HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-044 CCRMember April Graves introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-44
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING CITY AUTHORITY TO MANAGE PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, bills before the Minnesota Legislature (HF 739) and (SF 561)
would allow unregulated access to the public rights-of-way by private parties for installation of
small cell wireless equipment and distributed antenna systems; and
WHEREAS, the legislation provides for automatic approval of these types of
facilities, which prevents cities, through their elected representatives, from exercising their
ability and authority to manage their public real estate; and
WHEREAS, the legislation will supersede many existing zoning ordinances and
comprehensive plans enacted by the City, and put in place statewide requirements that would
preempt local decision in conflict with the interests of the public and the City of Brooklyn
Center; and
WHEREAS, this legislation is unique in that only these private
telecommunications companies would have unregulated access to public rights-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council reaffirms its support for local decision
making and control over public rights-of-way within its jurisdiction, and opposes any legislation
that allows private telecommunication companies, specifically, and utilities in general, unfettered
access to the public right-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby directs that this
resolution be communicated to the State officials representing the City of Brooklyn Center,
including its State Senator and Representative.
March 27,_2017
Date Mayor
ATTEST: JWAk
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Marguita Butler
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Marquita Butler, April Graves, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.