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Contractor details proposed Verizon 5G tower, addresses safety and FAA concerns
Summary
GSS representative Kurt Rasmussen told Minnesota City officials the proposed Verizon 5G tower would resemble a flag pole, could host multiple carriers and antennas, and would include an upward-facing light due to nearby airport operations; ownership and regulatory oversight were noted.
At the Minnesota City public hearing on May 12, 2026, Kurt Rasmussen of GSS provided technical details about a proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street and addressed regulator and safety questions. Rasmussen said the structure "looks like a large flag pole," would be built for Verizon and owned by Hemphill Towers of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and could host about six antennas per carrier while accommodating up to four carriers on the pole.
Rasmussen noted the site’s proximity to the airport would require a light that shines upward for aircraft safety and that tower specifications such as height would be governed by FCC regulations. He also told the hearing the owner would be responsible for incidents: "If anything were to go wrong with the tower, Hemphill Towers would be responsible. That would include any fires or if the tower would fall." According to the minutes, those risks were characterized as unlikely.
The minutes record that final technical specifications (including exact height) were not available and that the council tabled the item pending further information and environmental review.
