HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 18 2017 Fiber Optic Backbone Report
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Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION REPORT
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
AGENDA #: A
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: GARY SHELTON, SCOTT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA ITEM: FIBER OPTIC BACKBONE
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the city council, EDA, EDAC,
ISD 719 School District, Scott County, Tech Village Board of Directors and
Integra representatives with information about the fiber optic backbone.
TOPICS: For some years now the county has operated a fiber optic backbone
capable of serving each of the entities listed above. Because of the
backbone, our data transmission speeds and capabilities are much
greater than they once were. The fiber backbone has enhanced our daily
communication between one another and other important agencies with
whom we work. The back bone has saved each of us money in one way
or another. The backbone has been instrumental in facilitating public and
private partnerships. It has also been the reason why some businesses,
particularly those that are data intensive have moved to this county.
The fiber optic backbone is the brainchild of Scott County Administrator
Gary Shelton. Gary has prepared a comprehensive PowerPoint on this
subject that he will share with us on Monday, September 18, 2017 in
Parkview at the Prior Lake City Hall. A light dinner will be served.
Join us to learn more about this important technology resource for our
county and how we can better utilize it.