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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 8, 2000 6 specifically with the total number of antennae and related ground structures that should be . allowed on each site. Staff also recommends that the Council decide if they want to be in the business of advertising and marketing the availability of the water tower sites in the future, after completion of the Master Plan, for recruitment of telecommunications and wireless internet providers. Mr. Lynch stated the Council might consider a resolution directing Staff not to consider any more applications until further planning at both of the City's water tower sites, to include number of antennae and ground units, site planning, landscaping, infrastructure, and utilities, is completed. Councilmember Grant suggested that information might be requested from other communities who have gone through a similar planning process in planning their water tower sites. He stated that he works in Eagan where several water towers have numerous antennae. He added that the telecommunications providers might be consulted to determine what their experiences have been with other municipalities before moving forward with the study. Councilmember Larson agreed, stating the resolution was consistent with the Planning Commission's recommendations after the most recent application by Aerial Communications. . Mayor Probst asked whether the proposed application is sufficient, or more investigation is required. Councilmember Grant stated some investigation could be done before expending City funds to arrive at a Master Plan. Mr. Lynch stated that a Master Plan could include information obtained from other cities. Mayor Probst stated the important factor is available ground space. Grant asked for clarification with regard to the type of study which staff would like to see completed. Mr. Lynch stated the study could require stafftime, including the City Planner and himself or a consultant, to obtain and review information. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution #00-20, in the matter of planning for future water tower antenna and ground leases. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Allocation of Water Tower Antenna Revenue Councilmember Grant stated that with the increased revenue generated by the water tower antennas, the City is in a good position to utilize the funds toward special projects. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to allocate revenue from water tower antenna and ground leases to a newly created Communications Fund (50%) and the Parks & Recreation Budget (50%). .