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I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 24. 1996 5 Councilmember Hicks indicated support as long as the signs are removed immediately when the bridge is reopened_ Mayor Probst advised that the Council's consensus is to allow the signs to remain in place until the bridge reopens but then they must be removed. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, advised the City will probably receive a similar request from another home occupation. Council consensus was reached that a similar request would be approved under the same restrictions. A. Extension of OneComm Agreement Mr. Ringwald advised the site plan approval was previously extended for six months and will expire on June 30, 1996. OneComm has proposed to place transmission antennas at the Red Fox Road watertower but due to nationwide buildout demands, is requesting another extension to December 31, 1996. Mr. Ringwald noted that OneComm has offered to commence rent payments on July I, 1996 at $750 ($862 for the second five years) per month for the first five years. Mr. Ringwald advised staff recommends approval of Planning Case 95-01 to extend site plan approval until December 31, 1996, subject to the original conditions and with payment of rent commencing on July 1, 1996. Mayor Probst asked if the previously discussed contract was for five years. Mr. Ringwald answered affirmatively. Councilmember Malone asked if this organization has changed hands since the original application was negotiated. Bill Buell, representing OneComm, advised that C-Call Corporation is the licensee dba as OneComm. He further explained that C-Call merged with NexT ell, making it a nation-wide company. Councilmember Malone reviewed issues previously discussed to minimize visual impact and asked if OneComm is proposing the same. Mr. Buell answered affirmatively. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion that approval of Planning Case #95-01 be extended until December 31,1996, subject to the original conditions of approval and payment of rent commencing on July 1, 1996. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).