Cable

Government Television (TV14)

History

Programming

Tapes Available

Program Schedule

Community Television (TV15)

Public Studio

Submitting Announcements

Program Schedule

Education Television (TV16)

Program Schedule

Suggestions and Feedback

General Cable Information

Cable Ordinance and Franchise

Filing a complaint

Contact Numbers

The City of Savage contracts with Mediacom Communications Corporation to deliver cable television service to residents and businesses within Savage. The contract is known as a franchise agreement, as defined by the Cable Act of 1984. Under the cable franchise agreement, Mediacom pays the City for locating the cable system in public right of ways. These funds, known as franchise fees, form the City's Cable Television Fund. A portion of the funds are used to support programming on the City's PEG (Public, Education, Government) access channels. No general levy taxpayer funds are used for PEG Access operations.

GOVERNMENT TELEVISION (TV14)
Savage Government Television (TV14) offers programming that focuses on Savage municipal government. Produced primarily by City staff, programs range from live coverage of Savage City Council and advisory commission meetings to City informational programs such as Council Wrap-Up, City Focus, public service announcements and more. Savage Government Television is owned and operated by the City of Savage. For more information call Video Production Coordinator Jeff Renner at 952-882-2662.

History
Savage Government Television has been broadcasting continually since 1987. Programming initially began with taping of bi-weekly City Council meetings. Coverage of all advisory commissions soon followed. The Video Production Coordinator provides full-time commitment to production of public meeting broadcasts, original city-related programs, public service videos, streaming media for the web, and daily updates to the electronic bulletin board. The Video Production Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining the technical aspects of the cable access system as well as coordinate programming for Community Access Television (TV15) and Education Access (TV16).

Council Wrap-Up
Hosted by City Administrator Barry Stock, this program summarizes the business agenda and actions by the Savage City Council. Program length averages 15 minutes and a new segment is produced after each City Council meeting.

Government Meeting Coverage
Savage City Council: Gavel-to-gavel coverage of your city government in action. Telecasts LIVE every first and third Monday at 7 p.m. with frequent replays on an alternating schedule. Agendas for each City Council meeting are posted on Savage Government TV14.

Savage Planning Commission: Planning Commission meetings are telecast LIVE Thursdays (same week as City Council) at 7 p.m. with frequent replays on an alternating schedule.

Savage Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission: Monthly PRNRC Meetings are normally held on a Monday at 7 p.m. Telecast LIVE with replays on an alternating schedule.

How to Obtain Copies of Savage Government TV14 Programs
To obtain a copy of a TV14 program, call Video Production Coordinator Jeff Renner at 952-882-2662. You must provide us with the title of the program, the date and time it was telecast on TV14, and a check made out to the City of Savage for $20 per copy. Media duplication is available on choice of VHS, SVHS, or DVD.

COMMUNITY TELEVISION (TV15)
Savage Community Television (TV15) is dedicated to programming produced by residents of the City of Savage. This is the "People's Channel"; any City of Savage resident can get free training in the basics of video production through the Savage Community Television Access Center and produce video programs. Portable TV production equipment is also available for checkout.

Savage Community Television is proud to be the ongoing production facility for programs like "Master Your Garden." For more information call Video Production Coordinator Jeff Renner at 952-882-2662.

Use of Community Television Facilities/Equipment
The Savage Community Television Access Studio facilities are for use by City of Savage residents. Savage residents interested in producing television programs may call 952-882-2662.

How to Place a Public Service Announcement
The Savage Community Television (TV15) channel shows public service announcements (PSAs) on the Electronic Bulletin Board. This message board is available for announcements relating to citywide activities and events sponsored by nonprofit organizations. If your message fits this criteria you may fax it to Jeff Renner, Savage Community TV15 Bulletin Board, at 952-882-2656, or e-mail it to . Please be sure to include event times, dates and locations, as well as the sponsoring organization and a contact number.

Savage Education Television (TV16)
Programs are dedicated to education and enrichment for students and their families. The mission of Savage Education Television is to develop access to cable television for educational interests in the City of Savage, in order to disseminate knowledge and encourage life-long learning. Programming on this channel ranges from student productions to band and choir concerts, school sports, School Board meetings and more. For more information call Video Production Coordinator Jeff Renner at 952-882-2662.

PROGRAM SCHEDULES
City of Savage program schedules can be found in the Savage Pacer and Savage ThisWeek or on the channels during bulletin board playback. Schedules can also be sent by request. Schedules also are available in pdf format from this website.

Suggestions and feedback about Savage Cable Access Television are always welcome. Please call 952-882-2695 (comments line) to voice your opinion or send e-mail to .

Cable Ordinance and Franchise
A copy of the cable ordinance and franchise agreement with Mediacom Communications Corporation is available at the City of Savage, 6000 McColl Drive. This can be viewed between 8 a.m. and 4:30 pm. Please call 952-882-2660 to make arrangements for viewing or click on the link below to download a copy (pdf).

Filing a Mediacom Cable Service Complaint
The City of Savage Communications Department provides assistance to Mediacom subscribers who feel they are not receiving satisfactory service from the cable company. To file a complaint about Mediacom please do the following:

Important Cable-Related Numbers
Mediacom cable service and billing questions: 1-800-642-6735