Summary
Council is reconsidering its history of opposing towers — including one at Eleanor Roosevelt High School — and exploring city assets like the water tower, schools, police station, and light poles as antenna sites. State law limits municipal say over small cells, but full towers remain negotiable.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lease revenue could come to the city, similar to arrangements in the manager's prior Ohio community.
All residents through better coverage; the city through lease income.
Neighbors near chosen sites may object, as happened a decade ago with school tower proposals.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
T-Mobile has been responsive on tower issues; Verizon has not, so the city is switching police vehicle hotspots to T-Mobile.
General - Jan 5, 2026
Council is reconsidering its history of opposing towers — including one at Eleanor Roosevelt High School — and exploring city assets like the water tower, schools, police station, and light poles as antenna sites. State law limits municipal say over small cells, but full towers remain negotiable.
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