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Council hears case for broadband franchising, asks staff to keep monitoring regional pilots
Summary
On March 16 the Roseville City Council heard from attorney Mike Bradley about a new approach to franchise broadband providers that could require five-year buildouts, customer-service accountability and a 5% franchise fee; council members split between moving quickly and waiting to see how Woodbury's pilot and possible litigation proceed, and asked staff to continue study and regional coordination.
Roseville — The City Council on March 16 heard a presentation about franchising broadband providers and asked staff to continue exploring the idea rather than adopting an ordinance immediately.
Mike Bradley, outside counsel who represents a regional communications commission, told the council that a broadband franchise can secure "equal access to broadband for all residents," require a reasonable build-out schedule (the state statute and the Woodbury example envision a five-year build-out) and create a local customer-service backstop. He…
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