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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1998 <br />CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br />i <br />( #6) U.S. WEST WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENTS <br />Moorse reported that an agreement has been worked out with US West for lease <br />agreements to enable US West to locate PCS antennas on both the Navarre and Hwy 12 <br />water towers. The annual lease will be $12,000 for each tower with minor language <br />revisions in the included draft. <br />Steve Mangold was present and said he is the regional real estate manager for US West. <br />Flint asked how the rate was determined. Moorse reviewed the fee schedule, which is <br />based on the number of antennas for the towers, which is limited in both space and <br />frequency. The rate for 0 -6 antennas is $12,000, 7 -9 antennas is $13,000, and 10 -12 <br />antennas is $14,500. The rate is in the range of rates charged by other cities. Nextel will <br />have 9 antennas but will begin with three at a rate of $13,000. Sprint will be charged a <br />rate of $14,500. <br />Goetten asked if the money would be part of the General Fund. Moorse said the fees <br />would be collected for use in the Water Fund as the antennas are being placed on the <br />water towers. <br />Flint was informed by Mangold that US West's antennas will be used for PCS network, <br />which will be going on -line in July. The longevity of the technology is unclear. Mangold <br />said the technology can be used in greater Minnesota through a roaming frequency. The <br />PCS will use digital technology in the metro area and analog for the roaming area. <br />Flint moved, Goetten seconded, to approve lease agreements with US West for the <br />installation of PCS antennas on the Navarre water tower and the Highway 12 water <br />tower, with annual lease rates of $12,000 for each tower; and to authorize the Mayor and <br />City Administrator to sign the lease agreements. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />(47) SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 4031 <br />Goetten moved, Flint seconded, that Council adoption Resolution No. 4031, establishing <br />the 1998 Weight Limits for City streets from March 15 through May 15, 1998. Vote: <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br />Flint questioned the lack of the seasonal weight restrictions applying to private roadways. <br />Moorse informed him that the homeowners association would have to agree to seasonal <br />weight restrictions to allow the City to enforce policing. Jabbour did not believe the City <br />has the right to police these roads. Barrett indicated that the City only has the right to <br />enforce the issue of trespassing. <br />n <br />LJ <br />8 <br />