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MINUTES Planning Commission March 9, 1989 KVBM Mr. Costa asked if there would be a guaranteed user fee on Television the tower every year. Mr. Rieder indicated that when they Tower get past that process, they can negotiate with the Council. (cont.) Mr. Costa asked where the figure of $100,000 a year came from. Mr. Peters indicated that the two towers in Shoreview each pay $55,000 a year. Mr. McGinnis felt that there would be less problems with a self- supporting tower. The towers in Shoreview are not self- supporting. Mr. Herkenhoff indicated that if someone were to touch the KSTP tower, it would be hot. Mr. Peters stated that KSTP is actually energizing the ground; therefore, a person could get burned on this tower. Mr. Peters stated that the only thing that would be hot on their proposed tower would be the antenna at the top. Mr. Herkenhoff asked if there would be any hazards as a result of all the radio waves from the tower. Mr. Rieder indicated that the tower meets all safety requirements as set by OCEA. Mr. McGinnis indicated that there would be a red light at the top of the tower at night and a strobe light during the day. Mr. McGinnis stated that if they did not have the strobe light, they would have to paint the tower an offensive orange and white. Mr. Davison indicated that he would like to see the soil statement and the environmental impact statement. Mr. Davison also feels it is too close to homes within the City. Mr. Peters stated that he wishes to have the Commission vote on the issue tonight instead of table it. Mr. Rieder stated that the FCC has a time -line which they must follow. Mr. Costa stated that since the tower is such a large structure and would impact the City, the Commission needs more time to discuss this issue. Mr. Bendel felt that the residents of the trailer court should be notified of the issue. Mr. Costa felt that the proposed site would not "be the best to support that much weight. Page 11