05-22-2013 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 22, 2013 PURSUE SHARED MULTI- FAMILY PATROL POSITION DEVELOP PLAN FOR OWASSO/ WOODLYN REDEVELOP- MENT AREA The City Administrator reported that the Vadnais Heights City Administrator will be discussing a shared multi- family patrol position with the Vadnais City Council later this week. The Administrator indicated that he would update the Council on the outcome of this discussion. The City Administrator reviewed a diagram of the Owasso /Woodlyn Redevelopment Area. 1-le reported that Verizon has contacted the City indicating that they would like to construct another cell tower in this area. The Administrator pointed out that the City's ordinance requires co- locates, where possible, noting the existing tower on the former Donovan site. The Administrator indicated that he asked Verizon to look at the R & S piece for a new tower if it proves that a co- locate is not possible. The Administrator reported that Verizon has informed him that even though cities require that towers accommodate co- locations, the towers are typically constructed to minimally meet this standard. Verizon feels this is likely true for the existing tower which already has four co- locations. Verizon indicated that additional co- locations would require significant reinforcement of the tower. The Administrator reported that he discussed the City's potential purchase of the R & S property with its owners, who indicated the possibility that the City purchase their property and lease the building back to then. The Administrator indicated that if the City purchased the R & S lot at the southeast end of their entire site, that lot could be used for a tower location as well as be incorporated in the redevelopment area. There was discussion about the City selling the lease for the cell tower on the former Donovan site. The Administrator indicated that he would work on a potential sale. He indicated that if the existing tower will not accommodate additional co- locations, the City would be obligated to approve a second tower. Blesener asked if there was any exposure to the City in selling the lease it holds on the existing tower and then purchasing land and approving a second tower on the land the City owns in the same general area. The Administrator indicated that cell providers are all aware of what is going on in the market. He also noted that Verizon will look at the area and chose the best site for them. I -Ie indicated they prefer existing City property at this time. The Administrator reported that the key piece of property in this redevelopment area is the McGough property. The Administrator indicated that he has not been able to get a definite answer from McGough relative to their involvement in a redevelopment project. The 2