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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 20. 1998 2 Councilmember Larson questioned whether resolution of the issue created any variance issues for the City. The consensus of staff and Councilmembers was that it did not. Councilmember Keirn suggested that, once the issues are resolved, the City tile appropriate papers with the County now, rather than when the issues are resolved, so the title company will have their findings for the plat. Councilmember Aplikowski questioned whether the City should take the lead in resolving this issue. Mr. Fritsinger responded that City Attorney Filla is suggesting that, due to the legal issues involved, the City not become a participant at this time. Attorney Filla may set up a meeting between appropriate City staff and residents if it is agreeable to residents and appropriate to the cause. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, in the meantime, staff would continue to serve as liaisons for mediation, but not decision-making. . U.S. West Antennas Mr. Scherbel reported that the City had given U.S. West a deadline of July 17, 1998 to remove the antennas. Mr. Scherbel reported he had been contacted by the U.S. West Engineer, and while not having received an official company opinion or position, U.S. West would be removing their antennas from the tower, due to reported lack of structural stability of the tower. Mr. Scherbel questioned whether the existing tower, without the addition of additional antennae, had actually met state code, and that in order to have it meet state code, more antennae need to be removed. Further discussion items included specifications of the City's Special Use Permit; Mr. Vaughan's desire to upgrade the tower or install a larger tower; and whether the structural problem presented a fundamental public health and safety concern and future liability for the City. Mr. Fritsinger stated that City Attorney Filla should become involved at this point in resolving the issue of the structural integrity of the tower. . North Heights Church Exterior Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Scherbel reported that the property owner had met the majority of the requirements and deadlines of staff, with minor items remaining regarding completion of brick painting and submission of reports on paving and elevator installation. b. TCAAP Strategies Mr. Fritsinger presented and reviewed a variety of detailed strategies related to the pending list of outstanding TCAAP projects previously established by the City Council. Discussion included how these items may influence the 1999 Budget and Council direction for staff in response to these projects as outlined.