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• <br />COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 21,1996 <br />LEASING OF WATER TOWER SPACE FOR ANTENNAS, DAVID AHRENS, <br />JIM NELSON, AET/MIKE O'ROURKE, APT/JOHN DU BOIS, <br />COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER <br />The Federal government recently enacted legislation that will result in the proliferation of <br />antenna construction for wireless devises. Mr. Jim Nelson and Mr. Mike O'Rourke were <br />present to discuss a request to lease antenna space on the City water towers. Mr. DuBois <br />was present to discuss the preparation of lease agreements for the placement of antennas. <br />Mr. DuBois explained that drafting and implementing an antenna lease program is a <br />complicated process. The City Council must determine which areas of the City are <br />unsuitable for antenna placement and identify areas and structures that would be suitable <br />for antenna construction. In addition, antennas require a safe facility to house the <br />equipment needed to operate the antennas. Usually these building are constructed of <br />prefab concrete or an outdoor cabinet. <br />Mr. DuBois proposed a lease agreement with a life span of 20 year <br />explained that his company would agree to the 20 -year time fr <br />of the entire agreement is negotiable. <br />Council discussed appropriate locations for antenn <br />also discussed how much revenue would be ge <br />need for electrical and telephone service to th <br />interference with prison security were <br />Council asked what happens <br />explained that he would b <br />antennas. If water towe <br />that other busines ou <br />'Rourke <br />cancellation <br />ent housing. Council <br />nna leases. Appearance, the <br />nt building and the possible <br />ded to be investigated. <br />n t e water towers are filled. Mr. Nelson <br />inst.1lation of three (3) groups of three (3) <br />vailable, towers are constructed. It was also noted <br />e requesting antenna space. <br />Staff will work wit ' '' r uBois and the City Attorney to draft an appropriate agreement. <br />Staff will update Co cil periodically. Both Mr. Nelson and Mr. O'Rourke requested that <br />this matter be completed in March. Mr. Nelson will continue discussions with Mr. <br />Ahrens. <br />EXPLORING THE INTERNET, MAYOR LANDERS <br />Mayor Landers has received a proposed for an inexpensive plan to get the City on the <br />Internet. The purpose of the plan would be to provide more exposure for the City. The <br />proposal would include measures to keep staff from using the Internet for <br />Personal purposes. <br />This proposal will be presented at the March 20, 1996 work session. <br />CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS, RANDY SCHUMACHER <br />PAGE 3 <br />