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Minnesota City tables decision on proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street
Summary
The City of Minnesota City on May 12, 2026, tabled consideration of a proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street after 14 residents raised concerns; council members said they will seek more information before deciding.
The Minnesota City public hearing on May 12, 2026, ended with the council tabling consideration of a proposed Verizon 5G tower at 125 Lake Street pending additional information and follow-up work. Mayor Kelvin Penrod opened the hearing at 7:03 PM; the minutes record that 14 residents attended to express concerns.
Kurt Rasmussen, a representative from GSS who answered questions at the hearing, described the planned structure and attempted to address safety concerns: "The tower runs on very low power. Radiation emitted from the tower is lower than holding your cell phone," Rasmussen said. The minutes also note that Hemphill Towers (Tulsa, Oklahoma) would own the structure and be responsible for any damages, and that construction would be regulated through the Federal Communications Commission.
The council's recorded action was to table the matter while it collected more information and considered public input; the minutes state the council will make the ultimate decision should Hemphill Towers pursue construction. The record adds that environmental work would mean at least a six- to eight-month period between approval and construction, if approved.
The hearing was adjourned at 7:45 PM after a motion to adjourn by Joe Pellowski, seconded by Angie Bohnstengel; the minutes say all voted in favor and the motion passed.
