City Council Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Justin Wagner, Utilities Manager
Title
Consider Approval of Extension of and Second Amendment to Personal Communications Services (PCS) Site Agreement for the cell tower located at 10353 Hall Avenue on the water tower and future water treatment plant site Dated September 15, 1999.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council considers a Motion approving the extension of and second amendment to PCS Site Agreement Dated September 15, 1999.
Summary Report:
The City Council is asked to approve a lease extension for the cell tower located at 10353 Hall Avenue on the water tower and future water treatment plant site. The lease extension will be through November 16, 2025 while staff negotiate an updated agreement with the Global Signal Acquisitions II LLC. The Council previously approved an extension at their February 4, 2025 meeting but additional time was needed to complete an updated agreement.
The term "Personal Communications Service," refers to a type of wireless communication technology that utilizes cell towers to transmit signals for mobile phones, essentially meaning it's another term for the cellular network used by your phone when connecting to a tower; most cell phone companies use PCS technology alongside standard cellular networks.
Financial Impacts:
Current monthly rent City receives is $1,464.10. Staff is negotiating rental costs in the final lease agreement.
Tentative Timelines:
Staff will continue to negotiate the agreement with the intent of bringing back the final lease to the Council prior to November 16, 2025.