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MINUTES City Council Dec. 14, 1988 Australian to the City and is aware of the fact that Mrs. Peterson is also willing Imp. to dedicate her portion of the easement. (Cont.) Fahey noted that the project would probably not be put in until the Spring, therefore, there is adequate time to rebid it. Mr. Marsh asked who would pay the cost of the improvement. Fahey stated that if the easements are granted at no cost, the City would pay the cost from the General Fund. Mr. Danner, the contractor who submitted the low bid, stated that if the project is rebid, he would estimate the cost as being 20% higher. Danner pointed out that the project was bid on a unit price basis, also noting that the contract provides for a 60 day extention. The City Attorney suggested that the contract not be awarded until he had an opportunity to review it and until he can determine the status of the easements. The City Attorney requested that the matter be tabled for a couple of weeks to give him an opportunity to do this. The City Engineer pointed out that the City has 60 days in which to act on the bids. It was the concensus of the Council to table action on the matter for 30 days. Cellular One Mr. Dewayne Carroway and Mr. Brian Rogers, representing Cellular One, appeared before the Council requesting that Cellular One be allowed to mount their antenna system on the City's water tower. Carroway explained Agenda the specifics of the proposal as well as described the small building that Item No. 14b would need to be constructed near the water tower to house equipment. Carroway reported that Cellular One has done this in other cities and is paying these cities monthly rental fees for the use of City property. Carroway reported that he has discussed a $400 per month rental fee with the City's Public Works Superintendent. Fahey asked the kinds of fees Cellular One is paying to other cities. Mr. Rogers replied that Cellular One is paying St. Louis Park $575 per month for the mounting of two microwave dishes on their water tower. Burnsville is being paid $900 per month, however, Burnsville constructed the equipment building and is leasing it back to the City. Wayzata is receiving $275 per month for a situation similar to what Cellular One is proposing in Little Canada. Blesener asked if a separate tower would provide better reception than mounting the equipment on the City's water tower. Rogers replied that the higher the tower, the further the signal can go. Rogers reported that an optimum height of 180 feet is needed in this area, Page -9- PAGE-23