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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 5, 2000 14 Ms. Chaput stated she would discuss this issue with the City Administrator, adding that the City a currently maintains the area which causes frustration for City staff. _ Commissioner Duchenes stated that the phrase "wireless teleconununications" in the 2nd line of the Special Requirements section might be unnecessary, as the standards should apply to any type of antenna which might be placed there. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that the Bloomington ordinance states that the City may terminate a lease. She suggested that such a stipulation might be included so that City staff can make such determinations. Conunissioner Baker stated that incompatibility issues are handled under the lease. Conunissioner Galatowitsch stated that, with regard to the Council's concern over the different buildings on the site, it would be difficult to force the tenants to share a building. Ms. Chaput stated that it would be difficult to determine a limit to the number of antennas on a water tower, but the City can place a limit on the number of gronnd structures. She added that the antennas are a source of funds for the City. Conunissioner Galatowitsch asked whether a schematic drawing ofthe Fernwood water tower was available for viewing. Ms. Chaput stated she had been unable to locate any drawings ofthe Fernwood tower. She noted the water tower has only I company with a ground structure, and currently has a lot oflandscaped area. Conunissioner Baker stated that antennas are unique and will continue to be even more unique. e Conunissioner Galatowitsch stated the City should have an all-inclusive policy which would not limit tenants or restrict antennas to be side mounted on water towers. Conunissioner Duchenes stated, in her opinion, that antennas mounted on top the water towers would not be of major concern. Acting Chair Rye stated, in summary, that the following items in the June 26 staff memo under the section "Water Towers: Proposed Language Amendment" were reviewed by the Planning Conunission: Item 7. Item 6. Special Requirements - removal of the term ''wireless conununications" Screening - possible inclusion of a dedicated fee to be used toward landscaping and screening Height - possible inclusion of an acceptable height greater than 75 feet which would be allowable for the existing site. Item 3b. The Conunission directed staff to make the necessary changes and bring the proposed amendments back to the August meeting for a public hearing. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Rem stated that at the Council's recent June worksession, there was a lengthy discussion with regard to the new City Hall facility, including bids and audio-visual components. . She added there was a presentation with regard to a new City logo which is being considered in conjunction with the City's 50th anniversary celebration.