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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 3 was opposed to new tower construction and that he must have misinterpreted the intent of that meeting. Mr. Vaughan further stated that he could direct his engineer to do the type of report requested. Mr. Scherbel clarified for the Council's benefit that the City could require Mr. Vaughan to have a study completed, but it could not dictate who was to perform the study. He stated that if the City required additional information following Mr. Vaughan's study, the City would be fiscally responsible for the cost of the study as per State Building Code. Mr. Scherbel stated that he continues to request an on-site review (i.e., soil borings; ultrasound testing; random spot checks) to determine the actual condition of the anchor shafts to learn the extent of or existence of corrosion, prior t<? doing the loading calculations, rather than simply calculating them from foundation drawings. Previous reports state "no data available." Mr. Vaughan was directed to provide complete detailed documentation on structural calculations and how he proposes to accomplish safety and SUP compliance, no later than year-end. Upon receipt of this report, the City will retain an independent engineer to review Mr. Vaughan's report. Mayor Probst stated that, State Building Code requirements aside, the City would look to Mr. Vaughan to participate in the costs for this report. City Planner Parrish stated that in lessee information provided by Mr. Vaughan to the City, it appeared that there would be six (6) or seven (7) leases coming up for renewal within the year, which could alleviate some of Mr. Vaughan's concerns regarding their removal from the tower and bring the number of antennae into compliance with the SUP. Mr. Vaughan assured Councilmembers and staff that he would attempt to create a sense of urgency with Ehresmann Engineering to perform the study in a timely manner. Councilmembers stressed the importance of Mr. Vaughan coordinating with Building Official Scherbel in provided sufficient information in the requested report. Mr. Habiger requested that Councilmembers discuss Mr. Vaughan's Concept PUD application. Mayor Probst responded that the tower issue needed to be resolved prior to , any consideration by the City Council. City Planner Parrish stated that, as the City's zoning ordinance now stands, a Special Accessory Use Permit would be required for reconstruction of the tower. As such, any tower constructed in the future must support the principle use of the property. City Attorney Filla stated that the City was in no position but to deny the Concept PUD until resolution of the other issue. ADMINISTRATION Acting Mayor Grant turned the gavel over to Mayor Probst at this time.