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18593 | agenda.) None. 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Request from American Tower for Installation of Wireless Telecommunication Facility at Washington Park - (Discussion/Action Item) Tom Johnson, Trillium Consulting representative, provided the Recreation & Park Commission with an update on their request to install a cell tower at Washington Park. The pole height will be increased to be able to accommodate multiple carriers. Lighting will remain at the same height as it is now which means that there will not be any light pattern disturbance. PM McDonald stated that this location was part of a large group of cell towers that were supposed to be installed in the City, but the installation at Washington Park was never done. In 2007, American Tower paid up on their past due lease and submitted plans after working with the City and Mr. Lil Arnerich regarding the placement of equipment, design, etc. At that time the plans were approved but again the project did not go forward. Tonight we are revisiting the project plans to see if we want to go further with negotiating rent, etc. Vice Chair Restagno asked how the current plan differs from the last plan that was approved by an earlier Recreation & Park Commission. PM McDonald stated that the only difference he sees is that there is a generator in the current plan and there was not one in the old plan. Also, it is now being proposed as a multi-carrier site where as before it was a single carrier with some room for expansion. Commissioner Sonneman asked if the height of the pole was 90 feet on the original plans. PM McDonald stated that is was 90 feet on the original plan. In 2005, Mr. Arnerich insisted that the picnic area be installed which is still included in the plan. Vice Chair Restagno asked how tall the current poles were in the area. PM McDonald stated that the outfield light poles are approximately 80 to 90 feet. Currently, there is a 35 to 45 foot pole where they want to put a 90 foot pole. Commissioner Brown asked if the multiple carriers would have different antennae's exposed outside of the poles. Mr. Johnson stated that they would be contained within the tower. What you will see is a pole that is slim all the way up with no variations. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. 2 Minutes - Thursday, August 13, 2009 |