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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1989 would require power companies to locate transmission lines where they will do the least harm. Acting Mayor Reinert asked if the City would be discriminating by enacting this ordinance. Mr. Hawkins said he had discussed this matter with Mr. Miller and felt that as long as the City had legitimate reasons for the locations of the poles, there would be no discrimination. Mr. Bisel said he had a problem with allowing transmission poles in one district but not allowing them in another district and wondered if this was discrimination. Mr. Miller explained that this ordinance would prohibit these types of transmission lines in executive zones because they would interfere with the amenities normally found in executive areas. Acting Mayor Reinert asked if it were possible to review all installations of power poles within the City. Mr. Hawkins said the City could require that a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for all such installations and then the Council could review each installation. He also noted that standards would have to be written for each zone in the City and then the Conditional Use Permits would be issued or denied based on these standards. After further discussion, Mr. Miller was asked to revised his ordinance to require a Conditional Use Permit for transmission lines over 69KV. The Council generally agreed with the height restriction. Mr. Neal asked if there would be a problem locating power poles near a shopping center. It was explained that it was likely these poles would not be near residential areas. Mr. Bisel moved the first reading of Ordinance No. 12 - 89 with the following stipulations; Section No. I, paragraph No. 2 be deleted and be replaced by "the erection of utility poles for 69 KV or more shall be by Conditional Use Permit" and this change be sent to the Planning and Zoning Board for their review. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Schneider and Mr. Boxrud if they could see any problem with this change. They could not see a problem. Motion carried unanimously. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 1990 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NO. 77 — 89 ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND RESOLUTION NO. 88 — 89 CERTIFYING THE 1989 TAX LEVY, COLLECTABLE IN 1990 Acting Mayor Reinert opened the public hearing at 7:42 P.M. Mr. Schumacher explained that the Council will be dealing with two issues at this public hearing; adopting the 1990 General Fund Operating Budget and adopting the 1989 Tax Levy. He explained the procedure required by the legislature and noted that all publications have been completed as required. PAGE 3