The Superior Common Council on Aug. 3 voted 6–4 to postpone consideration of a broadband master plan after Charter Communications (Spectrum) sent the council an email alleging factual errors in parts of the Entry Point market analysis.

Councilor Allen read portions of the Charter email at the start of discussion and asked Entry Point to respond. Entry Point consultant Jeff Christiansen told the council the disputed items were primarily footnotes and that the plan’s core findings remain: the city can materially lower consumer costs and increase speeds, and an open-access fiber network offers long-term infrastructure benefits. "We think the city can deliver gig services for $55 and their their stated fees for gig services are a 130," Christiansen said.

Councilors expressed concern that last-minute challenges from Charter required verification. Councilor Fennessey moved, and Councilor Kern seconded, to postpone the vote to allow Entry Point time to verify disputed points and provide written responses. The motion passed on a roll call, 6–4. The roll call recorded the following: Yes — Councilor Fennessey, Councilor Elm, Councilor Sutherland, Councilor Kern, Councilor Graske, Councilor Sweeney; No — Councilor Ludwig, Councilor LaDeen, Councilor Van Sickle, Councilor Bender.

Entry Point said the plan also explains how ARPA funds could be applied under Treasury FAQs and that final Treasury rules were pending; several councilors said they would seek additional fiscal feasibility analysis and recommended hiring a project management or engineering firm as part of next steps.

The council’s postponement means the master plan remains on the table for the next council meeting after Entry Point completes data verification and the administration circulates written responses.