4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (4 SETS) 12-19-2016

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City Council Minutes Page 2 November 712016 ----------------------------- Gary Santwire, 200 5"' Street NW—requested City Council direct staff to review the ordinance regarding Hep WYlanted signs. He asked Council to temporarily eliminate the requirement for permits for these types of signs. He discussed problems associated with the ordinance requirements including requiring these signs to be on a hard surface, other location requirements, and multi-tenant building limitations. Mr. Santwire stated that tenants do not understand why there are so many restrictions on Hep ranted signs for tenants,when they can be found on any street corner. Mayor Dietz asked if this issue could wait until spring to be addressed. Mr. Santwire stated there is a lot of hiring happening now and asked if something temporary could be done in the interim. Mayor Dietz asked staff to look at the issue and come back in two weeks with their findings. Monte Jensen, 179"'Avenue—Spoke regarding his dissatisfaction with responses from Councilmember Wagner. He also discussed his concerns with the vehicles parking near the park in his neighborhood. He expressed his opposition to the community center referendum, and specifically, the signs posted throughout Elk River in support of it. He felt the signs were illegal and missing required information about whose signs they are. Councilmember Wagner responded to Mr.Jensen's comments, stating his disagreement with her explanation regarding his issues does not relate to the adequacy of her service. She stated she was disappointed he has posted disparaging remarks about her on a non-city board on the internet. Councilmember Wagner said the neighborhood park and parking was forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Police Department and indicated she has addressed the statements made by Mr.Jensen,in which he indicated she had not followed up on his concerns. Mr. Portner stated he could provide the Council background information on Mr.Jensen's issues,if they would like it. 6.1 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Ms. Ziemer presented the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to accept the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Motion carried 5-0. 7.1. SCB Ventures, LLC — 14043 Business Center Drive NW ■ Preliminary and Final Plat Resolution for Elk Path Business Center Sixth Addition Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. POWERED 0 �►NT- URE]