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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27. 1998 3 2. Compliance with the plans contained in Exhibit A, pages 3 of 59 through 6 of 59, of the Staff memorandum, dated April 1, 1998. Councilmember Malone requested that staff explain the numerical printouts in Exhibit A, pages 16 of 59 through 59 of 59 the Staff memorandum, dated April 27, 1998. Councilmember Malone requested confirmation that Ehresmann Engineering conducted a structural analysis of the tower's capacity to sustain winds of 80 miles per hour without ice. Julie Townsend, U.S. West Wireless, stated the structural analysis didn't account for ice on the tower. Councilmember Malone stated that there had been ice build-up on the tower in the past. Councilmember Malone explained that he would be more comfortable with a structural analysis that included a build-up of ice. Ms. Townsend explained that she did not have the pertinent knowledge to respond to Councilmember Malone's concern. Councilmember Hicks requested a brief summary of the Required Modifications section of Exhibit A, page 10 of 59, in Staff memorandum, dated April 27, 1998. Mr. Ringwald responded by pointing out the particular paragraphs in pages 10 of 59 through 12 of 59 that applied to Required Modifications. Mr. Ringwald clarified that paragraph 2, page 12 of 59, contained exceptions to the Required Modifications. Councilmember Hicks asked Mr. Ringwald to point out the locations of the antennas on the tower. Mr. Ringwald responded that there were several exhibits that portrayed the location of the antennas. Councilmember Hicks inquired about the specific modifications required by the Ehresmann Engineering report. Mr. Ringwald stated that page 10 of 59, in Exhibit A, contained the specific modifications. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the City Council should be concerned about the anchor shaft, as stated in Exhibit A, page 1001'59. Mayor Probst responded that there was no one present from the engineering firm to respond to Councilmember Aplikowski's concern. Councilmember Malone asked if the proposed Special Use Permit was considered in place even if the tower faced structural damage or collapsed. Mr. Ringwald stated that the permit would still be in place as long as the structure was rebuilt to the same specifications as allowed in the permit. Councilmember Malone inquired if the antennas could be replaced in the future to include broadcast capability under the SUP. Mr. Ringwald stated that the antennas are specified for a two-way radio communication of up to 700 feet.