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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 1997 • Mr. Hawkins noted the proposed amendment to assure the construction does not void the City's warranty on the water tank. Paul Harrington, Sprint PCS, explained a contingency was placed with approval of the first lease regarding the need to submit plans to Pit Des Moines (PDM), the water tank manufacturer, so they could respond to that issue. He advised Sprint submitted plans for review by PDM, however, they have not yet submitted a response. Mr. Harrington stated they will provide that guarantee to the City until the letter is received from PDM and he concurs with the addendum as proposed by Mr. Ahrens. • • Council Member Neal asked if the antenna was hit by lightening would there be damage to the water tower. Mr. Harrington advised they will install a grounding system to avoid that type of situation. Mr. Schumacher reviewed the proposed condition which addresses this issue. Mr. Harrington stated if PDM indicates part of the City's warranty is void, they will cover that liability. It was noted that an interference study by the City's consulting engineer will need to be completed to insure there is no interference with the City's SCADA system. The Lease Agreement prioritizes users on the storage tank such that the City and public safety agencies are a higher priority and allows higher priority users to use the water tower in the future if interference is predicted or not. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Antenna Lease Agreement and Addendum with Sprint Communications and to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Agreement subject to: a) Proper insurance documentation; b) Water tank manufacturer and City Engineer approval of the installation techniques; c) Satisfactory completion of an interference study indicating no interference with the City's SCADA system; d) Documentation of meeting all applicable review agency's approval; and e) Reimburse the City for all review costs. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 28, Confirming Sewer and Water Utility Rates for Willow Ponds - Mr. Schumacher said that the Council discussed with staff the possibility of establishing reduced rates for the Willow Ponds senior.housing development project. He stated the proposed resolution confirms Council's desire to use the same sewer and water rates established for the City on January 13, 1997, on the Willow Ponds development. Mr. Schumacher reviewed the Council's discussion and concern that the seniors will not benefit by any reduction since it is not guaranteed. He recommended adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 28 confirming the rates set on January 13, 1997 to be used for the Willow Ponds development. PAGE 6