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Councilmember McGlone noted the cost for a chain link fence with mesh and a few trees is <br />cheaper than installing a footing and brick wall. He stated since this location is downtown and a <br />data center, it needs to be something more appropriate that is similar in building material, such as <br />the brick. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he preferred the brick wall in the front but could support metal screening <br />in the back. He indicated he likes the treatment Allina used to include a bench or a planter. <br />Councilmember Strommen agreed that softened the aesthetic. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill stated staff did point out the Allina and Midwest <br />Medical Examiner buildings as examples. He asked if the wall height could be reduced from the <br />diagram showing a wall that is close to six feet tall. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the appearance and need to abate noise are his concerns. He noted <br />there is no residential programmed near this location but if the use runs a generator ten hours <br />every week as a test run, he would prefer it exhausts up to the roof so it does not blow diesel <br />exhaust into that area. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he did not support a full chain link fence. <br />Councilmember Wise stated he finds the flat wall is not attractive and agrees that a chain link <br />fence is definitely not acceptable in this location. <br />Councilmember Elvig noted a chain link fence also does not address sound mitigation. <br />City Administrator Ulrich offered the alternative of using wrought iron fence, which is more <br />decorative than chain link and not that much more expensive. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he would not support chain link on the street side and felt some <br />landscaping was also needed. <br />Councilmember Strommen pointed out that when driving down Sunwood, the first side you will <br />see is the chain link. She stated architectural standards are in place, the building looks great, and <br />chain link is not the aesthetic desired. <br />Councilmember McGlone noted the Code says "like building materials" and since this is a data <br />center, there is a security element as well. He asked why they would not want a wall with a door <br />that locks. Councilmember McGlone asked which angle is to be screened according to the Code. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill answered screening is about the view from the street <br />and sidewalk with the intent to screen it from public view. He stated staff did suggest the <br />screening wall turn the corner. <br />Councilmember Strommen pointed out that the proposed one -sided wall would not comply. <br />City Council Work Session / November 20, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />