HomeMy WebLinkAbout#03 - Dish Wireless Lease Agreement
STAFF REPORT
DATE: 08/3/2022
REGULAR
TO: City Council
FROM: Ben Hetzel, Lake Elmo City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement
REVIEWED BY: Molly Just, Planning Director
INTRODUCTION:
Dish Wireless recently submitted a co-locate wireless communications permit application for the
water tower at the City of Lake Elmo Public Works property. Dish is proposing to add three
antennas and ancillary equipment on top of the tower and lease a 5 foot by 7 foot area inside the
water tower for a single equipment cabinet on a steel platform.
The proposed work will require administrative approval of a wireless communications permit
pursuant to LEC 105.04.240(c)(5). Antennas co-located on an existing wireless communications
facility structure require administrative approval. Verizon Wireless has existing equipment
located on the water tower.
ISSUE BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL:
Does the City Council want to approve the water tower lease agreement?
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PROPERTY:
Address: 3445 Ideal Ave N
PID: 16.029.21.32.001
Existing Zoning: Public Facilities
Applicable Regulations: Article VII – Wireless Communications Facilities
Reason for Request: If the facility is to be located on public property, the agreement allowing
the facility shall be approved by the City Council and executed prior to issuing the permit
pursuant to LEC 105.04.300(a).
PROPOSAL
The initial term of the lease is five years. Bob Vose from Kennedy and Graven has reviewed the
lease. The lease will be automatically extended for four additional five year terms unless Dish
Wireless terminates it at the end of the then current term by giving written notice.
The annual rent begins at $30,000 and increases by 3% annually.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City would receive $159,274.07 in revenue over initial five year lease term. If extended, the
City would receive $1,093,777.87 in total revenue.
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OPTIONS:
The City Council may:
Approve the Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement
Amend and then approve the Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement
Do not approve the Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement for
3445 Ideal Avenue N.
“Move to approve the Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement for 3445 Ideal Avenue N.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Dish Wireless Water Tower Lease Agreement