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. iuto au area aud the structure is occupied, they will have to be creative. Ms. Reely clarified for Mr. Manning, that the Federal Telecom Act of 1996 basically stated that these facilities could not be zoned out entirely, the cities could not prohibit the carriers from providing service to an area, but the city can still maiutaiu control over the placement, the appearance of the shelter, and the carriers will have to work with the city. One of the reasons they chose the Clague Park location was to provide some revenues back to the community, since they would have to pay for any lease. Ms. Kemey, a resident, stated that AT&T had a meetiug about a week ago, and mailed out a letter to many residents. She believed that this letter looked like a promotional bill and suggested that maybe people tossed it out. It was a good meeting aud she believed that she was fairly well educated about this pole. She would be opposed to it if the money does not go toward fixing up the park. She would like some written guarautee that a lot of that $75,000. plus the monthly fee that AT&T is going to pay should go to the park. Tlus pole might cause problems selling her house with the pole in her back yard, but having a nice park to look at might make it better. She also complained that when she received the notice of this meeting, she thought that this was all the commission was going to talk about, she did not know she would have to sit her for three and a half hours before the issue was discussed. She believed that her time was too valuable to waste, and thought that in the future people should be told that there is more ou the agenda. Mr. Herbster stated that the commission did not know how long a hearing might last and there have been instauces where representatives do not show up. Another resident thought at least the residents should be told that there are other tlungs on the agenda. In reference to the proposal, Mayor Boyle responded that the city is still in negotiating with AT&T, so the $75,000.00 and a rental payment are their proposal to the city, not necessarily what is going to be agreed to. The second issue is that, in Oluo, only a legislative body can appropriate monies, when the city signs an agreement, it goes to Cou.ncil for approval then at that point the monies will be appropriated. The Mayor cannot agree to where the money will go. He asked the audience to indicate if they would like the money to go into improving Clague Park. Mayor Boyle asked that it be reflected in the minutes that the vast majority of the 30 or 40 people present who live in the area would also like to see at least a lion's share of the money go to park. He suggested that this portion of the minutes be highlighted and sent to cou.ncil so that council is aware of this, and the city will address the residents later on specifics. He noted that Councilinan Lind was present and has probably has taken note of this as well. So the first step has been taken and this has become part of the miuutes. Once the city has come to an agreement, then what they are suggesting can possibly become concrete. He stated that the administration would like to see a lot of the money going into the Clague Park area for the fix up and improvements. However, none of what he just said refers to the money used to rip up the ball fields, put in retention and redo the drainage. That has nothing to do with tlus money. Mr. Hodge asked if this would take care of the water problems in the park. Mayor Boyle responded that the retenrion that is being done now will affect the park, but it is going to be there to clean up the residential area. He offered to talk to the residents about this privately after the meeting. One resident, speaking from the audience, asked about the lighting in the area, and was advised that there would be one light over the door on the east side, and would not illu.minate behind the building. It was clarified that this would be in the north east corner, right offthe parking lot. Neighbors discussed the exact location among themselves and were not certain where it would be. Mr. Bradford advised that the site was staked out and the neighbors could see it. Mr. Mauning clarified that the lighx would only go on when the equipment was being serviced. One resident was concerned that children would congregate behind the building, or in the creek. Mr: Herbster stated that they would be in the creek regardless. Mr. Manniug stated if there was a problem they should call the police. Ms. Zayac, a resident, asked what the chart would show if there was no antenna in the park. Mr. Rhevus explained that this would not be a completely white area (where reception would be poor). Councilman Lind stated that he had a cellular phone there are areas where he gets very weak service, and he needs the coverage for his calls. Initially, he was opposed to this going into a park, but he realizes this will 13