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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2019 of the 42 owners that had a deferred assessment, it could be a financial impact of up to $25,000. The City Clerk explained that staff has provided four possible actions for the Council to take, but recommends denial of the interest reduction request and staff continuing to follow the current assessment policy. Fischer stated that he would support the denial. McGraw stated this likely would not be the last time the City stepped in to assist with a housing improvement project, and we should continue following the current assessment policy in order to continue to be fair to future Councils and residents. Keis stated that now that he sees how much the financial impact could be to the City, he agrees with the others. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2019-4-46 — DENY THE REQUEST FROM ROSALIE JACKSONAND CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE CURRENT ASSESSMENT POLICY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. SMALL CELL The City Administrator explained that the City adopted a small cell WIRELESS wireless ordinance in December 20 t 7 and the Federal Communication FACILITY DESIGN Commission allowed cities to adopt design guidelines to regulate the GUIDELINES aesthetics of the small cell wireless facilities provided those regulations were not overly burdensome. He stated that staff used a template from the City of Northfield and feels the guidelines proposed are very thorough and cover issues that will likely arise. He noted that the key highlights include where the City prefers these sites to be located, how high, what color, how the equipment must be secured and other details that will help keep the sites relatively camouflaged within their surroundings. He stated that this equipment is continually getting smaller. Fischer stated the policy appears to cover the items we would want to address. Torkelson stated that he is concerned with camouflage and the aesthetics. He is wondering if any new poles could accommodate lighting. The City Administrator stated there is a lighting section. Torkelson clarified if the language would allow lighting. He wants the poles to fit in to the neighborhood and look like the rest of the poles. The City Administrator clarified that this language is intending for that. McGraw clarified that no advertising would be allowed on them except what information is required to be on them.