M.S. § 237.19, as it may be amended from time to time, authorizes the city to own and operate a telephone exchange and to provide municipal telecommunications services following a referendum within the city. The city conducted the required referendum and more than the statutorily prescribed 65% of those voting thereon voted in favor of proceeding. The City Council hereby finds that the establishment of FiberNet Monticello is in the best interests of the city.
(Prior Code, § 2-9-1)
(A) The City Council shall appoint management for FiberNet Monticello, and hire or assign such staff or consultants or contractors as it deems necessary for the efficient operations of FiberNet Monticello and the city.
(B) Management shall be responsible for the administration and management of FiberNet Monticello.
(C) Management shall have the authority to govern FiberNet Monticello within the boundaries established in the annual budget as approved by the City Council. Management shall make an annual budget recommendation to the Council. Management shall ensure FiberNet meets city requirements and state statutory requirements for financial management and reporting.
(D) Management shall provide reports to the City Council accurately describing the activities and financial condition of FiberNet Monticello.
(E) Management shall maintain contact with the City Administrator as necessary to coordinate activities.
(Prior Code, § 2-9-3)
Except as delegated by this subchapter or the City Council, the Council reserves its rights and powers regarding FiberNet Monticello, including, but not limited to, the power to:
(A) Adopt the annual budget;
(B) Approve capital improvements; and
(C) Approve potential expansions of the service area of FiberNet Monticello.
(Prior Code, § 2-9-4) (Ord. 480, passed 4-14-2008; Ord. 654, passed 8-22-2016)