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Public Works Director Olson stated that the landfill site has settled, but he is unsure of the current elevation. Mr. Villa asked if the City had explored locating T-Mobile on the existing tower on the other side of Armstrong Boulevard. Public Works Director Olson stated that this tower also belonged to T-Mobile. Mr. Hermanson stated that he feels that there is a nuisance aspect to locating the tower where they are proposing because there will be a hum from the tower and a road. will be needed which will bring vehicle traffic. He stated that his 'wife recently called the police because a car was parked on the walking path in the area. He stated that if there is a road leading ,back to the tower, he feels it will just give people a way to drive back there and cause problems. He reiterated his concern about the proximity of the high voltage lines to the tower. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Look, Strommen, Dehen, Jeffrey, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig The public hearing was closed at 8:44 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 8:44 p.m. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he feels the residents have brought up a valid point and asked if the tower can be moved closer to the landfill site. He asked whether the decision on the location was to make sure that T-Mobile gets the best coverage; Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the landfill site is owned by the PCA, but the southeast portion of Alpine Park would be a possibility, however, he is unsure of the technical aspects to this placement. Councilmember Dehen stated that he is bothered by the fact that the City is relying on T-Mobile to tell us where the tower would be best suited. He stated that in reading over minutes from past discussions, it was stated that the water tower location wasn't high enough and he questions why it can't be built higher to accommodate this need. He stated that he is not satisfied that all the options have been exhausted in searching for a suitable location. Community Developer Director Trudgeon stated that the City is limited by the specific zoning regulations that he reviewed earlier. He stated that this site meets the zoning requirements and the City is relying on T-Mobile to let us know about the technical needs they have. He stated that T-Mobile's needs did not drive the relocation from the middle of Alpine Park to the west City Council / September 25, 2007 Page 14 of 27