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Council leaves telecom franchise unchanged after resident objections to visible pedestals
Summary
Roy City Council directed staff to keep the existing franchise terms in place and not to accept the carrier's proposed pedestal concessions after residents objected to pedestals in front yards; staff said the carrier has told the city it will omit pedestals in some zones and may proceed under the current franchise.
The Roy City Council on March 18 declined requests to modify the city's telecommunications franchise to allow additional above-ground pedestals after residents voiced opposition to visible equipment in front yards.
A carrier (identified in meeting materials as Lumen) had presented a proposal and a follow-up letter seeking flexibility on pedestal placement and counts.…
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