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COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Mr. Ahrens stated that City Code states that if a septic system fails, the property must be hooked up to City sewer and water if available. Mrs. Hill stated that City sewer and water is not available to her unless she pays for it. Council Member Lyden invited Mrs. Hill to the next Council Work Session to discuss the issue and reach a fair decision. Mayor Sullivan indicated that is an option. She stated Council can approve the subdivision and the variance because it was grandfathered the 1992 blanket variance. Council Member Neal asked if Mrs. Hill had enough time if the matter is tabled until the next Council Work Session. Mrs. Hill stated that time is a factor as she would like to sell the property before school starts. She indicated that the next Council Work Session will be adequate. Council Member Bergeson agreed that the issue needs more discussion. He stated that the packet received from Mrs. Hill has more information than previously received. Council Member Bergeson moved to table Consideration of Minor Subdivision, James Hill, 302 Elm Street, until the August 10, 1998, Council meeting, with discussion at the August 5, 1998, Council Work Session. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Site Plan Review, Minnesota Correctional Facility, 7525 4th Avenue (MnDOT Request for Communication Tower) - Mr. Brixius stated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has requested a site plan review for a communications facility to be located at 7525 4th Avenue within the Department of Corrections facility site. The communication facility will include a lattice tower with antenna having a total height of 260 feet, shelter building, an AC backup generator, and an LP gas tank. The. facility use will be for Emergency Medical Services, the Minnesota State Patrol, MnDOT, and other State and regional agencies, with additional capacity for commercial users. Mr. Brixius stated that the following design items are being suggested to reduce the impact of the antenna on Lino Lakes: 1. The tower be made available to commercial personal wireless communication companies to reduce the need for additional antenna towers in Lino Lakes. 2. No advertising signage be permitted on the antenna tower. 3. The color of the antenna tower should be silver or light blue to reduce the visual presence of the tower. 4. Antenna illumination should be limited to solely FAA approved lighting. 6