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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2000 assumptions will be used with respect to the rate of growth through 2002. The rate study is expected to be presented to the Council at a work session in April 2000. Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 —19, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 00 —19 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Approving Antenna Lease Agreement, Mericom/Aerial, Rick DeGardner — Staff advised APT Minneapolis has discussed with them the installation of antenna facilities on the City's existing water storage tank near the correctional facility. The proposed agreement between APT Minneapolis and the City has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, staff, and APT Minneapolis officials. Staff requested Council approval of the antenna lease agreement. APT Minneapolis is proposing to lease space for the installation of three (3) sectors of up to four (4) panel antennas each on the City's water tower at an annual rate of $13,891.50. The amount will increase annually by the greater of five (5) percent or the consumer price index. The rental rate coincides with the existing tenants on the water towers. The agreement is for five (5) years with the opportunity for five (5) additional five (5) year periods. The associated cabinets will be installed inside the tower base on a platform approximately 10' x 12'. The lease agreement prioritizes users on the storage tank such that the City and public safety agencies are a higher priority. This allows higher priority users to use the water tower in the future if interference occurs. Since the water tower is adjacent to the correctional facility, the lease agreement requires that APT Minneapolis personnel and their subcontractors contact prison officials prior to obtaining access to the site. The necessary language to indemnify and hold harmless the City on all claims due to APT Minneapolis operation, installation, or maintenance of their facilities has been included and reviewed by the City Attorney. Council Member O'Donnell asked what the funds would be used for. Staff advised allocation of the funds would be discussed at the next Council work session. Council Member Dahl asked about the number of existing tenants and total fee. Staff advised there are currently three (3) existing tenants. Each tenant is charged the same fee. Council Member Dahl moved to approve the antenna lease agreement with APT Minneapolis and to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement subject to proper insurance documentation and submittal from Pitt -Des Moines that installation of the proposed antennas will not affect the tower's structural integrity and warranty. 6