InterLinc: City Council: "WI-LINC" Commission

Wireless Internet Initiative for Lincoln

GOAL:

Examine the viability of wireless Internet access for Lincoln and surrounding areas and define what role government and private business should play in facilitating such access.

OBJECTIVES:

Review what other communities are doing with regard to wireless Internet access.
Determine possible revenue and cost options
Detail the options available to Lincoln, Nebraska
Determine the pros and cons of each option
Make recommendations to the Lincoln City Council and other local elected officials

COMMISSION

Commission Chairperson: Ken Doty, Triadix, Inc.

Commission Members: The membership will include representatives of economic development organizations, public safety departments, educational institutions and industry stakeholders. Other individuals may be appointed as subcommittees are formed.

List of Members

Commission Membership Expectations:

Attendance and participation in commission meetings.
Membership on relevant subcommittees.
Participate openly and provide insight on relevant issues.

Commission Meetings:

January 16, 2007, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Minutes
- Presentation
Initial meeting: Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Sept., 28 2006, 3:00 pm,
- Minutes
- Presentation, PowerPoint - PDF
Three additional meetings will be scheduled over the next couple months.
Subcommittee meetings will be scheduled as needed.

Contact Information:

Ken Doty	(402) 438.3103	kdoty@triadix.com
Jonathan Cook	(402) 441.7515	jcook@lincoln.ne.gov

Staff:

Jennifer Brinkman	(402) 525.3958	jennifer.brinkman@alchemyassociates.com
Hadley Richters	(402) 890.6081	hadley.richters@alchemyassociates.com