Mike Bradley outlines benefits and risks of broadband franchising for Lake Elmo Consultant Mike Bradley and Ramsey‑Washington Suburban Cable Commission manager Mary Klein told the Lake Elmo City council that local franchising can require build‑out standards, customer service provisions, senior discounts and penalties; staff agreed to work with the commission to pursue next steps while weighing legal and water/sewer constraints.

Lake Elmo is exploring local broadband franchising to ensure equal access and improve customer service, but are the risks worth the rewards?

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Lake Elmo officials briefed on broadband franchising option that would require citywide build-out An attorney representing regional cable commissions told Lake Elmo officials franchising broadband — as Woodbury recently did — can require citywide fiber build-out, customer-service standards and franchise fees; councilors asked about costs, Comcast’s role and legal risk.

Lake Elmo officials are exploring a groundbreaking broadband franchising option that could revolutionize citywide connectivity and customer service.

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