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7.C. SWCSR 05-05-2011 Login :: Registe a c Monday,AZ [20h1 T 1R Web SEARCH Home About Us Membership Events News Links lob Postings Members Only Member Opportunities Contact Us :Community Media The Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators Community Media Welcome to MACTA What is Corrmmity Media The Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Minnesota P.E.G. Administrators (MACTA)is a statewide professional organization of city representatives and Public staff, as well as a state chapter of NATOA. MACTA maintains a strong cohesive network which Educational speaks, advocates, provides conferences and shares information with and for cities and their Government residents. Congratulations to the We work for our constituencies in the following areas: MACTA 2010 PEG Award Winners Featured Minnesota • • The Regulation of Cable Television Community Television • Cities'"Rights-of-Way"Authority Facility Duluth Public Access Community • The Administration of Cable Television Franchises Television • Advocacy&Voice of Cities for Improved Telecommunications at the State& Federal Videos updated 5-20-2009 Level Click here to view member • Promote& Support Government Uses of Cable Television Including Community videos Programming To submit an article or video please contact: C.John Harrison,MACTA Do We Have Your Correct Information? Communications Chair,at CJohn.Harrison©ci.ninneapolis.mn.us MACTAs primary communication tools with our members are the website and email. If you are not getting email at least once per month, your information may be incorrect or your server may be blocking the email from this domain. If you have not been receiving communications ::Features from us, please contact us to make sure we have the correct information. About MACTA •>Equipment Deals ' Action Alerts and Legislative Updates MACTA Member News and Events • ->Forum >Job Opportunities SAVE THE DATE: >Members Only j MACTA 2011 Annual Conference RSS Subscription RI Important Legislative Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011 • • >Site Map j Information&Updates Location: vvilawooa Looge, Lake Limo Watch for details MACTA works every session to act as your advocates at JOIn Us! the Minnesota Legislature.we're working to improve telecommunications k,'cities like yours. MACTA organizes several events of interest ->MEMBER LOGIN CAP Act Information Tem late for our members-from legislative action days >Benefits i p to conferences and special events.Everyone >Become a Member Wednesday,February 02,2011 is encouraged to attend MACTA Events. >Newsletter ••>BOARD OF DIRECTORS In a few weeks,we anticipate that the ">Committees Community Access Preservation Act("CAP ->Meeting Calendar Act")will be reintroduced in Congress. Agendas The CAP Act responds to four immediate threats to our funding and those ofpublic, educational and governmental cable channels around the country: • It amends the Communications Act so that franchise fees may be used to support basic operational costs, including employee salaries; ..n..._: ,. • It reaffirms the principles of the Communications Act that cable providers should not discriminate against us and should treat us the same as other local broadcast channels; • It promotes the preservation of public,educational and governmental channels and ongoing funding from cable providers for local programming and • It amends the Communications Act to treat wireless providers the same as cable providers where support and carriage of local access centers areconcerned. Please support the CAP Act by becoming a co-sponsor.Your community and constituents depend on it. The Alliance for Community Media has created a template to use to send letters to your legislators,Click here to download the letter. HF 2396 Friday,September 04,2009 HF 2396 Summary of HF 2396-Brian Grogan, Attorney,Moss&Barnett Friday,September 04,2009 s • -----aammaryATI FIT z»u ....__ ....._.....----.. _. . . .....---- .—._._ ..__.... .._.... _.._ Broadband Conduit Deployment Act S1266 1 Friday,September 04,2009 Also referred to as the"Dig Once"bill $1266 U of M Statewide Video Franchising Report Wednesday,March 11,2009 A Comparative Study of Outcomes in Texas, California,and Michigan. A report of the Center for Science Technology and Public Policy Hubert H.Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs March 2009 Click here to view the full report ii.MACTA Board of Directors Meeting a The September 17th board meeting was presented `live"on the MACTA website. Click here to to view the recorded webcast Board Meeting Agenda MACTA Financial Staterrents I Minnesota Association of 1000 Westgate Dr.,Ste 252 Community Telecommunications Administrators St.Paul,MN 55114 The Minnesota Chapter of NATOA 651-290-6282 Copyright 2008 by MACTA MN .)* Sponsored by Irrplex.n: • Login :: Register _< a I Monday,April 25,2011 I ac 1 , Web 0 Step i SEARCH Home About Us Membership Events News , Links Job Postings Members Only Member Opportunities Contact Us ii.Mission lir MACTA supports, promotes, and protects local interest in community access television(PEG), cable franchising, public right-of-way and cable/telecommunications public policy. i-Telecommunications and Your City Telecommunications is defined in Webster's dictionary as, "communication by radio,telephone,telegraph,television,etcetera."For the public official or employee involved in the complex and evolving world of telecommunications,this definition is far too simple. For example,with the advent of cable television many local governments have had to quickly learn a new vocabulary.Terms such as institutional network,community access,Cable Act, consumer protection,telco, and franchising are issues which already affect many Minnesota municipalities. But as quickly as these issues have developed,the next generation is already looming on the horizon. From coaxial cable to fiber optics to satellite,the telecommunications arena is changing more rapidly than a remote-controlled television. We,as policy makers and cable professionals, are faced with the ever-growing responsibility to understand,comprehend,and respond knowledgeably to the latest telecommunications issues that affect our cities. As our cities prepare for the 21st century,we will have to determine how we will administer cable television and other related telecommunications issues. For many municipalities, this is an added challenge which must be balanced with a multitude of other concerns. Our j cities, restricted by the confines of time and budgets, may not be able to devote ample energy to staying informed on the most recent court decisions, pending legislation or other telecommunications activities. However,there is a source to help. IF you are involved in cable television or telecommunications as a public official, an administrator,or other cable professional,then MACTA can be a valuable resource to your community. Minnesota Association of 1000 Westgate Dr.,Ste 252 Community Telecommunications Adrrinistrators St.Paul,MN 55114 The Minnesota Chapter of NATOA 651-290-6282 \,, .1 opyright 2008 by MACTA MN Sponsored by Irrplex.net Login :: Register c t � T Monday,April 25,2011 •Web 0 Site SEARCH Home I About Us Membership ) Events ! News I Links I Job Postings Members Only I Member Opportunities I Contact Us I "Membership Categories Membership Benefits Agency Membership Become a Member Open to locally sanctioned cable communications Current member list boards and commissions, city councils,county boards,and other public Benefits of Membership entities engaged in the regulation,administration, or planning of cable and/or telecommunications ■ Be part of a local&national network of professionals in the telecommunications systems.All rrerrbers of field. your agency,as long as they are public officials ■ Receive special and informative mailings on matters of iimediate concern. and/or public employees, receive full MACTA benefits • Receive"Connections,"MACTA's quarterly newsletter packed with ideas,the 01 , 1 under one membership. latest on technology and updates on legal and regulatory changes in cable and +wt other teleconirunications media. Associate + _ • Receive MACTA's membership list annually as well as discounted registration Membership Open to any individual(not j fees at MACTA conferences. A y open to cities)from non- ■ Have access to a coalition to protect local programming. t 3 1` profit organization or • student involved in the • Have access to archived documents,conference handouts and the MACTA w planning,development, ^c a forum programming,or research APPO- of cable television and/or • Be able to participate in MACTA legislative activism telecorrrnunications systems who do not qualify for agency or individual ■ Pronate your programming operations and get your ideas heard. membership.Associate members receive all MACTA benefits except special mailings and voting privileges. Minnesota Association of 1000 Westgate Dr.,Ste 252 Community Telecommunications Administrators St.Paul,MN 55114 The Minnesota Chapter of NATOA 651-290-6282 r^ yright 2008 by MACTA MN Sponsored by Implex.net S Login :: Registe rtla c ( ait Monday,April 25,2011 Web 0 Site I 1 'SEARCH Home About Us Membership Events News , Links lob Postings , Members Only . Member Opportunities Contact Us MACTA Member Cities and Commissions Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators(MACTA) is a non-profit association representing 102 cities and 9 townships in Minnesota. MACTA was formed in 1982 as a trade association supporting its member cities by providing educational, networking, and legislative/regulatory assistance in areas relating to cable television and telecommunications. MACTA is a state chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors(NATOA). MACTA members include cities,cable commissions, community cable TV facilities, and advisors working with these organizations. ii Apple Valley, Farmington & Lake Minnetonka CC Rosemount CC Deephaven Medina North Suburban CC Apple Valley Arden Hills Excelsior Minnetonka Beach New Brighton Farmington Greenwood Minnetrista Falcon Hgts North Oaks Rosemount Independence Orono Lauderdale Roseville 3 LittArington,Goldoni,Gibbon,WWnthrop CC Moundsle Canada ShoreviewLong Lake Shorewood View St.Anthonyony Arlington Gibbon Loretto St Bonifacius Fairfax Winthrop City of Paynesville Maple Plain Spring Park Proctor Cable TV 3 Gaylord Tonka Bay Victoria Commission Chisago Lakes Cable Commission Woodland City of Barnesville City of Red Wing City of Lakeville City of Rochester City of Bloomington Central MN Access Television City of Savage City of Burnsville Little Falls City of Shakopee Central St. Croix Valley CC Community Connection Television Silver Bay Cable TV Bayport (CCTV) Baytown Township Eagle Lake North Mankato Beaver Bay Silver Bay Oak Park Hgts City of St. Cloud Stillwater LeHillier Skyline Stillwater Township Mankato City of St.James City of Chaska& MEL-TV3 City of St. Louis Park Chaska Community Television Melrose City of St. Paul Carver City of Minneapolis City of Superior PEGA Chaska City of Montevideo South Washington Cityof New Ulm County TC Laketown Township City of North Branch Cottage Grove S • City of Columbia Heights Northern Dakota County CC Grey Lioua isiana iownsnip City of Coon Rapids (NDC4) Newport City of Eden Valley Inver Grove Hgts South St. Paul St. Paul Park City of Hermantown CC ulydale Sunfish Lake Woodbury City of Hilltop Hoyt Lakes CC Mendota West St.Paul Southwest Suburban CC Hutdtnson Conmunty Video Network Mendota Hgts Eden Prairie Minnetonka North Metro TC Edina Richfield Blaine Lexington Hopkins Centerville Lino Lakes Tri-City CC Circle Pines Spring Lake Park Ham Lake Cold Spring Richmond Rockville Virginia Cable Commission Kandiyohi New London Pennock Spicer&five townships Willmar • Minnesota Association of 1000 Westgate Dr.,Ste 252 Community Telecorrrrunications Adninistrators St.Paul,MN 55114 The Minnesota Chapter of NATOA 651-290-6282 Copyright 2008 by MACTA MN Sponsored by Irrplex.n•t S