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Mr. Card explained it is difficult to get on any 800 MHz system sites. They have had discussion <br />with the City of Anoka previously and were offered some sites but not where MARA needed to <br />be located. He noted Ramsey's site is good for their area of desired coverage. <br />Joel Jameson, 5910 146th Avenue NW, representing MARA, said he approached Ramsey <br />because he is a resident. <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked about MARA's relationship with other organizations and if <br />there is a cooperative or competitive relationship. <br />Mr. Card stated they are familiar with the groups mentioned by City Engineer Himmer and have <br />a cooperative relationship with those groups on projects. He indicated he did not know if other <br />groups would approach the City with the same request. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated it sounds like MARA is metro -wide and other groups are more <br />regional. <br />Mr. Card stated that is correct. <br />Councilmember Backous stated he is not concerned if another request is received and likes the <br />idea of having the agreement indicate that if a paying customer comes along, MARA's <br />equipment would be removed. <br />Mr. Card stated that will not be a problem but clarified that equipment for cellular companies <br />mount on the side of the towers and MARA equipment mounts on top of the tower. <br />Chairperson McGlone asked about insurance and liability. <br />Paul Emeott, 3960 Scheuneman Road, White Bear Lake, advised MARA has a $1 million <br />blanket liability policy and Ramsey can be named as additional insured. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated staff will add the requirement for a 24-hour notice and that <br />MARA equipment will be removed should there be a paying user. <br />Councilmember Elvig agreed and suggested the language indicate the MARA equipment will <br />also be moved due to space needs or conflict of radio waves. <br />Mr. Card offered to provide their agreement with the City of Minnetonka, which could provide a <br />template. <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to recommend the City <br />Council direct staff to formalize an agreement with MARA including 24-hour notice for tower <br />access, additionally insured on $1 million liability policy, removal of equipment at their cost <br />should another lease be received or signals conflict, and payment of electric costs. <br />Public Works Committee / November 15, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 15 <br />