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Ms. Bocian stated that is correct, it would bend in half and collapse on itself, or one-half the <br />height of the tower which is 90 feet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked if there is a structure within a 90-foot radius of the tower and <br />if 90 feet would be the area needed. <br /> <br />Ms. Boshan stated this tower site is about 120 feet from the eastern property line and that 90 feet <br />would be an appropriate area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked how the restriction was determined in the ordinance. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik stated a planning intern drafted the ordinance based on <br />a model ordinance and considered the restriction since this is a residential area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated he recalls the Police Chief indicating the power lines north of <br />this location are the highest towers in the area and asked how high they are. <br /> <br />Tony Bocian, representing U.S. West, stated that there is a NSP monopole just under 200 feet at <br />181st Street and Rabbit Street NW. He sthted they are looking at that pole for a co-location in <br />addition to this location but, at this point, nothing has been proposed for the NSP monopole. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated she is not happy with this and noted the Planning Commission <br />was unanimous in its indication this proposal was not a good idea. She noted their <br />recommendation for denial and to revisit the tower ordinance and section pertaining to cellular <br />towers in residential districts. Councilmember Anderson stated she would like the Planning <br />Commission to work on this to get something that includes the expertise of the Planning <br />Commission. She stated she does not want to allow a tower that will look out of place and <br />supported taking time at the beginning to review the issues. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich presented the League of Cities memorandum on towers and antennas <br />that included a City of Bloomington ordinance which the Ramsey ordinance is modeled after. <br />He noted the key language being discussed where towers are allowed, noting the Bloomington <br />ordinance indicates the towers are the type that support amateur ham radio antennas. He stated <br />there was discussion about whether commercial towers should be allowed or only amateur radio <br />antennas. He suggested the minutes of 1997 be revisited to determine how that decision was <br />reached following discussion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated when an application goes to Planning Commission, they <br />provide a recommendation. But, when the recommendation is changed, it invalidates what the <br />Planning Commission has done since they viewed a different application. She stated that she <br />wants to use their expertise and does not want that process to be circumvented. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly noted the Planning Commission is an advisory board and the final <br />decision rests with the Council. <br /> <br />City Council/January 25, 2000 <br /> Page 17 of 35 <br /> <br /> <br />