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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10,1997 (#13 - Telecommunications Policy Statement - Continued) Alexander asked the Council to create a permitted use without requiring a CUP. Alexander said this would allow the companies to know the guide lines before entering the City. Kelley said a CUP should be required in any other location in the City except on water towers. Jabbour, Goetten, and Peterson said no antennas will be allowed in residential areas. Jabbour reconunended adoption of the policy noting it can be amended at a later date. Flint said he was informed by a representative of Sprint regarding incentives for placement of antennas. Kelley noted the technology’ was constantly changing and would continue to do so. Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the policy statement regarding wireless telecommunications antennas and towers. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#14) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RELATED TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to approve the ordinance amending the City code to prohibit telecommunications towers and antenna structures in the Industrial, B1 and B3 zones. Kelley said he felt the ordinance should be rewritten to include more specific language regarding antennas. Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to table the ordinance and directed Staff to discuss with Council regarding the language of the ordinance. Radio said the current moratorium regarding telecommunication towers and antennas could be extended at the March 24 Council meeting. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (*#15) TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY - RELEASE TO ADJACENT OWNER RESOLUTION NO. 3853 Goetten moved, Peterson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 3853 releasing Parcel Number 17-117-23 43 0072 for private sale to adjacent property owners for combination with an adjacent homestead lot. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0.