2022 plan with funding from
Washington County also to expand this into 2023 that will allow us to take full advantage of
$613k$651331 (Taking half 2023) total in County Funding. Motion my, seconded by Douglas,
Carney. Motion carried. Non encumbrance
Items for future for discussion. Outreach to Midco regarding opportunity to buildout Midco with
road projects, and follow up with Washington Co and Midco for this arrangement. Carney,
Douglas to call for an accurate count of information from the City Assessor.
Ray requested to consider Midco Days for next meeting. Review map and content for the website.
Discuss follow up on topics discussed.
Discussion and Consideration of Continued Planning for Broadband Buildout.
Thurs 4-21-2022 Wilmers will be in person. Next meeting.
Adjournment 833 Carney, Do
a. Estimated internet expansion costs and long-range plan (see spreadsheet and
attached email from Council Member Kronmiller).
b. Seeking a 2-year project proposal from Midco to Access Washington County ARPA
Funding (See 2-year plan letter from Council Member Kronmiller)
c. Street Construction
d.
2. Items for Future Discussion
3. Next Meeting – Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM
4. Adjournment
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