08 19 2025 City Council Work Session PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA
August 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
1.Call to Order
2.Discussion
a.Cell Tower Proposal - Wentworth Park
3.Adjourn
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Please contact City Hall at 651-452-1850 or by emailing cityhall@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
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City Council Work Session Memo
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Cell Tower Proposal - Wentworth Park
ACTION REQUEST:
Review and comment on a proposal to install a cellular tower at Wentworth Park.
BACKGROUND:
City staff have been discussing a proposal to install a cellular tower with representatives from
Buell Consulting and Eagle Peak Consulting. The consultants represent Vertical Bridge, which
is a partner of Verizon Wireless but would also work with additional providers for future
collocating on the proposed cell tower.
Items for discussion include the location of the tower within the park (two locations shown on
the attached map), rent, annual increase, term, space, tower type, and future revenue sharing
from collocation. A table showing preliminary negotiations is shown below.
Topic Vertical Bridge (Verizon Partner)City of Mendota Heights
Rent $12,000/yr ($1000/mo)$25,000-$30,000/yr ($2083-$2500/mo)
Increases 7.5% per term or 1.5% annual 4% annual
Term 50 years Unknown if 50 yrs is an issue
Space 75’x75’ + 30’-wide easement 50’x50’ preferred
Tower type Monopole Monopine (?) – perhaps ok with monopole
Rev sharing Strong preference against it Has been suggested
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ATTACHMENTS:
1.Park Map
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