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Jeff, We are grateful for your attention in bringing our opinion on the proposed portable sign changes to the City Counsel meeting. At A #1 Battery Source we depend on innovative means of advertising as our location on highway 10 is difficult to see. In the past we have used banners and the portable black signs for advertising. The response from our customers is positive, by increasing sales by up to 50 %. On the proposed regulations we have the following concerns. 1). Part (b), Cost of a permit, if this cost could be kept to $25, which breaks down to $2.50 per day on a 10 day permit, it would remain affordable. 2). Part (e), only allowing one permit per year, we would suggest a change to 4 times per year. 3). Part (f), a concern of ours has been the black signs left up for long periods of time, with 2 or more displayed at the same location. The appearance is cluttered and distracting to drivers 3). Part (h), in our location if the banner were to be attached to the building there would be no visibility. 4). Part (i), we are in favor of this as banners are often difficult to see around causing traffic concerns. Thanks for your attention on this matter, Joy DuBois (Manager) and Karen Sharpe (Owner) Hi Victoria, Although Christ Lutheran is in Otsego, as a member of the Elk River Chamber, I want to express my desire that this type of signage continue to be allowed. We frequently utilize special signage like this to announce our holiday worship schedules or other special events. I believe that the Otsego ordinance on the same matter limits the size of these portable signs and also the amount of time they can be left out — which I believe is three weeks. Perhaps something like this would provide a fair compromise. Thanks, Pastor Greg Pagh PROHIBITION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Page 5 of 6