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• Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 1996 Page 16 requested staff to work out an interim system failure procedure, the cost of a land trade for MUSA application, a traffic study of Laurie Avenue, Lilac Street and Lake Drive with an analysis of the impact to the interchange. As the project is development driven, the costs are to be borne by Mr. Uhde. Mr. Johnson made a MOTION to continue review of application No. 96 -37, Century Farms Development, Minor Subdivision for 30 days to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. He was supported by Robinson. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. Chair Schaps called a break at 8:41 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:51 p.m. E. 96 -39, Nextel Communication, 7470 4th Avenue, City Water Tower Ms. Wyland stated that Nextel Communication has submitted an application requesting a 12' x 20' communication building to install three 15 -foot whip antennas on the City water tower at 7470 4th Avenue. The three whip antennas will be replaced by panel antennas that are 9' x 8' that will also be mounted on top of the water tower. Nextel was granted an FCC license to operate a low power wireless communication service in the Twin Cities. The applicant's letter notes that no interference with radio or TV reception is anticipated, and there are no known health hazards. Lease arrangements are being reviewed by the City Engineer and Nextel's attorney. It is anticipated that the lease agreement will be presented to the City Council at the January 13, 1996 Council meeting. If the project is approved, it will be contingent upon lease agreement approval by the City Council. Staff is recommending approval of the site plan with the conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Robinson asked the monetary return to the City in the lease agreement. Mr. Ahrens answered that the lease agreement will be in the range of $10,000 to $12,000 per year. Ms. Wyland noted that the City anticipates receiving similar requests from other communications companies. Mr. Gelbmann asked if consideration has been given to locating the antennas on the side of the water tower, rather than on top. Mr. Nelson, Nextel, stated that to keep in contact with other sites, a 360- degree angle is needed. At this time it is not possible to be any lower than the top of the tower and still communicate with the other cell sites.