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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 <br />Mr. Jim Stromen, Attorney, came forward and gave his background regarding his utility <br />work experience. He stated the City does have a Tower Ordinance. There is, however, a <br />strong need for towers within the Twin Cities. <br />The City Administrator inquired about the basis for a lawsuit filed by US West. <br />Mr. Stromen advised US West has been aggressive in the use of right -of -ways for towers. <br />US West has not yet filed a lawsuit but the issue has not yet been resolved. <br />Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the details relating to a 130 — 150' tower. <br />Staff advised that typically the footprint is 14 x 24. No guide wires are needed. <br />Council Member Carlson inquired about an application made by US West. Staff advised <br />an application has not yet been made. The company must provide the City with <br />information indicating water towers can not be used. <br />Acting Mayor Dahl inquired about the placement of other towers if one is placed. Staff <br />advised the ordinance states that the tower has to support 2 -3 antennas depending on the <br />height of the tower. Others could locate on the same tower. <br />Staff reviewed the City's Tower Ordinance in detail n <br />does not go through the usual public review process. <br />rtt, <br />Acting Mayor Dahl inquired about the <br />Staff advised this is the first time the <br />answered. <br />they ?plication for a tower <br />to P. oamend the Tower Ordinance. <br />eitg utilized so that cannot be <br />Mr. Stromen stated the ordina� ld be amended to extend the 30 -day decision <br />deadline and to include the pub to review process. He stated the City almost has to see <br />how the ordinance works before the City considers changing it. An agreement could be <br />made with US West to waive the 30 -day deadline because a rezone would take longer <br />than 30 days. <br />Council Member Carlson asked if Council should direct staff to amend the 30 -day <br />deadline. <br />Mr. Stromen advised he defer that question to the City Attorney. <br />Council Member O'Donnell asked if there are any other monopoles within the City and if <br />the City assumes liability. Staff advised this is the first monopole issue. US West is <br />responsible for the whole structure and liability. <br />Staff asked if Council wants to support a monopole at the old City Hall site or if they <br />should pursue other options. <br />2 <br />