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Copncil proceedings ,Cit:y of New Brighton ;"Nov. 12, 1974 3 He noted that in one location both radio systems were operating off the same tower. If there were interference, he noted that filters could be used. Mr. Erickson noted that the F.A.A. received no comment from the Highway Patrol as it circularized the application. He stated that the attractive nuisance theory is a difficult on to accept since there are many similar towers located in the metropolitan area. He indicated that he felt there would be no detrimental effect to surrounding people and that he had spoken with the people in the area and they did not appear to be concerned. He noted that soil conditions have been a problem in sale of the property but that would not be incumbrance in construction of the tower. Mr. Erickson further presented the Council with an artist's rendering of the appearance of the tower from 10th Street N.W. He expressed concern that the HRA had no plans for the area and that if the permit were rejected on this basis all building permits requested in the area should be treated in a similar fashion. Mr. John Miller, owner of the property, discussed soil condifions indicating that in certain areas there was from 20~25 feet of trash fill and that the property is covered with a great deal of peat taken from freeway excavation. Mr. Erickson expressed the feeling that the tower would be a benefit to the community and that Northwestern College is agreeable to landscaping the site. Additionally, he indicated that the college would be agreeable to giving open space easements to the City for recreational uses. Mayor Bromander asked why this site was chosen rather than the 96 acre campus. The petitioner responded that the campus does not fit the need because of the ground system necessary for the buildings. It was the petitioner's feeling that there is not sufficient space available on the campus and the topography would create some problem. It was added that no specific study had been conducted relative to the campus property. Mayor Bromander asked what had happened to the alternate site. The petitioner's response was that the request for rezoning on the alternate site had been denied and added that that site was no longer satisfactory. Mayor Bromander asked whether the original proposal for a 700 foot tower was necessary for the long-term planning. The petitioner responded that their current plans are not contingent on the 700 foot tower and that presently the F.A.A. have inclined to deny the request for a 700 foot tower. Mayor Bromander asked whether the college intended to increase the power from 1000 watts to 5000 watts on the AM transmitter. The petitioner indicated that he felt the F.C.C. will approve such ,an increase and additionally the increase from 50,000 to 100,000 watts on the FM transmitter.