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Couneilmember Anderson noted that during the extension, a moratorium could also be considered if it became obvious that a deadline of April 16 was not going to work. City Attorney Goodrich stated that while that option may exist, he would recommend it be used guardedly and restrictively. John Enstrom, 8702 181st Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he did not know this meeting was going to be held tonight on the tower but he wanted to mention that Tony Bocian discussed building a tower on his property using one of the NSP transmission towers. He stated that he believed it had merit to locate on his property since there is an existing tower and roadway. He stated that tower is the tallest tower NSP owns in the fight-of-way and while he does not look forward to having it, maybe the City should look at it. Mr. Enstrom stated he wanted to talk with staff about the zoning and requirements for building in the future. He stated his support to have these issues further researched so the ordinance is written correctly. Ms. Bocian stated they would like to offer their assistance (from their perspective) to help the City with any ordinance changes being considered. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he would also like this to go back to the Planning Commission for further discussion and believed a brief moratorium may result. He stated that he does not want to give up his cell phone but also does not want to see a "forest" of towers. He suggested there may be some middle ground that could be found. Councilmember Hendriksen noted that in the northern part of the City, it is difficult to find any commercial location for a tower. Motion by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Connolly, to table the request for a conditional use permit for a personal communication system tower at 17515 St. Francis Boulevard N.W. and refer it back to the Planning Commission for study of the ordinance language and allowing towers on residentially zoned property and to direct Community Development Director Frolik to notify the applicant in writing that the City is evoking a 90 day extension. Further discussion: Attorney Goodrich noted there is a lot of park area which, perhaps, the Planning Commission should consider since the tower is a permitted use within park land. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman, Councilmembers Anderson, Connolly, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Mayor Pro tem Zimmerman called for a recess at 9:17 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 p.m. City Council/January 25, 2000 Page 20 of 35