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SP-57 -3- November 12, 1974 We have been told that the Metropolitan Airports Commission may have some authority and concern regarding this matt(~r, though we have no definite information at this time. We will attempt to have further information by meeting time. We also have a slight concern that the towers might tend to be an attractive nuisance. They are unusual structures that might draw the attention of motorists because of their extreme visibility in this location. Such distraction of motorists could lead to accidents and further hazard to New Brighton residents. Our last concern relates to the potential interference the transmitter could create in the surrounding area. According to the Federal Communications Commission, they do not review each request with regard to this question but they do not expect any major problem. There is some potential for blanket interference within .1 mile of the tower. According to the FCC there is a general condition on all licenses that the station resolve any interference problem within this distance. It is also possible to file a complaint with the FCC to have a specific condition put on the license req~ing resolution of problems of this type. Obviously, the Council could put a similar condition on the special use permit. Whether the City Should have further concern in this area we do not know as we do not have sufficient expertise on the staff. If the Council is seriously concerned about this point, it might wish to retain the services of an expert. If, after considering these various questions, the Council should decide to approve the permit, we would ask that the Council consider adding the following conditions to the approval: 1. The City will retain, at the applicant's expense, an engineer qualified to review the plans and inspect the construction of the proposed towers. Our Building Inspector is not qualified to review and inspect construction of this type. At present, such capability also does not exist in the State Building Inspector's office, though after the first of the year it may become available. 2. Any ar~ of bare earth, including any areas graded or filled, should be seeded. 3. The area should be fenced.