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~ City Council Minutes July l6~ 1984 Page Five Mr. Erwin Specht indicated that the State of Minnesota requires a permit which needs to be reviewed every three years and further indicated that he could not understand why the City required a more stringent ordinance-than the State of Minnesota.. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he felt billboards are needed, as every busin.ess cannot be located ona major highway. Councilmember Engstrom further indicated that he felt billboards promote commercial growth to a community. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the City Council should not change the zone and further indicated that felt that the problem should be addressed through a sign ordinance. CouncilmemberDuitsman further indicated that he felt that the Planning Commission should do futher research and consider a new sign ordinance. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt billboards are an eyesore and further indicated that on the south side of the highway going toward Anokathe billboards do not promote the City of Elk River. Councilmember Schuldt further indicated that he did not feel those commercial billboards helped the commercial district and actually hide beautiful country. Councilmember Schuldt ihdicatedthatsome signage is necessary to help motorist find food and lodging and therefore there may be a possible solution through the sign ordinance that would consider size 1 construction and distance between s1gns. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she had a problew rezoning a 100 feet along highway 10 for signing and .further indicated that she felt the City should consider addressing the problem through the sign ordinance. The City Administrator indicated that the Planning Commission and Mr. Rick Breezee, the Building and Zoning Administrator will work with the Chamber of Commerce and the business community in the adoption of a sign ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST BY MR, ERWIN SPECHT FOR A PORTION OF HIS PROPERTY ALONG. THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 10. CQUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1 COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTRQMOPPOS~D. General discussion was carried on regarding the State's regulation on billboard signs and the distance between billboard signs. It was the consensus of the City Council to encourage the Planning Commission to consider the concerns o:Ethe business community and complete the drafting of a sign ordinance. Commissioner Tral1e requested that the City Council schedule a work session with the Planning Commission regarding the sign ordinance. 10.. Swanson Administrative Subdivision Request ~ Public Hearing Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Mr. andM:rs. Swanson or 13651 Highway #10 have requested an administrative subdivision to subdivide a parcel of property approximately 1. 7 acres in size from a parceL 5.13 acres in size. CouncilmemberEngstrom indicated that the property is located adjacent to Highway tHO in anR- IB Single Family Res- idential zone. Mayor Hinkle opened the public hearing. Mr. Rick Breezee,Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the Swansons have made .application for abuilding permit and further indicated that their propose meets all setback requirements.