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Residents raise concerns about property values, safety as Minnesota City delays tower decision
Summary
Fourteen residents attended the May 12 hearing on a proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street and raised questions about safety, liability and impacts on property values; the council tabled the item to seek more information.
Residents attended the Minnesota City public hearing on May 12, 2026, to express concern about a proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street. The minutes record 14 residents attended and asked questions about health risks, safety and property values; no individual residents are named in the record.
The minutes note that it is unknown whether property values would increase or decrease following tower installation: "It is unknown if property value would increase or decrease from the installation of a cell tower. It may increase for some just as it could decrease for others." The council recorded that it would consider this input as it seeks more information and that any final decision would rest with the council.
With technical and liability claims coming from the developer representative, the council opted to table the matter for further information and environmental review rather than issue an immediate ruling. The hearing record does not include on-the-record resident statements or a formal vote on the tower itself.
