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City Council Minutes August 21, 2006 Page 12 Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. . MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-102 GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THEREFOR. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Other Business . YMCA Sign age Mayor Klinzing questioned if it would be possible for the YMCA to install signage on city property stating it was the future home of the YMCA. Ms. Johnson stated it may be possible but the YMCA would have to follow the sign ordinance and she was also concerned about the language used on the signage because of the YMCA referendum on the September 12 ballot. MOVED BY MAYOR KLINZING AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ALLOW THE YMCA TO HAVE SIGNAGE ON CITY PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE BOND ATTORNEY)S REVIEW AND THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. . · Jackson/Main Street Intersection Councilmember Motin expressed concern with visibility at this intersection due to the construction gate. Mr. Maurer stated he would visit with contractors to see if they can move the gate to a different angle. He stated it may be difficult due to the trucks that need to enter the site but an alternative may be to relocate some of the signage in this area to improve visibility. 8. Council Updates There were no Council updates. 9. Staff Updates Ms. Johnson stated Mr. Maertz is proceeding with the Library appraisal which will cost $2,300. Ms. Johnson stated the Parks and Recreation Commission approved paying $1,000 for an appraisal of the Gruys property. Ms. Johnson questioned if the Council would like to see a policy regarding utility boxes in right-of-ways. .