ANNOUNCEMENT OF BOARD POSITION OPENING
Minneapolis Telecommunications Network (MTN)

     Purpose: Minneapolis Telecommunications Network (MTN) is a Public Non-Profit Corporation (PNC). The Articles of Incorporation authorize the corporation: (1) to promote the use of cable communication systems for community and public access in the City of Minneapolis; (2) to address the information and cultural needs of residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental bodies; (3) to regulate, control and manage dedicated public channels; and (4) to make recommendations on other franchise issues.

     Membership: The MTN is comprised of nine members (+ 3 - ex-officio), five appointed by the City Council, 3 Mayoral Appointments, and one joint Council President and Mayor, each serving four year terms. Directors shall be individuals who live, work or are engaged in business within the City of Minneapolis. The Articles of Incorporation contain a conflict of interest statement which prohibits directors from having a financial interest in any entity engaged in, or doing business with, cable television in Minnesota.

     Application Procedure: Application forms are available from The Minneapolis Telecommunications Network, 125 SE Main St., Suite 241, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612-331-8575 ext. 302 Karrie) or the office of the City Clerk, Room 304 City Hall, 350 Fifth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1382 (612-673-2735). Hearing impaired persons may call TDD 612-673-2157 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or the Minnesota Relay Service at 651-297-5353 to reach any of the numbers listed here. Completed applications are returned to either address listed above. Recommendations are forwarded to the Ways and Means/Budget Committee for consideration and then to the full Council for final confirmation.

     Information: Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Members also participate in monthly committee activities. For more information about the activities of the Minneapolis Telecommunications Network, call Edie French at 612-673-2911 or MTN Executive Director Pamela Colby at 612-331-8575 x 304.

     Vacancies: One position is currently vacant to be appointed by the City Council. Persons may apply on their own behalf or nominate another person. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, June 11, 1999. No late applications will be accepted.

In this Issue:
MTN Page One: What's on mtn?
Page Two: Cable Franchise Negotiations
Page Three: MTN Profile
Page Four: Programming Notes
Page Five: Cyber-Bytes - Continued
Page Six: What's on mtn? - Continued
Page Seven: MTN board position opening