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end. He stated that it was moved to the west because of concerns by staff regarding the <br />placement near the ball fields as well as future park needs. <br />Councilmember Strommen asked when the City implemented the zoning requirements for tower <br />placement. <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that these were implemented in January <br />2001. <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that she questions whether the City may want to review the <br />decision to only locate towers within the overlay district. She stated that with the boom in cell <br />phone usage, she is concerned that the City will be consumed with towers. <br />Councilmember Look stated that he opposes the current proposed location site and would like to <br />take a look at other options. He stated that since he has been on the City Council, there have <br />been three different proposals for towers. He stated that he agrees with Councilmember <br />Strommen's suggestion that the City Council should take a look at other possible locations than <br />City owned land. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he echoed Councilmember Strommen's thoughts and feels we <br />need to take a look City wide to determine how to get a grip on how to adequately serve <br />residents with cell phone towers, but also address the aesthetic issues of towers throughout the <br />City. He stated that he would like to know what built up communities, such as Minneapolis, <br />have done. <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the 120 days will expire on Friday, so <br />the applicant will need to give permission for the Council to table action. He stated that he <br />would also like clarification from the City as to whether they would consider another location in <br />Alpine Park or just not this specific location. <br />Councilmember Olson stated that she would like to see other areas of Alpine Park considered <br />and would also like to know the challenges of the other areas within the park and other viable <br />options. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton stated that initially, T- Mobile had suggested a tower location off the <br />Southwest portion of the ball fields against the landfill fence, but staff felt a gravel road so close <br />to the fields would be disruptive and would also interrupt the natural vegetation in the area. He <br />stated that is why the current proposed location was considered because it is not in the middle of <br />Alpine Park. <br />Public Works Director Olson reiterated Community Development Director Trudgeon's question <br />on whether the City Council will consider a different location within Alpine Park for the tower. <br />He stated that placement within the park is difficult without impacting the usage of the park <br />space. <br />City Council / September 25, 2007 <br />Page 15 of 27 <br />