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194 May 24, 1982 Mayor Benson asked how these animals are housed and Mr. Barry said there are two kennels and there are two dogs in each kennel. There is one small dog kept in the house at all times. Mr. Hugo Jorgenson asked to speak and wated the Council to understand that by not protesting at this time he is not relinquishing his right to protest if a problem does occur. Motion carried unanimously. Special Use Permit - WCCO - This is a request for the installation of an Earth Station and a mirco -wave tower on lands owned by this station and located just off Holly Drive. Mr. Doar pointed out that this had been purchase originally for the construction of a radio tower but had been unable to get permission of the FAC. The Planned construction will include three 10 meter dishes, one one hundred foot tower and a small building to house the equipment. This installation will b eo a five acre parcel out of the 158 acres that are owned by WCCO. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked how near this would be to the residences and Mr. Shepard said the nearest how would be approximately 900 feet. He pointed out that this is a sparcely populated area. Mayor Benson asked what this special use permit is asking for? Mr. Kluegel said, this is for the installation of the facility and the driveway access to the location. A resident asked if the tower would interfer with present radio or TV reception and Mr. Shepard said, No. He explained this could assist n the early installation of Cable TV. He asked if there is any long term helath problems? Mr. Shepard said the position of the station is such that there is very little chance of harmfull raidation. They have applied for permission from the necessary agencies. Another resident protested that this could lead to a tower farm and is certainly setting a precedent. He felt this would only be detrimental to the City. He cited the towers in Shoreview as an example. Mr. Doar pointed out that this land is much too low to ever become a residential area and he did not feel that this tower would be detrimental at all. One Resident asked about the legal ramifications and Mr. Hawkins said this is one application for this one location and does not in any way indicate that any person who wishes to install a tower will be given permission. Mr. Reinert pointed out this is done by Special Use Permit for purpose - this is review annually in July and of there is any indication of non- compliance to the permit, it can be revoked. A resident asked about potential health hazards and Mr. Shepard explained the operation of this tower and indicated that he did not feel there is any danger in any way. He indicated these towers are among heavily populated areas with no apparent effects. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if there was information available as to the Health hazards that could be given to the Residents? and Mr. Shepard said that the Engineers from WCCO have stated that there is no indication of any