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• ~ Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he supports Councilmember Strornmen's request to look at the ordinance because he is not a big .fan of locating the towers in parks. He stated that his preference would also be the .location near the ball fields. He stated that he wanted to make it clear that he supported the location of the 800 megahertz tower because it was for public- safety and he would not want to see another tower located right next to the existing tower. Councilmember Elvig stated that he has always had a vision to turn this area into a sliding or ski hill. He stated that if this happens, he would hate to see a pole and fence located at the bottom of a ski/sliding hill. Mayor Gamec stated that he thinks the other side of the hill has been designed for that purpose. Councilmember Elvig stated that would just like to keep future usage in mind before a decision is made. Planning Commissioner Levine stated that the City should also keep in mind technology. He stated that he feels the City should take a look at what the City needs to do so its residents can stay abreast of technology. He stated that he feels there will need to be compromises- made to balance this issue. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he agreed, however, he feels that- ten years -from now technology may change enough so towers may. not be needed and the City will then have a bunch • of vacant towers. Councilmember Strommen stated that she feels the ordinance needs to be reviewed with some urgency, before the City receives the next tower application. Councilmember Elvig asked whether a moratorium on towers is needed. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that there was a moratorium in 2000 when the ordinance was created and reminded the City Council that this ordinance has been in place for 7 years and the City has not had an application until this one. 2) Request Amended Conditional Use Permit to Allow Motocross, Demolition Derby, Rodeos, and Music Festivals on the Diamond Sports Bar Property Associate Planner Dalnes stated that this item was tabled at the October 4, 2007 Planning Commission meeting to allow for time to gather sound levels, noise mitigation and also a pared down event schedule. She stated that Gary Gruber of Diamonds Sports Bar and Grill has requested that he be able to hold up to 13 special events. The breakdown of events would be 2 motocross events, 2 demolition derby events, 2 wake baarding events, 3 rodeo or bull riding events, 2 outdoor summer concerts and 2 snow boarding events. She stated that all the events will require that permanent bleachers and P.A. system be put into place. She stated that staff is recommending that this application not be approved unless the number of events are reduced to a • total number of 7, that measurements of noise in the area be taken, that there is a one-year Interim Permit granted and a Special. Events Permit is obtained for each type of event. City Council Work Session / Oetober 30, 2007 - Page 5 of 19 -267-