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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1997 Mayor Landers asked if there is room in Pumphouse 3 and 4 to store off-season equipment so th the pumphouses. is unsure what is stored i water tower can be used for antenna equipment. Mr. Ahrens stated he' Mr. Ahrens noted that funds have been budgeted to construct a storage building. Council Member Lyden suggested staff explore options for a storage area and possible gain if base of the water tower. off-season equipment is stored in a different structure with the antenna equipment located in the Mayor Landers stated he would like to hear the Council's thoughts on that option, to store all of the City equipment in one location. Council Member Bergeson stated there is also a need to look at the cost for a storage building which could be $100,000+. He indicated support to table this issue until the next meeting and request staff to present alternatives for storage, and possible uniformity of antenna buildings. Council Member Neal stated he originally thought the water tower on the east side could be used for a police and fire substation. He suggested that if there is this much of a problem, then perhaps the City should forget about allowing antennas. Mayor Landers noted the money the City will make from allowing antennas. Mr. Nelson suggested that design issues, whether it is stick built or built-to-spec, be worked out but that the Council consider approval of their lease agreement so they can maintain the construction schedule. He explained that if there is building structure or location changes, they will work that out. He again respectfully requested the Council consider approval of their lease agreement. Mayor Landers asked if postponing to the January 27, 1997 Council meeting will allow enough time for staff to appropriately research those options. Mr. Ahrens explained it will be easy to research storage needs but staff may need more direction on uniformity of design issues. He reviewed the installation needs for various communication companies that he foresees in the community. Mr. Ahrens suggested the Council consider the lease agreement with the building plan being tabled to January 27, 1997. Mr. Wessel added his support for this suggestion. The Council agreed. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Antenna Lease Agreement with Nextel Communications and to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Agreement subject to: proper insurance documentation, water tank manufacturer and City Engineer approval of the installation techniques, and documentation of meeting all applicable review agency's approval. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT MARY KAY WYLAND Site Plan Review, Nextel, Inc. - Council Member Bergeson moved to table the Nextel, Inc. site plan review to the January 27, 1997 Council meeting to allow time for staff to prepare PAGE 18