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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-July 27, 2009 6 Councilmember Grant recommended that if different colors of rocks were used to be sure that they are used in the same areas and to not use two different colors on the same road. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to Award the 2009 Crack Repair and Seal Coat Project to Pearson Bros., Inc., of Hanover, MN, in an Amount of $95,480.00 for the FA-2 Class A Granite. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Be Motion to Approve Ordinance 2009-010 in Planning Case 09-014 to Amend Sections 1305.04, Subd. 11, Subd. 12, and All Subsequent Numbering, and Section 1325.09 of Zoning Code Regarding Antennas and Towers as Presented in the July 27, 2009, Report to the City Council Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2009-010 City Planner Meagan Beekman stated in light of the recent application to erect a cellular tower on the Bethel University Campus, Staff has had an opportunity to review the City's current regulations regarding cellular antennas and new antenna structures. In an effort to better clarify where, and under what circumstances, new antennas may be installed and antenna towers be constructed, Staff is recommending a number of changes to Section 1325.09 on the Zoning Code. One of the goals of this amendment was to require co-location of cellular antennas whenever feasible and to prioritize where in the City new antennas can be installed. In addition to location requirements, Staff is recommending several other amendments to the Code for the purpose of clarification, to bring the regulations into compliance with FCC regulations, and to update language- to meet current technology practices and standards. In addition a number of proposed amendments have been made that would significantly impact where antennas and towers may be placed within the City. She reviewed the changes to the codes and explained that there was a change in the proposed language for Section 1325.09 Subd. 3, Item B which should read: "Receptive dish antennas under one (1) meter in diameter and individual receptive antennas, which are no taller than twelve feet above the roofline, regardless of the zoning district". The FCC exempts certain types of antennas that are designed to receive TV signals and Internet services. The City cannot be more restrictive than the FCC. Councilmember Holmes asked what type of antennas residents usually have. She wants to be sure that the changes to the code do not impact the resident's ability to receive a TV or Internet signal.