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• • COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1997 The property in question is 100 feet wide by 200 feet deep for a total of 20,000 square feet. The Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum of 1,120 square feet of garage area. The relocated structure is 12 feet x 20 feet, and the existing garage is 22 feet x 24 feet for a total of 820 square feet of garage area. This would be within the requirements of the Ordinance. The Building Official has reviewed the request and found the relocated structure to be sound. Additionally, the applicant recently painted the structure to match the existing home and garage. Staff recommends approval, with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained and the structure securely anchored according to requirements of the State Building Code. 2. The relocated building be placed a minimum of 5 feet from the side property line, 10 feet from any existing dwelling, and 40 feet from the front property line. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this matter and recommends approval with the conditions outlined above. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the site plan review subject to the conditions presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 83, Metropolitan Council Comprehensive Plan Grant Application, Mary Kay Wyland - City Staff has applied for a Metropolitan Council Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,000 to assist the City in development of its Comprehensive Plan. A part of that application process includes a resolution from the City Council authorizing this application. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 83 for submission to the Metropolitan Council. Council Member Neal moved to approve Resolution No. 97 - 83 as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 83 can be found at the end of these minutes. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 86, Approve Nextel's Request to Install Antennas on Water Tower No. 2, David Ahrens - Mr. Ahrens explained that Nextel Communications has discussed with Staff the installation of antenna facilities on the City's existing water storage tank located at 35E and Main Street. A proposed agreement between Nextel and the City has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, Staff, and the City's communications engineer consultant, as well as Nextel officials. Staff requests that Council approve the Antenna Lease Agreement. Mr. Ahrens stated that Nextel is proposing to lease space for the installation of up to 3 sectors of 4 panel antennas from the City's water tower at $12,000 per year. This amount will increase by the greater of 5% or the Consumer Price Index for the next 20 years. Mr. Ahrens indicated that it is proposed that the associated cabinets will be installed inside the tower base. An interference study by the City's consulting engineer was financed by Nextel and indicates that no interference will occur between the City's SCADA system and other users. The Lease Agreement prioritizes users on the storage tank such that the City and public safety agencies are a higher priority. This allows higher priority users such as public safety agencies to use the water tower in the future whether or not interference was predicted. 16