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1) The following recommendation was made on March 2, 2010 by the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission as it relates to towers in city parks: General Conditions for Policy on Towers in City Parks: Shall be considered on a case by case basis and must be consistent with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Proposal must be a direct infrastructure benefit to the park Proposal must be a direct benefit to all park users Each case shall be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation Each proposal shall involve community and neighborhood input meetings Park must be appropriate size to support a commercial use Co-location is not recommended in a city park because of the height and space requirement that are dictated A building shall not be allowed unless there is a possibility for dual use, i.e., restroom/community room facilities etc.? Agreement shall include a provision to remove pole/equipment and restore area should provider go away where there is no longer a need, i.e. letter of credit or bond Each case shall require a visual impact assessment (visual impact statement) All installation and restoration costs shall be borne by the provider with no cost to the city Appropriate compensation shall be received by the City The motion was made by Commissioner Etten that the above general conditions be recommended to the City Council when considering towers in city parks, seconded by Willmus. Motion approved 7-1 with Commissioner Ristow voting no. Present: Brodt Lenz, Etten, D.Holt, M. Holt, Pederson, Ristow, Stark and Chair Willmus : Absent Hiber, Youth Commissioner Jacobson 2) The following recommendation was made on March 2, 2010 by the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission as it relates to a tower in Acorn Park: Monopole (data only): Installation shall be consistent with the park plan and not exceed the following criteria: Dimension of pole similar to existing light or telephone poles (X dimension) o Height of pole shall not exceed 100 ft. o Ground space shall not exceed 7 x 7 ft o Installation shall prefer combination use with park amenity, i.e. attached to replaced light pole Installation, maintenance and operation shall not interfere with park activities and shall be scheduled with the Parks and Recreation Department Screening shall be defined by the Parks and Recreation Department Perform a visual impact assessment (visual impact statement) Agreement shall include a provision to remove pole/equipment and restore area should provider go away where there is no longer a need, i.e. letter of credit or bond