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Associate Planner Gladhill explained the City had a moratorium on cell phone towers during which time staff studied the height, location, and setbacks in the City. At the August 7, 2008, Planning Commission meeting a recommendation was made. However, Commissioners questioned the motion reflected in the meeting minutes so staff reviewed the tape and confirmed that direction was given to staff to work with a property owner who wanted his property excluded from the Overlay District. The Planning Commissioner didn't think they motioned to exclude the property, but that is how the motion was introduced. He stated this Ordinance was introduced on July 22, 2008, and is available for adoption tonight. Councilmember Dehen noted the new height limit was adjusted to 100 feet and asked what was the rationale to add 20 feet more. He asked ifthey couldn't use the 1 DO-foot height to co-locate. Associate Planner Gladhill explained it gives the applicant incentive to construct with co- locations to get the extra 20 feet. Mayor Gamec noted it will result in fewer towers because of co-locating. Community Development Director Miller stated locations in parks would also be considered to allow the Council's preference to locate antennas on light poles. He advised City Engineer Olson has indicated light poles for ball diamonds would top out at 100 feet, at the highest, so an additional 20 feet would be needed for tower with co-locates. Councilmember Elvig left the Council Chambers at 8:52 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Ordinance #08- 24 amending City Code Section 9.15 Towers. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Dehen: Councilmember Elvig: Councilmember Strommen: Councilmember Jeffrey: Councilmember Olson: Councilmember Look: Mayor Gamec: aye absent absent aye aye aye aye Motion carried. Case #7: Adopt Ordinance to Amend Section 9.12 (Signs) of City Code to Incorporate "Dynamic Display" Sign Regulations; Case of the City of Ramsey Community Development Director Miller stated on July 22, 2008, the City Council introduced an ordinance to amend sign regulations to regulate dynamic display signs. The ordinance will define digital display, size of the sign, and speed of the message. It is staffs recommended action to adopt this ordinance on roll call vote City Council / August 12, 2008 Page 17 of26