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Moose Lake staff to seek specialized legal advice on Midco franchise-fee agreements

Moose Lake City Council · July 23, 2026
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Summary

The city indicated that the city attorney(s) have referred staff to a specialized attorney to address recent legal changes affecting franchise-fee agreements with providers such as Midco; staff will continue research and return with options.

Councilors discussed franchise-fee agreements with Midco and were told that changes in law have made the issue more complex. The transcript notes that the city attorney(s) have referred staff to a specialized attorney to assist with franchise-fee agreements and that staff will continue researching how best to proceed.

No formal motion or vote was recorded on this item; the discussion concluded with staff direction to research options and consult specialized legal counsel as needed. The council did not provide specific timeline or dollar figures for the next steps in the transcript.