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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1990 ZONING FILE #1588-U.S. WEST NEW VECTOR CONTINUED not close enough to get a signal down into the City of Wayzata.” Kelley asked if the basic intent of this proposal is to provide service primarily for the City of VJayzata. Mr. Hellerman replied, "We are trying to serve an area that has a two to three mile radius from that area." Kelley asked what other sites had been considered. Mr. Uban stated that it is difficult to locate a site because they cannot condemn property. He said, "We have considered the Country Club, but they had no suitable site. VJe looked at the Busy Beaver Daycare Center, however the slopes to the rear of the facility were too steep. V/e wanted to have the tower located close to Highway 12, but away from residential density." Kelley asked whether played a greater role Jn located. location or economic considerations determining where a tower is to be Mr. Uban replied, "Both of those factors must be considered. We must provide good service at a reasonable rate. There are currently two companies competing with one another." Kelley asked whether the two companies could share the same tower. Mr. Uban replied, "No, they do not share towers." Kelley was concerned about the other company requesting a location within Orono for a tower. Mr. Uban stated that the Cellular phone is a public service and is useful in the event of emergencies when regular phone lines are out of service. Mabusth asked where U.S. West's competitor has their nearest tower. Mr. Hellerman replied, "Our competitor has a facility on the water tower in Wayzata." Kelley asked whether the use of Orono's water tower had been given consideration. Mr. Uban replied, "I don't believe the water tower is located in the search area." Bellows asked how critical this specific search is to - 9 -