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th accommodate the April 9 St. Paul Water Board meeting. Specifically, he requested that the Commission support using the footpath that is South of the old reservoir as an alternate access route if the North access route was not approved. D. Holt voiced his concern over the south access option if things fall through o with the Water Board. Providing access from the south is “kind of a big deal”, it impacts the canopy; it will change a foot path into an access road  Verizon talked about how the original structure designs have been upgraded to provide a more aesthetically pleasing structure Commissioners inquired into how Verizon will deal with graffiti and the need o for details on the standard for removing the graffiti (within a set period of time) Commissioners are interested in knowing how the building will be made to o look more natural to better fit with the natural décor Commissioners spoke of concerns about putting the building on the current o path and how Verizon plans to maintain a pleasing environment for walking  Fischer indicated that they will be going to the Planning Commission in the next week to request a variance for a larger building than the standard 200 sq. ft. that is allowed. This building will be 11’6 x 30’ to accommodate an indoor generator and equipment Commissioner Doneen asked for a clarification of the decibel information o provided and a general description of how loud the generator will be. Mr. Fischer responded that it would be similar to a home air-conditioner sound.  Fischer explained that Techs tend to be onsite 1-2 times each month, generators are tested weekly. He noted that times can be set for the testing and included in the agreement. He also suggested that landscaping requirements/considerations will also be added to the agreement  Commissioners voiced a concern for the large butternut tree that will be removed from the site to accommodate construction and would like to see consideration for a “like tree” replacement elsewhere in the park  Commissioner Simbeck suggested a need to specifically identifying path materials if an alternative access route were to be considered to the site. Plans identify a crushed rock pathway while Simbeck felt a paved pathway will be needed to accommodate vehicles  Simbeck also inquired into the relocation of underground lines and utilities for construction and whether these will be replaced underground. Fischer assured commissioners that anything relocated by construction would be done in the same manner as it was found.  Commissioners suggested that if the South access route is considered that it come back to the Commission for further discussion and input. Council Member McGehee joined the table for discussion with Commission and Mr. Fischer:  McGehee recognized the thoroughness and the high level of preparation by the Commission  McGehee questioned the fencing around the Verizon building and asked about options other than a chain link fence  McGehee asked the Commission to consider future park buildings that are different than other buildings in the City as well as the importance of considering buildings that are unique to the park site.