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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1997 Morelan indicated tl~at l~e would like to see the installation done underground. Pedersen agreed. Morelan suggested that staff discuss this issue with Brooks Fiber and determine ifunder~round installation is cost prohibitive. The Administrator reported that Brooks Fiber has already indicated that underground installation is cost prohibitive in some areas, and they would like to be treated like otl~er utilities. Fahey felt the Council should see some rationale or justification for an overhead installation. Fahey asked if it were fair to impose a standard on one company that is not imposed on another. Morelan pointed out that the City's ordinance requires underground utilities in new developments. Sca(ze pointed out that this was a new utility. The City Administrator pointed out tl~at the agreement says that all installations must be underground unless the City approves an overhead installation. Broolcs Fiber has indicated they would (ike some overhead installations in existing areas. Fahey suggested that for overhead installations a cost analysis should be submitted to sllow why underground was uot feasible. Fahey stated that he would support the agreement as presented under this condition. However, he would not feel right penaliziu~ this utility. Fahey sug~ested that Brooks Fiber develop some standards for discussion when the propose to depart from the underground installation. Mr. Fahey introduced tlie following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOZ, UTION ND. 97-4-99 - APPROVING THE ]31200KS F713ER, INC. RIGHT-OF-WAYAGREEMEN"l AS PRESENTED AND AZITHORIZING TI~E MAYOR AND CYTY~IDMZNISTRATOR TO EXECDTE THE AGIZEEMENT ON 73EHAI,F OF THG CITY The foregoi~~g resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (3) Fahey, Pedersen, LaValle. Nays (2) Scalze, Morelan. Resolution declared adopted. DOMINIUM The City Administrator repo~ted that Domiuium h1s presented a 20