City Council Meeting Date: November 7, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
Ben Martig, City Administrator
From: Kurt Wolf, IT Manager
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Presentation by MetroNet Related to Project Update on Community-Wide Construction of High-Speed Fiber-Optic Internet, Television and Phone Service.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council receives a presentation regarding the community-wide construction of high-speed fiber-optic internet, television and phone service from Metronet.
Summary Report:
Craig Zimmerman, Governmental Affairs Manager, and Toby Brunner, Outside Plant Project Director, will be present at the meeting to provide an update on Metronet’s city build status, construction communication, and community commitment to Northfield residents and businesses. The current estimate on completion of the city build is May 17, 2024.
High speed internet access available to all is a targeted outcome in the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timelines:
See attached presentation.