PLTV-15 Government Access
The City of Prior Lake coordinates programming for local government channel PLTV-15 on the Mediacom cable system. For this week's listings, click here.

PLTV-15 offers programming that focuses on Prior Lake municipal government. Produced primarily by the Prior Lake communications department, programs range from live coverage of City Council, Planning Commission and Lake and Park Advisory Committees. Other shows include Inside City Hall with City Manager Frank Boyles and Scott County Government Programs.

PLTV-15 is owned and operated by the City of Prior Lake. For more information call Communications Coordinator Mike Peterson at (952) 447-9804.

The PLTV-15 channel shows public service announcements (PSAs) on DVD and on its Electronic Bulletin Board. The message board is available for announcements relating to city-wide activities and events sponsored by nonprofit organizations. If your message fits this criteria you may email it to mtpeterson@cityofpriorlake.com or call (952) 447-9804. Be sure to include event times, dates and locations, as well as the sponsoring organization and a contact number.

PLTV-15 is a government access cable television channel. Any programming submitted for airing is subject to editorial descretion by the City Manager and City Communications Department for technical quality and appropriateness of message. Programming is limited to City of Prior Lake funded or endorsed programs or other government and public affairs information of interest to residents. A program will not be aired if it:

1. Promotes a product or service with the primary objective of producing a monetary profit.

2. Is considered religous in nature or advocates a particular religious belief.

3. Does not adhere to the rules of the Minnesota Cable Communications Statute 238 relating to community standards for obscenity and defamation.

To obtain a copy of a PLTV-15 program, call communications coordinator Mike Peterson at (952) 447-9804. You must provide the title of the program, the date and time it was telecast and a check made out to the City of Prior Lake for $5 per copy. Media duplication is available on VHS or DVD.

Programs produced by City Staff are copywrited and cannot be rebroadcast without permission from the City of Prior Lake.

The PLTV-15 studio equipment is available for use by City of Prior Lake residents after the required forms and training is complete. Residents interested in producing television programs may call (952) 447-9804.

For Mediacom cable service and billing questions, call 1-800-642-6735.