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October 2, 1997 Page 3 public land at all. Shortly thereafter, a letter was received from the Federal Communication Commission, indicating this was not an appropriate action; so the City Council is reconsidering this element of the ordinance. Board approval simply expresses there is a level of interest and allows the applicant to proceed to the City to go through the permit process. If Cox Communication proceeds with testing on District property, the District will receive the hold harmless and insurance information necessary. Lange inquired about the length of the antenna and its appearance. Sorensen stated that in discussions with Scott Haney from Cox Communications, the antenna stands about 4' tall and is 4" wide. It would be tied to the existing light pole (the tallest of poles looking northward from the high school in the center of the field). Utilities may have to be installed, if electricity cannot be taken off the pole. Cox Communications prefers to have their own meter and would pay any fees involved. Sorensen stated District preference would be for them to tap into our source, due to "site disturbance." Cox Communication would bear the burden of any costs involved. Lange inquired about rates for this type of service under the paragraph entitled, Rent and Rent Increase. Sorensen said he has done some checking around, but could not say at this time if what they proposed is a going rate. The sites he looked at were different than this. This would be a negotiable item. Holt inquired about construction and disruptiveness, length of time involved to construct, access in case of emergency and advance written notice for termination of agreement. Additionally, she asked about the likeliness of City Council approval. Sorensen stated that information is not available yet, since Cox Communication did not want to submit a site plan. Sorensen reiterated the City Council's initial reaction was to exclude 80 percent of parcels in the city from having an antenna. Since staff does not feel there would be any environmental damage, it is believed that the City may approve it administratively since there is an existing pole. Gillette inquired if an emissions analysis had been done, stating that sometimes radio frequency radiation emissions radiate from an installation. Additionally, he asked what type of announcement process would happen, a written announcement versus a public hearing? Sorensen stated he did not have knowledge about the emissions yet. Sorensen went on to say that the District is not required to conduct a public hearing. The City would make the determination on whether or not they want a public hearing. The District could hold a public hearing as well.