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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4 City Clerk Bell explained that the summary publication resolution needs 4/5 vote and due to the lack of 4 Council Members being present the resolution would need to be postponed. ITEM 8: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – VERIZON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TOWER; RES. NO. 2014-30 Community Development Director Klatt provided overview of the proposed CUP. He introduced Garret Lysiak – consultant communications engineer from OWL Engineering. Faulk and Foster Real Estate, Inc. (c/o Blake Conklin) on behalf of Verizon Wireless Communications applied for a Conditional Use Permit to install a new 125-foot telecommunications tower on the site of the Oakland Junior High School in Lake Elmo. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Lysiak explained his methodology and summarized the results of his findings. It was noted that the tower itself was of adequate and appropriate design. Mr. Lysiak stated that the proposed tower is not a radiation hazard. RF radiation is actually lower for users when closer to the tower. The Council discussed hiding the tower. It was explained that efforts to hide the towers are not that effective. Mayor Pearson asked how many towers a year Mr. Lysiak reviews. He responded about a dozen full proposals but several more partial reviews. None of the reviews have found that the tower is not needed. It was explained that it is not in the companies’ financial interest to select poor placement. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2014-30, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT REQUEST BY VERIZON WIRELESS TO CONSTRUCT A 125 FOOT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON THE SITE OF THE OAKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 3-0. Mayor Pearson noted that Mr. Zuleger was at capitol working on bonding request. The fire truck purchase will be on the next meeting’s agenda. City Attorney Snyder: reported working on 39th Street waivers; participated in Savona/Section 34 meetings; working on nuisance properties legal issues. Community Development Director Klatt: working on 5 preliminary plats. Hammes will be reviewed at next planning meeting; reported that the Planning Commission does not believe the discussed Animal Assisted Therapy ordinance is needed. City Engineer Griffin: reported Well No. 4 is done and has quality production. Section 34 Watermain construction is proceeding. Finance Director Bendel: working on cash flow analysis; finishing remaining audit issues. Expects audit to be done mid-June; working on bonding preparation; first quarter water bills have been sent out. Mayor Pearson asked about impact of delay on bonding. Ms. Bendel said there would be no impact on bonding because we have a draft available. City Clerk Bell: attended MN Clerk Institute. Mayor Pearson adjourned meeting at 8:57 am. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: ______________________________ Mike Pearson, Mayor _______________________________ Adam R. Bell, City Clerk