Agenda - Council - 01/08/2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The public hearing was closed at 8 :44 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 8:44 p.m. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he feels the residents have brought up a valid point and asked if the tower can be moved closer to the landfill site. He asked whether the decision on the location was to make sure that T -Mobile gets the best coverage. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the landfill site is owned by the PCA, but the southeast portion of Alpine Park would be a possibility, however, he is unsure of the' technical aspects to this placement. Councilmember Dehen stated that he is bothered by the fact that the City is relying on T-Mobile to tell us where the tower would be best suited. He stated that in reading over minutes from past discussions, it was stated that the water tower location wasn't high enough and he questions why it can't be built higher to accommodate this need. He stated that he is not satisfied that all the options have been exhausted in searching for a suitable location. Community Developer Director Trudgeon stated that the City is limited by the specific zoning regulations that he reviewed earlier. He stated that this site meets the zoning requirements and the City is relying on T-Mobile to let us know about the technical needs they have. He stated that T-Mobile's needs did not drive the relocation from the middle of Alpine Park to the west end. He stated that it was moved to the west because of concerns by staff regarding the placement near the ball fields as well as future park needs. Councilmember Strommen asked when the City implemented the zoning requirements for tower placement. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that these were implemented in January 2001. Councilmember Strommen stated that she questions whether the City may want to review the decision to only locate towers within the overlay district. She stated that with the boom in cell phone usage, she is concerned that the City will be consumed with towers. Councilmember Look stated that he opposes the current proposed location site and would like to take a look at other options. He stated that since he has been on the City Council, there have been three different proposals for towers. He stated that he agrees with Councilmember Strommen's suggestion that the City Council should take a look at other possible locations than City owned land. Councilmember Dehen stated that he echoed Councilmember Strommen's thoughts and feels we need to take a look City wide to determine how to get a grip on how to adequately serve residents with cell phone towers, but also address the aesthetic issues of towers throughout the -266-