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Council hears update from Blue Peak on proposed fiber franchise, company outlines one‑year build plan
Summary
City staff and Blue Peak told the council they have a franchise agreement ready for council consideration; Blue Peak said design work with city staff would follow approval and described a one‑year construction plan across nine distribution areas, with permitting and coordination required before work begins.
City staff updated the East Grand Forks City Council on a proposed cable/fiber franchise agreement negotiated with Blue Peak.
Staff said negotiations over the summer produced a draft franchise the city and Blue Peak find acceptable and that the agreement would follow the city’s cable franchise ordinance. Lucas Peterson of Blue Peak summarized next steps if the council approves…
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