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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<