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Councilmember Musgrove asked about the heights of the WECS and the different scales. She <br /> asked what the previous height for the medium scale was. <br /> Planning Manager Larson shared that he believes that the height was 150 feet and the utility scale <br /> was 200 feet and above. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove suggested going back to the 150 feet height. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked how this compares to the wind turbines in Anoka. <br /> Planning Manager Larson shared that the wind turbines in Anoka are under 100 feet and when <br /> they are that short, they do not produce a lot of energy. <br /> Councilmember Howell stated that she would not like to see another taller than what they have in <br /> Anoka. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove suggested bringing the maximum height back to 100 feet. She asked <br /> where these WECS are allowed. <br /> Planning Manager Larson explained that they have accessory use in all districts. He stated that the <br /> medium scales would be allowed in the business districts and the small scale would be allowed in <br /> residential and business districts. <br /> Mayor Kuzma stated that he would have an issue with reducing this to 100 feet as there may be <br /> some existing structures in the City that would exceed this limit. He stated that he would be <br /> comfortable with 150 feet but would not like to see it any less. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if there are currently any WECS that are currently over 100 feet. <br /> Planning Manager Larson stated that he is not aware of any. He shared that he is aware of a few <br /> small scale structures. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove thanked Staff and the Planning Commission for their hard work on this. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to waive the City <br /> Charter requirement that the ordinance be read aloud and adopt Ordinance 423-14 - amendments <br /> to Chapter 117 and the creation of Chapter 106 including the change of the medium scale WECS <br /> from 50-100 feet. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Councilmember Musgrove aye <br /> Councilmember Howell aye <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff aye <br /> Councilmember Olson aye <br /> Councilmember Specht aye <br /> City Council/November 14, 2023 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />