09/25/2006 - City Council Communications Committee
To: TOM HEDGES
City Administrator
From: TOM GARRISON
Communications Director
Date: September 7, 2006
Subject: SEPTEMBER 25thCOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
FACTS
• On June 13, 2006 the Eagan Technology Working Group presented its findings to
a work session of the City Council with respect to “the highest and best use” of
the installed 11.5 mile conduit route running through southern Eagan.
• The Council also heard survey results from nearly 5,000 Eagan residents
including findings that approximately one quarter of Eagan residents feel
available Internet speeds in the city are too slow for their current needs.
• The Working Group seeks the guidance of the City Council in sorting through
several public policy issues, and determining certain guiding principles regarding
citywide technology goals.
• The matter was referred to the Communications Committee of the City Council to
learn about the policy issues, to offer recommendations, and to suggest the
manner and method in which the subject is brought back before the entire City
Council.
• It is hoped the Committee can help define a decision-making process that involves
the public (residents & businesses), service providers, and technology experts.
Attachments
• Draft agenda
• Seattle policy document
• Eagan Tech Working Group recommendations
Draft Agenda
I. Discussion of Guiding Principles: Where does Eagan
want to be in terms of technology competitiveness?
II. What other cities are doing
III. Specific recommendations of the task force
A. 11.5 mile conduit route
B. City code changes
C. Taking advantage of open trench opportunities
IV. Desired information and process to bring back to
full City Council
V. (If time) New Council Photos & Web site usability
study update
VI. Adjourn