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Planning & Zoning Board <br />November 13, 1996 <br />Mr. Juroszek responded that within the existing compound there is not much <br />room left, and there is some reconfiguration to fit in this addition. The business <br />has grown more than was envisioned. If another addition is needed in the future, <br />there is high ground to the north. Further expansion, however, would require a <br />lucrative business venture because a road would be needed to access the <br />property to the north as well as a number of permits. <br />Mr. Johnson asked if Teleport Minnesota has other sites in the metropolitan <br />area. <br />Mr. Juroszek stated that there is one other station at the St. Paul Vocational <br />Technical School, but it is only receiver at this time. The Lino Lakes site is the <br />main site with micro hubs throughout the Twin Cities. <br />Mr. Dunn noted that Resolution No. 10 -91, paragraph 3, requires a significant <br />number of plantings on the site to minimize the effects of the installations. He <br />asked if the number of plantings could be increased to shelter the area and give <br />trees time to grow before there is further residential development. <br />Mr. Juroszek stated that 25 to 30 trees are planted along the road and by the <br />gate that faces Holly Drive. Much of the area along the road is wetland and not <br />suitable to plant trees. <br />411 Mr. Dunn stated that he is more concerned with additional plantings to enhance <br />the other three sides of the installation property to afford more privacy. <br />Mr. Juroszek agreed to work with staff on this issue. <br />Mr. Dunn asked the reason for the huge berm that is on the site. <br />Mr. Juroszek stated that it deflects noise upward from downtown Minneapolis so <br />as not to interfere electronic transmissions. <br />Mr. Dunn asked if the installation generates any signals that interfere with area <br />TV's. <br />Mr. Juroszek explained that the transmissions are directed straight up to the sky. <br />The antennas are grounded, and everything possible is done to eliminate <br />possible interference. There is a TV in the station, and he has not noticed any <br />problems with it, nor has he heard complaints of TV interference. <br />Ms. Dahl asked if the proposed satellite is for TV or radio. <br />Mr. Juroszek stated that it will be used for both radio and TV. <br />Ms. Dahl stated that she lives near the site, and she hardly notices the <br />installation. Teleport Minnesota is an excellent neighbor, and the truck drivers <br />3 <br />