Midco franchise renewal extension
City of TowerMinnesota- Detected
- Oct 12, 2026
- 26 days ago
- Sector
- Communications
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From the meeting
The council packet said Ordinance 36's cable communications franchise with Midco was set to expire on December 12, 2026 and Midco had asked to extend it. A draft Ordinance 36A would push the term to December 12, 2031 with an automatic five-year renewal to 2036 if the city takes no action. This is a real renewal window with incumbent timing, so the next conversation is about franchise terms and any changes the city wants before expiration.
- Meeting date
- October 12, 2026
- Agency
- City of Tower
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