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City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2014 Page 18 of 21 Mayor Pro Tem Dalton reported the negotiation team met with Comcast representatives on July 10 to discuss franchise specifics. Comcast does not agree with the City's opening position. There were six issues discussed: 1) Letter of Credit; 2) Changing the reporting procedure regarding customer complaints; 3) The density of service requirements; 4) Reopening a customer service center in Louisville; 5) The appointment window for service calls and 6) Clarity of billing. Comcast has agreed to provide rationale for their position to examine possible changes and to present cost for a customer center in Louisville. The public may view the summary on the City's Web site. He noted the pace of the negotiations will probably not allow for a new franchise to be signed before the existing one expires in October. Staff may request the Council extend the current Franchise Agreement. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle voiced his concern over the service density levels adjusted to cover all of the residents. Council member Lipton inquired about the consequences should the franchise agreement lapsed and what is the incentive for Comcast to negotiate with the City. Acting Deputy City Manager Muth stated that if there is a lapse in the franchise the city could lose franchise fees. She noted there is an official process should the franchise agreement not be renewed. It is complex and involves how the City would handle the questions of their equipment and the City's right -of -way without an agreement. Council member Lipton noted it appeared to be an unbalanced playing field. Mayor Muckle stated the ultimate solution would be for Qwest and other cable providers to provide a competing service in Louisville. Acting Deputy City Manager Muth explained Century Link (formerly Qwest) is now offering a cable product in Colorado Springs and some of the southern Metro cities. They hope to expand their service to the north in the next few years. RESOLUTION No. 39, SERIES 2014 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAFAYETTE/LOUISVILLE BUFFER COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (2014 EXTENSION) Mayor Muckle opened the public hearing requested a staff presentation. City Manager Fleming reported the resolution approves the Lafayette /Louisville Buffer Comprehensive Development Plan Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Boulder County and the cities of Lafayette and Louisville was originally signed in 1996 and has been amended two times (1997and 1999). The IGA designated certain properties as municipal influence areas and others as rural preservation. The overall purpose of the IGA is to provide for open space between the municipalities. The IGA will expire in 2016 if not extended. Boulder County took action on May 20th and Lafayette approved it on July 18t. The extension would be for another 20 years.