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5) Allowing third, parties to have access to the water towers will increase <br /> City/Utilities liability in case of an accident. Even though a tight indemnity clause <br /> can be incorporated in a lease agreement, the City/Utilities will still be part of any <br /> legal proceedings. <br />6) The $500/month lease payment is not nearly enough to offset the risks contained <br /> in item #'s 1-5, particularly item #1, at what price do we sacrifice security of the <br /> community's water system? <br /> <br />We are also sensitive to aesthetics in Elk River. Elk River already has three mono poles <br />to be used for telecommunication plus numerous radio towers in Northern Elk River. <br />Opportunities to utilize these facilities also exist. I have taken the time to show Everest <br />Group other possible areas in our community and offered the use of the two out of service <br />water towers (Jackson Ave across from Fire Station, Water tower north of Cretex <br />Concrete plant). Sprint was not interested in these other options either. <br /> <br />CC: <br /> <br />James Tralle <br />George Zabee <br />file <br /> <br /> <br />