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. . . Elk River city Council Meeting August 2, 1993 Page 5 lighted to make it visible from Highway 169. He stated that neon lighting had been chosen because of its longevity. Mr. Polden stated that his bedroom from the present church lighting. He neon-lighted sign on the building since the church was not open at night faces west and already gets glare stated that he felt a large was extreme, and also unnecessary when the cross and sign were lit. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of having a timer on the sign which would go off at approximately 10:00 p.m. discussion was held regarding the lighted cross previously by the Council. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated cross is to have a bac~ing so that the light is projected to Further approved that the the east. Councilmember Farber stated that he had received several calls from residents in the area who felt the church was already well-lit and that a large lighted sign would be intrusive to the neighborhood. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the proposed sign will be 3 feet 6 inches high by 30 feet 6 inches long for a total of 96 square feet. He further stated that the size of the sign is not the issue, but rather the lighting of the sign. Pastor Bill Matthews stated that the letters for the sign would be red in color. Perry Mason, 11847 196th Avenue NW, placement of three foot high red questioned whether or not the name of changed to Solid Rock Church. expressed his objection to the letters on the church. Mr. Mason the church had been officially Pastor Bill Matthews explained that the Church's boardmembers have approved the name change, but that the Secretary of State's office must conduct a file search of names of churches before formal approval can be given. Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf stated that the name of the church was not under consideration and should not be part of the issue. Mayor Duitsman stated that he was in favor of the lighted cross, but opposed the additional lighting of the sign. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST BY ELK RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FOR A LIGHTED SIGN TO BE PLACED ON THE CHURCH. MAYOR DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-2. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY THE ELK RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FOR A LIGHTED CROSS AND LETTERED SIGN TO BE PLACED ON THE CHURCH WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: