Big Lake Township 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF FRANCHISE

Notice is hereby given on behalf of Big Lake Township (“Big Lake Township”) of their intent to consider issuance of a competitive franchise. This notice is given in accordance with Minnesota law.

The application requirements are set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 238.081, subd. 4. In addition:

1. Applications in response to this Notice must be submitted to Big Lake Township by

                                             3:00 p.m., April, 2021.

2. Applications must be in writing, notarized, and consistent with the application requirements. Applicants must submit an original and two copies of the

3. Each application shall be submitted along with an application fee of $10,000.00, in the form of a certified check made payable to the Big Lake Township. Applicants will be required to reimburse any expenses not covered by the application

4. The original application, one copy, and the application fee must be submitted to Town of Big Lake, PO Box 75, Big Lake, MN 55309. One copy of the application must be mailed or delivered to Robert V. Vose, Esq., Kennedy & Graven, 150 South 5^th Street, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

5. Applicants are requested to be present at a public hearing before the Big Lake Township Board beginning at 6:00 p.m. on April 28, 2021.

6. The minimum system design and services to be offered are reflected in the Big Lake Township’s Ordinance 1010 - Cable

7. Upon review of the application(s) and completion of the public hearing, the Big Lake Township Board will make a recommendation regarding award of franchises. Such recommendation shall be based on applicable law and the record including the application, information provided by the applicant, and other relevant information received by Big Lake Township including the results of any negotiations with applicant(s) and any information submitted by the incumbent franchise

8. In no event will submission of a conforming application entitle any applicant to grant of a franchise. Big Lake Township expressly reserves the right to reject both conforming and non-conforming

9. Any successful applicant(s) will be required to accept the franchise granted within thirty

(30) days after adoption.

10. Any questions concerning applications should be directed to Robert J.V. Vose, Esq., Kennedy & Graven, 150 South 5^th Street, Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55402; telephone (612) 337-9275; e-mail: rvose@kennedy-graven.com

Date:   March 24, 2021.

(Published in the Patriot: 04/03/21; 04/10/21).