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<br />City Administrator Ulrich asked if there was interest by the City Council in seeing if the 800- <br />megahertz tower could be used for a tower location. <br /> <br />Mr. Edwards stated that this site would not cover the area that they are looking to cover. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he supports Councilmember Strommen's request to look at <br />the ordinance because he is not a big fan of locating the towers in parks. He stated that his <br />preference would also be the location near the ball fields. He stated that he wanted to make it <br />clear that he supported the location of the 800 megahertz tower because it was for public safety <br />and he would not want to see another tower located right next to the existing tower. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he has always had a vision to turn this area into a sliding or ski <br />hill. He stated that if this happens, he would hate to see a pole and fence located at the bottom of <br />a ski/sliding hill. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he thinks the other side of the hill has been designed for that purpose. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he would just like to keep future usage in mind before a <br />decision is made. <br /> <br />Planning Commissioner Levine stated that the City should also keep in mind technology. He <br />stated that he feels the City should take a look at what the City needs to do so its residents can <br />stay abreast of technology. He stated that he feels there will need to be compromises made to <br />balance this issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he agreed, however, he feels that ten years from now <br />technology may change enough so towers may not be needed and the City will then have a bunch <br />of vacant towers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that she feels the ordinance needs to be reviewed with some <br />urgency, before the City receives the next tower application. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig asked whether a moratorium on towers is needed. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that there was a moratorium in 2000 when <br />the ordinance was created and reminded the City Council that this ordinance has been in place <br />for 7 years and the City has not had an application until this one. <br /> <br />-271- <br />