RES 17-28CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-28
A 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 right -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 facilities, which prevents
cities, through their elected representatives, from exercising their ability and authority to
manage public real estate; and
WHEREAS, the legislation will supersede many existing comprehensive plans and zoning
ordinances enacted by the City, and put in place statewide requirements that would preempt
local decisions, in conflict with the interests of the public in general and the City of Otsego;
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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OTSEGO that the 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 telecommunications companies specifically, and utilities in general, unfettered
access to the public right-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby directs that this Resolution be
communicated to the State officials representing the City of Otsego, including its State
Senator and Representative.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of March, 2017.
MOTION to Adopt made by Council Member Heidner and seconded by Mayor
Stockamp.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessi a Stockamp, Mayor
Tami Loff, City Clerk