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Mr. Hall explained that antenna sites have to be very specific to avoid gaps in coverage. He also <br />noted that timing is still an issue and pointed out that the new water tower will not be able to <br />hold all of the carriers in the area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to how far away the new water tower was from the <br />proposed tower site. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied one-half mile. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik noted that City Code states that a tower cannot be <br />constructed within a one mile search radius from an existing tower. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to the height of the new water tower. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works Kapler replied that he did not have that information readily available. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired as to how many carriers could co-locate on the tower proposed <br />by American Tower. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied up to four carriers. <br /> <br />Councihnember Anderson stated that timing of the new water tower does not seem to be the <br />issue because they are claiming that it does not meet their needs. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied that timing is one issue, because they could construct their tower by the end of <br />February. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he has to believe that there would be antenna space on <br />top of the new water tower before they could construct their tower. <br /> <br />Mr. Hall replied that if they have to move the site up one-half mile there would not be coverage <br />south of Highway #10. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen replied that he did not see proof of that from the propagation maps <br />that were presented to the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he cannot see having a monopole tower and then having <br />a water tower one-half mile away with the same capability. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman recommended tabling action to allow more time for the applicant to <br />work with staff. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec recommended that Verizon Wireless be present at the next City Council meeting. <br /> <br />City Council/January 23, 2001 <br /> Page 21 of 34 <br /> <br /> <br />