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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 19, 2000 • Page 12 1 Stille stated flashing signs are currently allowed as long as they are temporary so the City may want 2 . to consider if that type of sign is necessary in St. Anthony.. 3. Chair Bergstrom thanked the,Commissioners for their input and stated a draft will be submitted for 4 review. 5 10.3 Antenna/Tower Subcommittee Update. 6 Melsha presented the anticipated time line for adoption of a new antenna/tower ordinance which 7 anticipates approval by March of 2001. 8 Hatch commented on the scenario of a pole owner requiring an exorbitant fee for a co-location and 9 possible regulations that can be placed to prohibit that from occurring. He stated the industry is 10 moving towards digital service which requires shorter poles. 11 Thomas raised the option of wireless components on light poles. Bergstrom stated that relates to 12 wireless internet,not cellular telephones. He noted this points out the uncertainty in these fields of 13 technology. 14 . Thomas asked if there was discussion of citing them on City-owned.property so,there is municipal 15 control and possible revenue.producing opportunities.. Hatch stated that was discussed,noting these 16 requests cannot be-denied and areas must be allowed for towers. However,issues of safety need to 17 be addressed. He stated he leans toward lower towers with stealth technology. 18 Thomas stated most of the sites have been in the northwest quadrant and asked if it could be 19 addressed by the planning team for the northwest quadrant. Bergstrom explained those locations are 20 in-fill areas that have a weak signal. 21 Bergstrom suggested that a consultant with expertise in this area be considered to answer these 22 questions and advise of the options available. 23 Melsha asked if the LMC has resources available. Henry stated she will contact them and report 24 back. 25 Bergstrom stated he finds the proposed time line to be quite ambitious but believes it is a good start. 26 11. OTHER ITEMS. 27 11.1 New Chair: Goal Setting Session- January 19, 2001, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30-p.m. 28 Bergstrom noted the upcoming goal setting session scheduled at the Sheraton on January 19,2001 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 030 12. COMMISSION INPUT. 31 12.1 Commissioner's Comments. 32 Stille stated he has enjoyed working with Chair Bergstrom and appreciates his knowledge of St. 33 Anthony. He added that Bergstrom will be greatly missed.