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Mounds View City Council January 25, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 8 agreement and City Attorney's comments. Council Member Gunn asked what would be installed in the fenced area and amount of advanced notice for entry. Finance Director Beer stated it would be an equipment cabinet to provide high- speed wireless internet technology to the City's residents. Finance Director Beer answered questions of Council Member Mueller regarding adequate notice during business hours to gain access to the water tower, the City being fully covered for indemnity should there be an injury or equipment failure resulting in damages, and that Clear Wire cannot terminate the agreement until the end of the lease. He explained that if Clear Wire filed bankruptcy, there would be a Judge's order to be current in payments to the City. Council Member Mueller noted the contract requires that the signal will not interfere in any way with public safety communications or the Police Department and should there be interference, they can be shut down in a matter of hours. Finance Director Beer stated that is correct. Council Member Stigney thanked Finance Director Beer for his wark to negotiate this contract. He referenced the Robert Voss communication noting this is an unusual installation and should be reviewed by the appropriate official before signing the agreement. Finance Director Beer clarified it is not an unusual installation. Mayor Flaherty asked where the $21,000 lease payment would be deposited. Finance Director Beer stated it would go into the water fund, as with other antenna leases. Mayor Flaherty noted Clear Wire is to provide a schematic before the City approves the lease. Finance Director Beer stated that language has been modified so Clear Wire will sign and submit an executed lease agreement along with their plan for the City's signature. City Attorney Sonsolla stated the documentation is sufficient and recommended City staff review the equipment plans and specifications prior to execution by the City. Finance Director Beer answered questions of Council Member Mueller regarding the service light and rod detail for lightening strikes. He stated Clear Wire is aware the City will be refurbishing the water tower and will be required to remove their antennas while the tower is being painted. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7564, Authorizing a Water Tower and Ground Space Lease with Clear Wireless, LLC, subject to review of the plans and speciiications by City staff and/or consultants. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 7567, Approving the Hire of Greggory Neumann as Mounds View Police Officer. • � Deputy Police Chief Kinney presented staff's recommendation to hire Greggory Neumann as a •