Planning Commission tables new cell tower

A new cell tower was discussed by the City of Kimball Planning Commission at their meeting Monday, April 21, where the proposal became a subject of, at times, heated debate.

The proposal for a 75 foot cell tower that would sit at 3948 Road 34 North in Kimball was submitted to the commission via an application for a conditional use permit by Henry Jacobsen of Northeast Colorado Cellular speaking on behalf of Viaero Wireless.

According to Jacobsen, the need for the cell tower on the west side of Kimball would be to accommodate the growing demand for fourth generation services (4G) and to alle...