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keep tabs on what is going on and have input. They also defined small cell wireless <br />and described how different installations can be done. <br />Mr. Culver explained the industry is changing how they are deploying the <br />technology. Wireless providers want to deploy and co -locate in the City's right of <br />way on light and traffic signal poles. The State granted them the right to be there <br />and the City is now updating the code to align with the new State Statutes. They <br />are expecting a lot of these when they begin to roll out 5G. They are currently using <br />it to cover gaps in 4G coverage. <br />Member Trainor inquired if the new language reflects what other cities are doing <br />regarding easements on County and State projects and if it slows the contractors <br />down. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded it requires the contractor to get two permits instead of <br />one, but it should not slow them down. <br />Mr. Culver stated the language is not the same as every City. They used Maple <br />Grove's language because they required permits on County right of ways and there <br />are a lot of examples where it was helpful. If they see someone working in the <br />City's right of way, this will allow them to look them up and make sure they have <br />a permit. <br />Member Misra inquired if this is an area where they can be more restrictive than <br />the State. <br />Mr. Culver responded they can be more restrictive in some ways, but there are <br />provisions in the law they cannot compromise. <br />Chair Cihacek inquired what the recommended permit fee was. <br />Mr. Freihammer responded it will probably be a flat fee of $25.00 to $50.00. <br />Chair Cihacek inquired who has permitting authority. <br />Mr. Culver stated the County has permitting authority. If the City wanted a permit <br />denied, they would have to work through the County. <br />Mr. Freihammer noted this gives them the opportunity to comment. <br />Chair Cihacek inquired if there was a way to simply carry the County permit into <br />the City's system so that they do not need to reapply. It seems like this is a <br />communication problem more than it is a structural problem. <br />Page 10 of 16 <br />