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w [g{ i~ ~ 1 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27.1998 " - ~,,~ 0 J . 2. Compliance with the plans contained in Exhibit A, pages 3 of 59 through 6 of 59, of the Staff memorandum, dated April I, 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 01'80 miles per hour without ice. Julie Townsend, U.S. \Vest Wireless, stated the structural analysis didn't account for ice on the tower. Counci[member Malone stated that there had been ice build-up on the tower in the past. Council member 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 Statfmemorandum, 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, eontained 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 loeation of the antennas. Councilmember Hicks inquired about the speeific 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 coneerned about the anchor shaft, as stated in Exhibit A, page 10 of 59. Mayor Probst responded that there was no one present from the engineering firm to respond to Councilmember Aplikowski's eoncern. Councilmember Malone asked ifthe proposed Special Use Permit was considered in place even if the tower faced struetural damage. 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. . ----