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Appr6ved Motion by Zisla, second by Danger to RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL REAPPROVE THE AMENDED REQUEST CONSISTENT WITH RESOLUTIONS 07-031 AND 08-055, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The exterior sound system shall not be part of the restaurant's overall audio entertainment system. 2. Audio on the outdoor dining patio shall be limited to background music. 2. Any future plan to and an awing or roof over the outdoor dining patio shall come back for Site Plan consideration. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Public Hearing: SP2009-006 Special Use Permit to permit Installation of Telecommunications Equipment on the Water Tower at 6605th ST SW The applicant works for Buell Consulting and is acting on behalf of Clearwire Communications. The Special Use Permit request would allow for construction of three panel antennas and three microwave dishes on the water tower at a height of 100'. Also included in the request is the ability to lease a 10' x 10' ground space area within the water tower to place the necessary equipment to operate the antennas. The antennas would be painted to match the water tower and expected installation would be the summer of 2010. The applicant has been working with City staff regarding numerous potential Clearwire sites within the New Brighton municipal boundary. City staff has been advised that Clearwire is hoping to secure 300 — 500 sites within the metropolitan area to provide 4G wireless high speed internet services to consumers and businesses. This request is one of four sites Clearwire is considering in New Brighton. Schiferl asked staff if there is any chance that the Public Works Director could ask the tenant remove their equipment from the interior of the water tower. Gundlach replied that Public Works Director has no problem with having the equipment inside the water tower; his only concern was that the proposed location of the equipment was too close to the door and would also like to ensure there is room for future users' equipment. Schiferl asked if there is still room to co -locate additional carriers on the water tower. Gundlach replied that all the current carriers are located on this tower, but there is room for additional equipment if other carriers/providers enter this market. Schiferl asked if the Council has addressed the issue of cell towers in parks. Phillips replied there is not a policy regarding parks, but have given the indication that they would discourage it. Phillips asked if the applicant should have the ability to seek a Conditional Use Permit without having a lease agreement with the property owner. Gundlach replied that the Conditional Use Permit can not be acted upon unless the applicant receives a lease agreement from the property owner, which in this case is the City. It is the intent that the lease agreement will be before the Council at the same time as this Conditional Use Permit. Schiferl asked the applicant to list the other locations they are considering for their antennas. Rob Viera, Buell Consulting, replied that they are considering Creekview Park, Freedom Park, and an existing Xcel Energy electrical transmission tower. The tower at Freedom Park would be the only new tower and it •