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<br />Fire Chief Kapler stated this can absolutely work. A communications tower on a fire station is <br />acceptable to the people around it, probably more so than other properties. The big thing to keep <br />in mind is that a fire station has to operate every hour of every day. He would ask for flexibility <br />for when there is maintenance to be done at the tower that fire staff would be contacted, and to <br />be sure none of the routes in and out of this property are hindered. Mr. Kapler stated fire stations <br />should be a source of pride for the community, and he would like input on the maintenance and <br />the access, whether it is paved or class 5, it should look neat and well kept. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated he agrees with Fire Chief Kapler's concerns. He asked whether <br />an agreement could be worked out that would allow shared access that would not conflict with <br />the business ofT-Mobile forthe use of public safety, emergency response radios or wi-fi. <br /> <br />Mr. Steven Edwards, T-Mobile, stated this tower will replace T-Mobile's other tower in the City. <br />T-Mobile is proposing the additional height to help reach the loss they are having in their <br />coverage area from moving the site further to the north. As far as additional capacity on the <br />tower, they have not ordered the tower or the foundation, and it is wide open right now. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec requested clarification that there will not be conflict with the City's radio system. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler replied with the installation of the County tower the City was informed that <br />being next to an electric substation and towers of this type causes no interference to the 800 <br />system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated this is twofold. If the City has an antenna to mount for the <br />community's purpose this is the perfect location. Secondly, wireless internet may run into <br />conflict with T-Mobile, but they may want to discuss an easement type of situation being <br />negotiated. <br /> <br />Mr. Steven replied this should be able to be worked out in the lease agreement. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested the permit be approved contingent on a lease agreement being worked <br />out. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated this can be discussed with the lease <br />agreement, which will come back before the Council. He would not recommend the permit be <br />contingent on the lease agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked whether the class 5 entrance will be paved. <br /> <br />Mr. Stevens replied the entrance can be paved, but the use will be very light, with possibly a <br />minivan visiting the site once per month. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look commented the paving would be more of an aesthetic question. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated the aesthetics are a concern to him. The fire station should be a source <br />of pride and should be kept up. He would like to discuss T-Mobile driving on the surface that is <br /> <br />City Council / January 23, 2007 <br />Page 20 of 28 <br />