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Planning Commission Minutes May 22, 1990 Page 5 e state or local regulations result in the removal of an outdoor advertising device, it is classified as a compensable taking. He suggested that the Commission keep in mind, the regulatory framework as it affects outdoor advertising. Mr. Keane indicated that the outdoor advertising industry could make a claim for compensation if these signs have to be removed. Richard Mlodzik of Skoglund Communications, Inc. indicated that he felt Mr. Keane had verified the letter that Skoglund Communications had sent to Mr. Rohlf dated March 29, 1990. Mr. Mlodzik felt that the outdoor advertising industry should not have to take any of their signs down, as everyone of their signs was erected with a legal permit, under the guidelines of the city ordinance that were in place at the time the signs were erected. Mr. Mlodzik felt this was illegal per the Minnesota State Statute which regulates outdoor advertising signs. . Commissioner Eberley stated that an effort should be made to reach a compromise. She felt people had a right to advertise. Commissioner Eberley stated that everyone should take a look at the Growth Management Plan that has been referenced and the Mission Statement that has been talked about. She indicated that the City should be looking to the future and preserving what is good about Elk River for those who come behind us. Commissioner Eberley stated that the City does not want to shut out the opportunity for businesses. e Staff asked the Planning Commission to consider menu boards which he addressed in his April 12, 1990 memo as items a, b, c and d. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE AS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT OUTDOOR ADVERTISING (BILLBOARDS) INCLUDING MENU BOARDS PER STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION. ALSO HAVE CITY STAFF AND THE ATTORNEY PROPOSE A DRAFT FORM FOR BILLBOARDS '1'0 REVIEW AT THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Staff suggested that any compromise from the sign companies should allow for removal of some existing signs. Tim Keane indicated that the objectives that the Planning Commission and City Council set forth were very clear; there are too many signs and they are too big. He indicated that the sign companies proposal did not address either of these objectives. ,....... At this time, Commissioner Johnson commented on the communication between the City Council and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Johnson indicated she would like to express concern over the use of the local newspaper as a channel of communication. This can cause misunderstandings which can sidetrack our efforts to work together. She indicated that the Planning Commission and City Council need to seek to do the better things in the interest of the citizens whom they serve. They need to keep their eyes focused on their shared mission and their communication processes must be open and direct. e