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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 2, 2004 6 Commissioner Zimmerman stated this could impact the marketability of the property and he believed those boxes belonged on the other side of Highway 96 by the Joint Maintenance Facility. Commissioner Ricke asked if there was any financial incentive to the City to have this easement. Mr. Hellegers replied there could be a financial incentive to the City, but it would not be a significant amount. Robert Wegner, Ulteig Engineers, me" stated this was to upgrade the telephone service in. the area. He noted the manhole run was on the south side of the road and they preferred to have the cabinets located near the manhole. He indicated their main concern was to find a safe location, He stated the cabinets were expensive and their goal was to get them as far away from the street as possible. Chair Sand asked if the boxes emitted any noise. Mr. Wegner replied they did not emit any nOIse, Commissioner Ricke asked where the truck access would be. Mr. Wegner replied he hoped they would be able to park nearby and walk to the site. Commissioner Ricke asked what the access problem would be on the north side, Mr. Wegner replied he did not have this information and he was told to look at obtaining an easement at this location, Commissioner Zimmerman stated he believed these boxes should be located on the north side of Highway 96 because that was the area they were servicing. Commissioner Ricke asked what kind of interest did they have in developing that property. She believed boxes located at this location would impact any potential future development. Mr. Clark stated staff was planning on discussing with the City Council at their July worksession meeting certain properties for redevelopment, including this property, to gain a better handle as to Council's priorities. Chair Sand stated he believed the County should be contacted regarding an easement on the north side of the property. Commissioner Modesette indicated if this easement were approved, she wanted the minimum easement. Commissioner Larson expressed concern that the maintenance trucks would use the bituminous trail to gain access to the site. REPORTS A, Planning Commissioners Commissioner Larson stated he had taken the bus tour with the military last month and it was an interesting tour.