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City Council Minutes Page 8 November 19, 2007 Question 2 • Councilmember Motin expressed concerns with certain corners having signs on them everyday. He expressed concerns with clutter at major intersections. He questioned the fairness of allowing non-profit signs at major intersections but not businesses. Mayor Klinzing stated businesses would most likely not allow anon-profit to advertise if the signs were counted against the business property's sign count for the year. Councilmember Motin noted that most non-profits have more than three signs during an event. Mr. Barnhart suggested allowing non-profits for a certain amount of time and to not count it against the business unless the non-profit sign was to stay up past the time limit. He stated the goal is to encourage other forms of advertising. Question 3 Ms. Johnson stated the intent of Council for Section (7)d was to allow certain kinds of signs on city property for community events but the city didn't want to be affiliated as the sponsor of the event due to liability issues. Councilmember Motin questioned if there would be legal issues if the city allows for one event but not another, such as church events. Mr. Beck stated it would be okay as long as there is a rational basis for distinction. • Mr. Barnhart stated staff will work on a policy with Council to determine what qualifies as a community event. 11.2 Cluster Ordinance Discussion Mayor Klinzing stated she asked for a review if this ordinance due to the properties that will soon have the opportunity to become 2'/z acre lots in 2008. She is concerned about preserving natural resources north of the city and would like to see more incentives offered to developers for utilizing the cluster ordinance. She stated it would provide better regulation through the use of community septic systems. She questioned if the Council wants the cluster ordinance to be used more and if they should be doing. something to make it more appealing to developers. Councilmember Motin stated he would like to see the cluster ordinance utilized more often and is unsure of the success of past developments. He stated concerns with the city not seeing benefits from these developments. Councilmember Motin questioned why unusable land should qualify for density bonuses to developers. He questioned if the cluster has to be automatic or can it City Council review and make comment. He stated concerns with some developments not meeting design standards. Mayor Klinzing stated if the project is not economical and beneficial for developers, they won't use the cluster ordinance. •