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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for [ts adoption: RESOLUTION #01-08- A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A CELLULAR ANTENNA SYSTEM ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY AND DECLARING TERMS OF SAME WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has properly applied for a conditional use permit to [nstall and operate a cellular antenna system on the City Water Tower #2 on City owned property legally described as follows: Outlot B, AEC ENERGY PARK, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ("Site") WHEREAS, the Planning Commission met on August 7, 2001, conducted the public hearing and recommended City. Council approval of the.request. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: Based on Findings of Fact #~, a conditional use permit (Permit) for the installation and operation of a cellular antenna system located on the City Water Tower #2 on City owned property is hereby granted to Verizon Wireless, hereinafter referred to as "Permittee". This Permit shall remain in effect until August 31, 2006 as long as the conditions imposed herein are complied with and so long as the Permittee, as Lessee has a valid Lease in place with the City as Lessor for lease of the necessary property on the City's water tower and related mezzanine area for the operation of its equipment on the site. However, the Permittee shall have the option for a maximum of four (4) 5-year renewals, resulting in a total permit period of up to twenf~-five (25) years. The Permittee shall be responsible for. submitting a written request for permit renewal at least 30 days prior to expiration of the permit. Said written request shall be submitted to City Council for review and consideration. All cellular equipment structures will be located inside the water tower in the mezzanine area. Construction and construction methods of all equipment structures within the water tower shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. The amount of spaced leased upon the mezzan, ine area will be square feet. Upon termination of the Lease and this Permit, the City may order the removal of the antennae and related equipment upon ninety (90) days notice to the Permittee. Further, if there is an interruption of antenna operations for 12 consecutive months, the antenna and related eqUipment shall be removed from the property, The Permit-tee shall provide the City with a letter of credit, performanCe bond, or another form of security that is acceptable to the City, in the amount of One Thousand Dollars and no cents ($1,000.00), to insure timely removal of the antennae and any related equipment. In the event the antennae and related equipment are not removed in accordance with the City's -342- I I I i I I I I I I i I I i I I I I