Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 CANCELLED

AGENDA Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting 4:30 PM - Thursday, January 18, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers Page 1. ROLL CALL 2. MEMBERSHIP 2.1. Welcome New Member 3 Christina Koester was appointed to fill an unexpired term. Christina's term is 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 3.1. Election of Officers 4 Elect Board Member __________ as Chair, Board Member __________ as Vice Chair and Board Member __________ as Secretary for 2024. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Minutes 5-7 Approve Minutes from the Cable Communications Advisory Board meeting held on July 20, 2023. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 5. COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5.1. NUCAT Activities 8 - 12 Accept report on NUCAT activities for the time period July 2023 - December 2023. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 5.2. NUCAT Programming Update 13 - 16 Receive programming update from July 2023 through December 2023. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1. Update on City Council Work Session regarding Comcast Customer 17 Complaints Receive update from Community Cable Access Coordinator on discussion from City Council work session regarding Comcast customer complaints. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf Page 1 of 18 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference Attendance in Las 18 Vegas, NV Approve attendance at the annual 2024 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference in Las Vegas, NV from April 13-15, 2024. Staff Report Cable Communication Advisory Board - 18 Jan 2024 - Pdf 8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting: Agenda Section: MEMBERSHIP - 18 Jan 2024 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 0 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: Welcome New Member Proposed Action: Christina Koester was appointed to fill an unexpired term. Christina's term is 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2025. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 3 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action Cable Communication Advisory Board ELECTION OF Meeting: Agenda Section: - 18 Jan 2024 OFFICERS Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 0 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: Election of Officers Proposed Action: Elect Board Member __________ as Chair, Board Member __________ as Vice Chair and Board Member __________ as Secretary for 2024. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: Board Members Les Schultz, Seth Visser and Vickie Tambornino were serving as Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary respectively, during 2023. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 4 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action Cable Communication Advisory Board APPROVAL OF Meeting: Agenda Section: - 18 Jan 2024 MINUTES Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 1 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: Minutes Proposed Action: Approve Minutes from the Cable Communications Advisory Board meeting held on July 20, 2023. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: Cable Board Minutes 2023-07-20 Page 5 of 18 Page 6 of 18 Page 7 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting: Agenda Section: COORDINATOR - 18 Jan 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 1 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: NUCAT Activities Proposed Action: Accept report on NUCAT activities for the time period July 2023 - December 2023. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: Community Cable Access Coordinator activity report. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: 2023-07 to 2023-12 Page 8 of 18  COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT July 2023 – December 2023 JULY Studio Productions - Preach the Word with Jim Colebank (two sessions); Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - July Programs; New Ulm Public Library Presents UFO’s of Minnesota with Chad Lewis; Living United - NUMAUS Haus; Something Artsy - August Edition; and Don’t Forget to Read the Instruction - Sleeping Queens. Council Chambers - New Ulm City Council (LIVE); Tree Advisory Commission; Safety Commission; Economic Development Authority; Energy Awareness Commission; City Council Work Session; Cable Communications Advisory Board; Human Rights Commission; Public Utilities Commission (LIVE); and Planning Commission. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education (LIVE); Concerts in the Park Series: Teddy Bear Band; Brown County Historical Society Presents - Lunch & A Bite of History - Prohibition Part II with Ted Marti; CAST Presents - Drug Use in Brown County with Police Chief Borchert; and Bavarian Blast Parade (LIVE). Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; Minnesota Outdoor Skills & Stewardship Series; and Dirt Path Explorations. DVD Sales - $0 AUGUST Studio Productions - Preach the Word with Jim Colebank (two sessions); Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - September Programs; Living United; Something Artsy - September Edition; New Ulm Forum - Sister Cities Exchange Program; New Ulm Forum - 100 Women Who Care; and New Ulm Forum - City Deer Hunt. Council Chambers - New Ulm City Council (LIVE); Economic Development Authority; Library Board; City Council Work Session; Tree Advisory Commission; Public Utilities Commission; and Human Rights Commission. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education (LIVE); Brown County Historical Society Presents - Where the Big Woods Page 9 of 18 Meet the Prairie - Brian Haines; Brown County Historical Society Presents - The War of 1862 Outside of New Ulm - Jerry Weldy; Concerts in the Park: Chris & Chris; Concerts in the Park: West Central Connection Barbershop Chorus; Flying Dutchmen Hillclimb; Schell’s Music: Biergarten Boys; and CAST Presents - Pros and Cons of the Electric Car Educational Program. Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; and Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. DVD Sales - $10 SEPTEMBER Studio Productions - Preach the Word with Jim Colebank (two sessions); Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - October Programs; Living United - Pack 51 Scouts; Something Artsy - October Edition; and Don’t Forget to Read the Instruction – Similo. Council Chambers - City Council (LIVE); Tree Advisory Commission; Safety Commission; Park & Recreation Commission; Sister Cities Commission; Economic Development Authority; Transportation Advisory Committee; Library Board; Heritage Preservation Commission; City Council Work Session; Public Utilities Commission (LIVE); and Planning Commission. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education (LIVE); Thunder in the Valley; and Miss New Ulm 2023. Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; and Minnesota Outdoor Skills & Stewardship Series. DVD Sales - $180 OCTOBER Studio Productions - Preach the Word with Jim Colebank (two sessions); Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - October Programs; Living United - Red Cross; Something Artsy - November Edition; Gangstagrass Concert; Moving Words Author Panel; Julie Jo Larson Author Talk “100 Things To Do in Minnesota Before You Die”; and Don’t Forget to Read the Instruction – Hanabi. Page 10 of 18 Council Chambers - Sister Cities Commission; City Council (LIVE); Economic Development Authority; Library Board; City Council Work Session; Human Rights Commission; Public Utilities Commission (LIVE); Public Utilities Work Session; Planning Commission; and Special Economic Development Authority. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education (LIVE); Brown County Historical Society Presents - Robert Kaping; German-American Day Parade (LIVE); Sister Cities Celebration; Brown County Historical Society Presents - Ole Lysne, Wives and Two Families; Oktoberfest 2023 Recap; and George’s Ballroom Tribute Street Dance. Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; and Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. DVD Sales - $0 NOVEMBER Studio Productions - Preach the Word with Jim Colebank; Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - November Programs; Living United - Coats for Kids; Something Artsy - December Edition; Don’t Forget to Read the Instruction – Coup; and Sister Cities Commission Introduction Video. Council Chambers - Tree Advisory Commission; Safety Commission; Sister Cities Commission; City Council (LIVE); Library Board; Park & Recreation Commission; Economic Development Authority; Energy Awareness Commission; Heritage Preservation Commission; City Council Work Session; Human Rights Commission; Public Utilities Work Session; Public Utilities Commission (LIVE); and Planning Commission. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education Meeting (LIVE); Hot Topics - Energy Programs; Brown County Historical Society Presents “German POW Camps in Minnesota"; Wanda Gag House Association Presents "Introduction to the Newly Acquired Gag Art Collection"; Civil War Round Table: President Lincoln's Proclamations; and Parade of Lights (LIVE). Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Page 11 of 18 Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; and Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. DVD Sales - $10 DECEMBER Studio Productions - Checking In with the New Ulm Public Library - January Programs; Something Artsy - January Edition; The New Ulm Forum – CADA; The New Ulm Forum - United Way; Mississippi River Disasters Presentation; Stories for the Season; Town Hall Meeting; Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet Concert; and Siama & Dallas Congo Concert. Council Chambers - Sister Cities Commission; City Council (LIVE); City Charter Commission; Park & Recreation Commission; Economic Development Authority; Transportation Advisory Commission; Library Board; Monuments & Cemetery Commission; Special Public Utilities Commission; City Council Work Session; Human Rights Commission; Public Utilities Commission (LIVE); and Planning Commission. Community Recordings - Board of Brown County Commissioners (three meetings); ISD 88 Board of Education (LIVE); Mammoths Mastodons & More; and Beware of Night Crawlers. Submitted Programs – Martin Luther College Morning Service; Martin Luther College Christmas Concert; St. Paul’s Lutheran; Our Savior’s Lutheran; First United Methodist; St. John’s Lutheran; Cathedral of the Holy Trinity; Christ the King; First Baptist Bible Study Sessions; First Baptist; Faith Lutheran; Redeemer Lutheran; New Beginnings Church; Time of Grace; Beyond Today; NU Catholic Diocese Program; Democracy Now (M-F Daily); Lenny’s Classic Videos; Triple Falls Cast; Greywood Gardening; Behind the Game; Minnesota Outdoor Skills & Stewardship Series. DVD Sales - $0 Page 12 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action COMMUNITY CABLE ACCESS Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting: Agenda Section: COORDINATOR - 18 Jan 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 1 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: NUCAT Programming Update Proposed Action: Receive programming update from July 2023 through December 2023. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: Review programming update including completed and in progress projects created by or submitted to NUCAT. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: Programming Update - January 2024 Page 13 of 18 Programming Update July 2023 Don’t Forget to Read the Instructions (partnership with NUPL) A new board game is showcased each episode. The rules of the game are explained and followed by a tutorial playthrough. - Sleeping Queens - Similo - Hanabi Living United (partnership with United Way of the Brown County Area) The United Way director interviews a volunteer from a participating organization each episode. - Pro-Kinship for Coats - Red Cross - Sound the Alarm - Pack 51 Scouts - Raise Your Hand Campaign Something Artsy (partnership with State Street Theater Co.) A monthly series of interviews informing the public about upcoming arts related community events. - August - September - October - November - December - January The New Ulm Forum (partnership with League of Women Voters) An interview series showcasing topics and programs important to the community of New Ulm. - CADA (Committee Against Domestic Abuse) - United Way - City Energy Programs - City Wide Deer Hunt - 100 Women Who Care - Hans Joohs Sister Cities Exchange Program New Ulm Public Library Presentations - Voting Law Changes with MN Secretary of State, Steve Simon - Mississippi River Disasters Presentation - Stories for the Season (8 readings) - Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet Concert - Siama & Dallas Concert - Julie Jo Larson Author Talk “100 Things To Do in Minnesota Before You Die” - Moving Words Author Panel Page 14 of 18  - Gangstagrass Concert - Civil War Hour: President Lincoln's Proclamations Brown County Historical Society Presentations - Beware of Night Crawlers - Mammoths, Mastodons, & More - German POW Camps in Minnesota - The Life of Robert Kaping - Ole Lysne, Wives and Two Families - Where the Big Woods Meets the Prairie C.A.S.T. Presentations - Pros and Cons of the Electric Car Educational Program Concerts in the Park - West Central Connection Barbershop Chorus - Biergarten Boys - Chris & Chris - Schell’s Hobo Band How New Ulm Works - Turner Hall Preach the Word with Jim Colebank (volunteer studio program) Other Community Event Recordings - Introduction to Newly Acquired Gag Art - A Bid Farewell to George's Ballroom - Sister Cities Celebration - Fire Fighters Dance/Miss New Ulm 2023 - Flying Dutchmen Hill Climb - Oktoberfest 2023 Submitted Programs Triple Falls Cast (Triple Falls Productions) - Weekly Submissions Page 15 of 18 Behind the Game (EaganTV) - Monthly Submissions Greywood Gardening in Zone 4 (Brian Greywood) - Monthly Submissions MN DNR Presents Minnesota Outdoor Skills & Stewardship Series (new series) - Weekly submissions Minnesota Bricks - a historical documentary series Democracy Now! - Daily weekdays Beyond Today -weekly submissions Time of Grace - Weekly submissions The Future Depends on Love - Weekly submissions Youtube Channel Report (July 2023-Jan 2024) NUCAT - 9K Views, 731 Hours of Watchtime, +44 Subscribers, 598 total subscribers City of New Ulm - Government - 3.2K Views, 360 Hours of Watchtime, +2 Subscribers, 262 total subscribers Page 16 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting: Agenda Section: OLD BUSINESS - 18 Jan 2024 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 0 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: Update on City Council Work Session regarding Comcast Customer Complaints Proposed Action: Receive update from Community Cable Access Coordinator on discussion from City Council work session regarding Comcast customer complaints. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: As recommended at the July 20, 2023 Cable Communications Advisory Board meeting, the City Council held a work session on August 1, 2023 to discuss Comcast customer complaint issues. Comcast offered to provide NUCAT with a video explaining customer options and providing customers with information. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 17 of 18 City of New Ulm Request for Cable Communications Advisory Board Action Cable Communication Advisory Board Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS - 18 Jan 2024 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Cable Communication Advisory Board Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Steven Sherman Attachments: 0 Presented By: Steven Sherman Item: National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference Attendance in Las Vegas, NV Proposed Action: Approve attendance at the annual 2024 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference in Las Vegas, NV from April 13-15, 2024. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: The Annual 2024 NAB Conference is held in Las Vegas, Nevada April 13 - April 15. The conference pass includes three professional development training courses and access to the show floor. Attendance at the conference will provide staff with the most up-to-date information regarding equipment and technology trends in the video industry and the opportunity to network. Employees to possibly attend the conference are Community Cable Access Coordinator and full-time Production Technician. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: Estimated total cost including airfare, hotel, per diem, and conference passes is $3,500. Travel/Conference budgeted for the year is $5,500. Page 18 of 18