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<br />c c w ~ ~"VlvkS <br /> <br />td l'b tJ I 0 7 <br /> <br />COUNCIL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br /> <br />1) T -Mobile's Request to Construct a Telecommunications Tower in Alpine Park <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that this request had been tabled by the City Council in <br />September to explore alternative locations. The original proposal was for the south-central <br />portion of Alpine Park. She stated that according to City Code, the tower must be located on <br />City owned property, when possible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen arrived at the meeting. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that the applicant, after discussion with staff, has suggested the <br />tower be located on the western side of the park. She noted that staff had put together four <br />alternative locations in the general vicinity, including two other sites within Alpine Park. She <br />reviewed the proposed sites on the east side of Alpine Park, south of Alpine Drive, west of <br />Variolite, south central side of Alpine Park, and just east of current proposed location. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen asked if staff had looked at any sites that may be available that do not <br />meet current Code require!llents to be City owned property. She stated that she feels the current <br />City Code may be antiquated. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that staff only looked at City owned property, which is very <br />limited in this area. She stated that other park areas are surrounded by residential areas. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that staff did not look elsewhere because <br />everything in the area was residential. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked how many towers were located in the City. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that she believes there are 7 or 8 in the city. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that these towers are not pretty, and wondered how Ramsey <br />stacked up against other communities. He stated that he would like to know what other cities are <br />doing about towers and whether they can be located in industrial areas. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that the location of this tower is partly because T-Mobile is <br />looking to fill their coverage areas. She stated that some cities put antennae's at the highest point <br />on each block and stated that the higher the tower, the better the coverage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked whether an extension could be built on the water tower just south <br />of this location, so it would be high enough to give the coverage T-Mobile needs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig arrived at the meeting. <br /> <br />-268- <br />