On Dec 5, 2014, at 4:47 PM, David Farmer <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > On 12/5/14, 14:52 , Hannigan, Martin wrote: >> >> On Dec 5, 2014, at 3:33 PM, Reid Fishler <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Marty- >>> What facility would you like to create a leaf node in? There really is no other facility of note in the MSP area. >>> >>> Reid >> >> You tell me. I heard there was a Zayo or other competitive facility somewhere in the area. Perhaps the local team knows more? >> >> Best, > > I think an alternate location is important and necessary for the > long-term stability of our market. However, there are two near-term > problems, 501(c)(x) status (where probably x=6), and a hardware upgrade > that we need to focus on first. An additional location is pointless if > we don't survive our burst of success in the current location. > Agreed. > I need to apologize, between travel in late October and early November, > a bad cold in Mid-November, and the holiday I haven't made much progress > on a upgrade plan. I hope to make some good progress over the next > couple weeks. > > A member survey of expansion plans was brought up, I think that is a > wonderful idea especially to provide some data to go with a upgrade > plan. Is someone willing to take on the task of a member survey? > /raises hand -- but needs at least one or two locals to be a win. Best, -M<