HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-1997 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 10, 1997
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 97-OS
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers,
Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Koppen.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Absent
Marvin C. Koppen, Acting Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 97-04, (February 24, 1997)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 97-04 (February
24, 19971 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Design Review Board Appointment
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to appoint Matthew L. Ledvina to serve on the
Community Design Review Board, Filling the balance of a two-year term ending on
December 31, 1998.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. Human Relations Commission Appointment
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Jim Bartingale and Cheryl Johnson to
serve on the Human Relations Commission, Filling the balance of the two vacated
terms ending on December 31, 1997.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
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a. Councilmember Rossbach moved to table F-8, Personal Service Fees, because two
Councilmembers did not receive the information in their packet.
b. Clerk indicated need to expedite approval of fees due to need to renew licenses for 1997.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to withdraw the motion to table and move Item F-8 to
become Item J-7, New Business.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
d. Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Rossbach; ayes -all, to approve
the Consent Agenda, Items F-1 thru F-7 as recommended. (Item F-8 moved to become J-81
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 33,985.22 Checks #6986-#6989 Dated 2-14-97 thru 2-19-97
$ 323,986.95 Checks #30394-#30480 Dated 2-25-97
$ 97,156.28 Checks #6990-#7003 Dated 2-21-97 thru 2-27-97
$ 124,594.28 Checks #30483-#30589 Dated 3-4-97
$ 579,722.73 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 288,128.92 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 2-21-97
$ 47,661.84 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 2-21-97
$ 335,790.76 Total Payroll
S 915,513.49 GRAND TOTAL
2. Birmingham Innovative Storm Sewer, Project 95-12 -Change Order
97-03-119
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvement Project 95-12, Birmingham Street Innovative Storm Sewer and has
let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 95-12 Change Order 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 1 in the amount
of $2,788.77. The revised contract amount is $205,793.57.
The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the Fmancial transfers necessary
to implement the Financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by
$3000.00.
3. Computer Purchase and Donation -Maplewood Mall
Approved the purchase of a replacement computer for the Maplewood Mall police office
and accepted the offer of Maplewood Mall management to reimburse the City for the
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purchase price (not to exceed $1,800).
4. Maplewood Fire Fighters Relief Association By-Laws
Approved suggested amendments to the Maplewood Fire Fighters Relief Association
which create changes to the pension benefits.
5. Maplewood Mall Donation to MCC Entertainment Program
Accepted a donation of $500 to the Maplewood Community Center for sponsorship of the
1997-1998 Entertainment Series.
6. Human Relations Commission 1996 Annual Report
Accepted with thanks the 1996 Human Relations Commission Annual Report.
7. Donation from Riverwood
Accepted a donation of a one-night stay at Riverwood Inn (value $101.11) which will be
used as a contest prize, and authorized a City expenditure of an additional $77.05 for
meals.
8. Personal Service Fees
MOVED TO BECOME J-7
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:10 P.M.): Amusement City Conditional Use Permit Review (1870 Rice Street)
a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding renewal
of the conditional use permit to operate agolf-ball driving range at 1870 Rice Street.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Jeff Ramsey, 207 Summer Avenue (Also read letter from his wife, Linda Ramsey)
Corrine Miller, 63 Fenton Street
Milo Thompson, 1794 Onacrest Curve
Don Bordson,1733 Agate
Audrey Duellman, 1843 Desoto
Jerry Anderson, Owner of Amusement City
Carolyn Wilkerson, 1879 Jackson
Nicole Rider, area resident
Jeff Miller, 63 Fenton Street
Jerry Anderson, Owner of Amusement City (Second appearance)
e. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
f. Councihnember Carlson moved to renew the Conditional Use Permit for Amusement
City with the following conditions:
1) The netting shall be increased to 65 feet in height along the north side of
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the driving range.
2) Where practical, the T-boxes shall be aimed toward the southeast corner
of the driving range.
3) There shall be no storage of vehicles on the driving range.
4) The operator shall provide verification that the business is using only low
trajectory golf balls.
5) The permit shall be reviewed in one year.
6) The operator shall submit a statement indicating how they will process
claims for damages.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. 7:15 P.M. (8:13 P.M.): Zoning Code Changes -Commercial Property Study
a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
proposed changes to the Zoning Code.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report
d. Boardmember Marie Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board report
e. Commissioner David Kopesky presented the Planning Commission report
f. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
g. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. No one appeared.
h. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
i. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance to revise
Subsection 36-27(d) and Article of the City Code about design standards.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
j. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance to revise
Division 7 of Article II of Chapter 36 of the City's Code of Ordinances, Subsection
36-151 about the business commercial (BC) zoning district.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
k. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance to revise
Division 9 of Article II of Chapter 36 of the City's Code of Ordinances, Subsection
36-186 about the light manufacturing (NI-11 zoning district.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
1. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance to revise
Article V. Section 36-437 of the City's Code about Conditional Use Permits (CUPI
and adds Hefistops to the list of definitions in Section 36-6.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Sign Code Changes
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councihnember Rossbach introduced the following Ordinance for second reading
and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 773
AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE SIGN ORDINANCE
THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
Section 1. This section changes Article III as follows:
ARTICLE III. SIGN REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 36-226. Purpose and intent.
The purpose of this sign ordinance is to establish standards to control the erection, use and removal of signs
in the city.
Sec. 36-227. Applicability; requirements of article not exclusive.
(a) No sign shall be erected, placed, altered or moved unless in conformity with this article.
(b) Nothing in this article shall be taken to relieve any person from complying with the provisions of any
other ordinance of the city.
Sec. 36-228. Compliance required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install or rebuild any sign contrary to:
(1) The requirements of this article;
(2) The conditions of any permit issued under the terms of this article;
(3) The terms of any article, regulation or specification adopted or referenced by this article;
(4) Any notice or order lawfully given or referenced by this article.
(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article, or who causes or permits any unlawful act
to be done in violation of this article, shall be liable to the penalties imposed in Section 36-243.
Sec. 36-229. Administration.
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This article shall be administered by the Director of Community Development.
Sec. 36-230. DeFmitions.
1. Administrator: The director of community development or other person charged with the
administration and enforcement of this article.
2. Alteration: Any major alteration to a sign, but shall not include routine maintenance, painting or
change of copy of an existing sign.
3. Architectural projection: Any projection which is not intended for occupancy and which extends
beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building, but shall not include signs.
4. Awning: A covering attached on the facade of a building which projects typically over a door, window
or sidewalk.
5. Billboard: A sign that advertises a product, event, person, institution, activity, business, service or
subject not located on the premises on which said sign is located. This deFmition shall not include anoff-
site real estate sign of sixty-four (64) square feet or less.
6. Building facade: That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the top of
the parapet wall or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.
7. Building height: A distance to be measured from the average established curb level or from the average
Finished ground grade at the building line, whichever is higher, to the top of the cornice of a flat roof, to
the deck line of a mansard roof or to the mean distance of the highest gable on a pitched or hipped roof.
8. Building line: Aline established by ordinance beyond which no building may extend. A building line
may coincide with a property line. A building line may be referred to as a "required setback." (Sce:
Curbline).
9. Business frontage: The property lines or lease lines at the front of the building in which the business is
located or the location of the main public entrance of said building.
10. Canopy or marquee: A permanent roof structure attached to and supported by the building and
projecting over public property, but does not include a projecting roof.
11. Color: Any hue or combination of values of these. Black and white shall not be considered as colors.
12. Copy area: The actual area of the sign copy applied to any background. Copy area should not be
confused with coverage which includes frame background or support for a sign.
13. Council: The city council.
14. Curbline: The line at the face of the curb nearest the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the
curbline shall be established by the city engineer. (See: Building line)
15. District: The zoning districts as designated on the official zoning map of the city and described in the
district regulations.
16. Garage-sale sign: A sign that advertises the sale of personal property from a person's home. This
definition includes, but is not limited to, yard-sale, craft, boutique and estate-sale signs.
17. Grade: The elevation or level of the street closest to the sign to which reference is made, measured at
the street's center line.
18. Ground sign: A sign attached to or placed on the ground, rather than a building.
19. Noncombustible material: As defined and required by the uniform building code.
20. Nonstructural trim: As defined and required by the uniform building code.
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21. Off-site real estate sign: Areal estate sign that advertises a lot, group of lots or premises upon which the
sign is not located.
22. On-site real estate sign: Areal estate sign that advertises the lot, group of lots or premises upon which
the sign is located.
23. Person: May include a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, company or corporation, as
well as an individual.
24. Principal use: The main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are ordinarily used.
25. Real estate sign: A sign advertising the sale, lease or rental of real estate.
26. Residential use building: Any dwelling, boarding, rooming house, dormitory unit, fraternity or sorority
house.
27. Roof line: The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case of an extended facade, the
uppermost height of said facade.
28. Sign: Any structure, device, advertisement, advertising device or visual representation intended to
advertise, identify or communicate information and to attract the attention of the public for any
purpose. A sign includes any symbol, letter, figure, illustration or form painted or otherwise affixed to a
building or structure. A sign also includes any beacon or searchlight intended to attract the attention of
the public for any purpose. For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures.
Architectural lighting, such as neon that has no sign copy, shall not be considered to be a sign.
29. Sign area: The area in square feet of the smallest geometric figure which describes the area enclosed by
the actual copy of a sign, including border and trim of the sign; provided that, in the case of a sign
designed with more than one exterior surface, the area shall be computed as including only the
maximum single display surface which is visible from any ground position at one time. The supports,
uprights or structures in which any sign is supported shall not be included in determining the sign area .
30. Sign, maximum height of: The vertical distance measured from the grade to the top of a sign. In the
case of a roof sign, the maximum height shall be measured from the roof line or the parapet level, if
applicable, at the location of such sign.
31. Sign, minimum height of: The vertical distance measured from the nearest Finished grade to the bottom
of the sign.
32. Sign structure: Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign. Said de£mition shall
not include a building to which the sign is attached.
33. Sign types: By function.
a. Business sign (on premise): A sign used for identification purposes, which directs attention to a
business or profession conducted upon the premises at which the sign is located, and which may
also refer to goods or services produced, offered for sale or obtained at such premises.
b. Directional sign: An on-premise sign designed to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
c. Identification sign: A sign which contains no advertising but is limited to the name, address and
number of a building, institution or person and to the activity carried on in the building or
institution or the occupation of the person.
d. Incidental sign: A small sign, less than two (2) square feet in area of a noncommercial nature,
intended primarily for the convenience of the public.
e. Political sign: Any sign which states the name or portrays the picture of an individual seeking
election or appointment to a public office, or pertaining to a forthcoming public election or
referendum, or pertaining to or advocating political views or policies.
f. Portable sign: A sign constructed to be movable from one location to another and not permanently
attached to the ground or to any immobile structure. Such sign may consist of a mobile structure
such as a semitrailer, carriage, van, sled or other device whose primary function during a specific
time is to serve as a sign.
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g. Public service sign: Any sign primarily intended to promote items of general interest to the
community.
h. Real estate sign: A sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property upon which it is
located.
i. Special purpose sign: Any sign other than a business or identification sign. This may include, but
is not limited to, traffic signs, government signs, historical or memorial plaques, real estate, garage
sale and temporary signs.
j. Temporary sign: Any banner, portable sign, advertising balloon, searchlight or other sign allowed
for a limited time.
k. Time and temperature sign: A changing sign giving the time and temperature.
34. Sign types: By methods of illumination.
a. Electric sign: Any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by an
exterior light source.
b. IDuminated sign: A sign designed to be scen by light illumination from within the sign itself or by
an external source.
35. Sign types: By methods of movement.
a. Animated sign: Any sign which depicts action or motion. For purposes of this article, this term
does not refer to flashing, changing or indexing, all of which are separately de£med.
b. Changing sign: A sign, such as an electronically- or electrically-controlled public service, time,
temperature and date sign, message center or readerboard, where different copy changes are shown
on the same lamp bank.
c. Flashing sign: An illuminated sign which contains flashing lights or exhibits noticeable changes in
light intensity.
d. Indexing sign: Turning and stopping action of the triangular vertical sections of a multiprism sign
designed to show three (3) messages in the same area.
e. Revolving sign: Any sign, any part of which revolves.
36. Sign types: By structure.
a. Advertising balloon: An inflatable temporary sign.
b. Awning sign: A sign affixed flat to the surface of an awning which does not extend vertically or
horizontally beyond the limits of such awning.
c. Banners: A temporary sign that is made of flexible material, contains a message and is not
inflatable.
d. Billboard: An off-premises sign erected for the purposes of advertising a product, event, person,
institution, activity, business, service, or subject not located on the premises on which said sign is
located.
e. Canopy or marquee sign: A sign affixed flat to the surface of a canopy or marquee which does not
extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of such canopy or marquee.
f. Changeable copy sign (readerboard): Any sign which is characterized by changeable copy, letters
or symbols, regardless of method of attachment.
g. Fascia sign: A flat sign which does not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the face or wall
of the building upon which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to
the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such
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building.
h. Flags: Devices generally made of flexible materials, such as cloth, paper or plastic, and displayed
on strings. They may or may not include copy. This de£mition does not include the flag of any
country or state.
g. Freestanding sign: A sign attached to the ground within an architecturally-planned wall or
structure. This type of sign may also be referred to as a pylon sign, ground signor monument sign.
h. Projecting sign: A sign, other than a wall, canopy or marquee sign, which is affixed to a building
and projects outward more than eighteen (18) inches from the building wall or structure.
i. Roof sign: A sign erected upon the roof or parapet of a building, the entire face ofwhich is situated
above the roof level of the building to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially
supported by said building.
j. Window sign: A sign painted on a window or placed inside the building to be viewed through the
glass by the public. This does not include merchandise on display. Such signs shall not cover more
than 75% of the window area.
37. Street: Any public highway, road or thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to
adjacent lots.
38. Street frontage: Refers to the linear frontage of a parcel of property abutting a public street.
39. Uniform building code (UBC): The current edition of the uniform building code.
40. Wall sign: See fascia sign.
41. Wall surface of building: The total horizontal surface area of the building face to which the sign is
attached, including windows and door areas, measured to the extreme outer limits of such wall surface.
42. Zoning or land use: The land use district or zone established by the authorized legislative body.
Sec. 36-231. Comprehensive sign plans and appeals.
A comprehensive sign plan shall be provided for business premises which occupy the entire frontage in one or
more block fronts or for the whole of a shopping center or similar development having five or more tenants
in the project. Such a plan, which shall include the location, size, height, color, lighting and orientation of all
signs, shall be submitted for preliminary plan approval by the city; provided that, if such comprehensive plan
is presented, exceptions to the sign schedule regulations of this article may be permitted if the sign areas and
densities for the plan as a whole are in conformity with the intent of this article and if such exception results
in an improved relationship between the various parts of the plan. Comprehensive sign plans shall be
reviewed by the community design review board. The applicant, staff and city council may appeal the
community design review board's decision. An appeal shall be presented within 15 days of the review
board's decision to be considered.
Sec. 36-232. Prohibited signs--Generally.
Signs that are not specifically permitted in this article are hereby prohibited. The following signs are
specifically prohibited:
(1) Balcony signs and signs mounted or supported on balcony.
(2) Any sign that obstructs any part of a doorway or fire escape.
(3) Signs that have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or that change in brightness or color. Signs that
give public service information, such as time and temperature are exempt.
(4) There shall be no signs on rocks, trees or utility poles on a public right-of--way.
Sec. 36-233. Same--Hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
No sign permitted by this article shall, by reason of its location, color or intensity, create a hazard to the safe,
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efficient movement of vehicles or pedestrian traffic. No private sign shall contain words which might be
construed as traffic controls such as "stop," "caution," "warning," etc., unless such sign is intended to direct
traffic on the premises.
Secs.36-234--36-236. Reserved.
Sec. 36-237. Electrical wiring and components.
All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the provisions of the current state electrical code and
the electrical components used shall bear the label of an approved testing agency.
Sec. 36-238. Reserved.
Sec. 36-239. Maintenance.
All signs in the city, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and
in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all
times. Every sign and the immediate surrounding premises shall be maintained by the owner or person in
charge thereof in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition, and free and clear of all obnoxious substances,
rubbish and weeds.
Section 36-240. Permit records.
The city shall maintain a record of sign permits as required by the city's records retention schedule.
Section 36-241. Enforcement procedures.
(a) Permanent signs. The city shall send a written notice to the owner of any illegal, permanent sign. This
notice shall require that the owner correct all code violations. If the sign is not a safety hazard, the city
shall allow at least ten days for the owner to correct the violations. If the sign is a safety hazard, the city
shall take immediate action to end the hazard. If the sign owner does not obey the city's orders, the city
may remove the sign or have whatever work nceded done tks~is-needed to correct the code violations.
(b) Temporary signs. The city may remove illegal temporary signs on a strcet right-of--way without notice.
The city shall give the owners of any other illegal temporary signs reasonable notice to correct the
violation.
(c) Removal of signs. Following any required notice, the city may remove permanent and temporary signs
and recover its costs under the procedures of Section 19-13. If the city removes a sign, the city may sell
or dispose of it if the owner does not reclaim the sign and pay any removal costs within thirty (30) days
of the sign's removal.
Sec. 36-242. Reserved.
Sec. 36-243. Violations of article.
(a) Criminal Penalty
Any person violating any provision of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
shall be punished not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor as prescribed by law.
(b) Civil Penalty
In addition to the provisions set forth in (a), any person violating any provision of this ordinance, or
other ordinances pertaining to signs, may be required to remove, restore or repair an approved sign
without regard to any amortization of the sign cost where the sign had an original value of more than
$5,000. Matters related to the enforcement of the civil penalties may be appealed to the administrative
hearing provisions in Chapter 19.52. However, the amortization period, if any, is not subject to
modification under the provisions of Chapter 19.61.
Secs.36-244--36-255. Reserved.
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DIVISION 2. PERMITS
Sec. 36-256. Required; exceptions.
Every person must get a sign permit before erecting, placing, reconstructing, altering or moving a sign,
except the following:
(1) Incidental, construction, political, garage sale, or real estate signs.
(2) Maintenance, repair or the change of sign copy.
(3) Temporary signs that are sixteen (16) square feet or less.
(4) Flags.
(5) Window signs. Window signs shall not cover more than 25% of the window area.
(6) Menu/price signs for drive-up service windows.
(7) Fuel station price signs.
Sec. 36-257. Sign permit approval.
(a) Every application for a sign permit shall include the following information:
(1) The dimensions of the sign and, where applicable, the dimensions of the wall surface of the building
to which it is to be attached.
(2) The height of the sign.
(3) The proposed location of the sign on the building.
(4) The proposed location of the sign on the site.
(5) If the sign is to be illuminated or animated, the technical means by which this is to be accomplished.
(6) Where the sign is to be attached to any existing building, a diagram or photograph of the face of the
building to which the sign is to be attached.
(7) The name and address of the user of the sign and the location of the sign.
(b) Copies of applications required by this section shall be available to the public on request.
(c) A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued hasn't been
completed within one year of this issuance or renewal.
Sec. 36-258. Fces.
The city council shall set all sign permit fees annually.
Sec. 36-259. Reserved.
Sec. 36-260. Appeals.
(a) When a permit under this division is denied, the administrator shall give notice in writing to the
applicant within 30 days of denial, together with reasons for denial. Appeals from the decisions of the
administrator under the provisions of this division shall be made to the city council. Denial shall be
based on noncompliance with this article.
Secs.36-261--36.270. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, LOCATION, ETC.,
STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 36-271. Compliance with Uniform Sign Code and state electrical code required.
No sign shall be erected, reerected, constructed, altered or moved, except as provided for by the Uniform
Sign Code of the International Conference of Building Officials. In addition, all electrical signs shall
comply with the provisions of the state electrical code.
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Sec. 36-272. Freestanding signs.
(a) A freestanding sign shall be at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
(b) A freestanding sign shall comply with the sight triangle requirements in Section 29-136.
(c) A freestanding sign shall not project over public property or right-of--way, except where specifically
allowed in this chapter.
Sec. 36-273. Roof signs.
(a) Roof signs shall be erected in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
(b) No portion of a roof sign shall extend beyond the periphery of the roof on which it is erected.
(c) Roof signs shall only be permitted upon review and approval by the city council.
(d) All roof signs shall be reviewed by the community design review board who shall forward a
recommendation to the city council. In order to recommend to the council approval of a roof sign
request, the board must find that because of terrain, location, configuration of adjacent development
and similar considerations that such a sign best serves the property and public, and secures the intent of
this article as compared with any other permitted method of signing.
Sec. 36-274. Fascia, canopy or marquee signs.
Fascia, canopy or marquee signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of each specific
zoning district as noted in this article.
Sec. 36-275. Projecting signs.
(a) Projecting signs shall not project over public property or a property line.
(b) No projecting sign shall interfere with any fire escape, exit or standpipe. No projecting sign shall
obstruct any window required for light or ventilation. Projecting signs shall maintain all required
clearances from overhead power and service lines.
(c) The minimum height of a projecting sign above grade shall be rune (9) feet.
(d) The maximum height of a projecting sign above the roof line shall be five feet.
(e) The maximum projections of a projecting sign shall not excced the height of the sign.
Sec. 36-276. Reserved
Sec. 36-277. Electric and moving signs.
(a) Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs shall be installed in accordance with the state
electrical code.
(b) Animated signs shall comply with the following conditions:
(1) No animated signs shall be erected or maintained closer than seventy-five (7~ feet from any
residential land use district on which there exists structures used for residential purposes.
(2) No animated sign may be erected in any location which would obstruct the vision of or be confused
with a traffic signal or stop sign.
Sec. 36-278. Temporary signs.
(a) The total time of all permits for temporary signs at any one business location shall not excced thirty (30)
days each year. Each tenant space at a shopping center shall count as a separate business location. A
new business may be allowed sixty (60) days for the first year of operation.
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(b) There shall be no more than one temporary sign at a business location at any one time. There shall be
no more than one temporary portable sign at a business location or shopping center at any one time.
(c) The city shall consider a sign displayed for part of a day as having been up for an entire day.
(d) No person shall place a temporary sign on or over public property or obstruct the visibility of drivers at
intersections or when entering or leaving public streets.
(e) Off-site temporary signs are prohibited with the exception of real estate and garage sale signs.
Temporary seasonal business may use temporary signs for 90 days or the duration of the business,
whichever is less. The administrator may extend this time period on a case by case basis. The number
of signs allowed shall be as stipulated in each zoning district.
(g) The city council may approve exceptions to this section if the applicant can show there are unusual
circumstances with the request. The council may attach conditions to their approval to assure that the
sign will be compatible with surrounding properties.
(h) Banners may be used as temporary signage and are not required to have a permit unless used for more
than 30 days. Banners shall not exceed 150 square fcet or 20 percent of the street frontage wall area,
whichever is greater.
Secs.36-279--36-290. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. BILLBOARDS (OFF-PREMISES SIGNS)
Sec. 36-291. Reserved.
Sec. 36-292. Locations and distances betwcen.
(a) Billboards may only be located in the following zoning districts: SC, Shopping Center, BC, Business
Commercial, M-1 Light Manufacturing and M-2 Heavy Manufacturing zones.
(b) Billboards shall not be permitted on a building.
(c) Billboards shall not be located closer than the following distances, unless the council approves a
conditional use permit:
(1) Two thousand three hundred (2,300) feet to another billboard on the same side of the same street.
(2) One hundred (100) feet to a commercial, industrial or institutional building, or an on-premises sign.
(3) Two hundred (200) feet to a residential district or five hundred (500) feet to a residence.
(4) Three hundred (300) feet to any part of an interchange or intersection of two (2) public roads.
(5) Five hundred (500) feet of local parks.
(6) Ten fcet from any lot line.
(d) A billboard shall not be erected or maintained in such a place or manner as to obscure or otherwise
physically interfere with an official traffic-control device or a railroad safety signal or sign, or to
obstruct or physically interfere with the drivers' view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic
for a distance of five hundred (500) fcet.
Sec. 36-293. Size.
The maximum area of the sign face of a billboard shall not exceed four hundred fifty (450) square feet,
including border and trim, but excluding base, apron supports and other structural members. The said
maximum size limitation shall apply to each side of a sign structure. Signs may be placed back-to-back or in
a V-type arrangement if there are no more than two (2) sign faces, except that the open end separation shall
not exceed fifteen (15) feet. A billboard may only display one message at a time on any sign face.
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Sec. 36-294. Height.
The maximum height for billboards shall be thirty-five (3~ feet, unless council approves a conditional use
permit.
Sec. 36-295. Illumination and lighting.
(a) Billboards shall not be illuminated with flashing lights, except those giving public service information,
such as, but not limited to, time, date, temperature, weather or news.
(b) Billboard lighting shall be effectively shielded so as not to impair the vision of any operator of a motor
vehicle.
Sec. 36-296. Reserved.
Sec. 36-297. Ground restoration.
Any ground area disturbed, due to the construction, repair, or removal of a billboard, shall be restored to its
original condition as part of the construction, removal or repair work.
Sec. 36-298. Conflicts.
Any previously adopted requirements that conflict with this division shall be null and void.
Secs.36-299--36-305. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. SCHEDULES OF PERMITTED SIGNS IN ZONING DISTRICTS
SUBDIVISION L SCHEDULE NO. L• ALL DISTRICTS
Sec. 36-306. Signs permitted within city zone districts.
Signs shall be permitted within the zoning districts of the city as set forth in the following subdivisions and
schedules.
Sec. 36-307. Schedule No. L• All districts.
The city permits the following special purpose and temporary signs in all zoning districts. Such signs shall be
exempt from Section 36-278 (temporary signs) and scheduled II-V (permitted signs by zoning district). Such
signs shall be subject to the following limitations:
(1) Traffic-control signs, as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
(2) Signs required to be maintained or posted by law or governmental order, rule or regulation.
(3) Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical tablets and the like.
(4) On-site directional signs, not exceeding four (4) square feet in area, intended to facilitate the movement
of pedestrians and vehicles within the site upon which such signs are located. No more than two (2)
directional signs may be allowed per curb cut.
(5) Not more than two (2) on-site directional signs, identifying the location and nature of a building,
structure or use which is not readily visible from the street. Each sign shall not exceed ten (10) square
feet in area.
(6) Signs, not exceeding nine (9) square fcet in area, located upon private property and directed toward the
prevention of trespassing.
(7) Window signs, not exceeding 75 percent of the window area.
(8) Temporary political signs promoting any candidate, party or cause may be displayed for thirty (30) days
prior to an election or referendum; provided that, such signs are removed within seven (7) days
following said election or referendum. Political signs are prohibited on public property and utility poles.
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(9) Signs pertaining to campaigns, drives or events of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious
organizations; provided that, permission of the council must be obtained to erect such signs upon or over
public property; and provided further that, such signs shall not be erected or posted for a period of
more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the event and shall be removed within three (3) days
thereafter.
(10) Flags and emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations.
(11)On-site real estate signs, subject to the following requirements:
a. For single- or double-dwelling lots, there shall be no more than one such sign along each street that
the lot fronts on. The maximum sign area shall be rune (9) square feet. Such signs may be on the
right-of--way, but shall be no closer than eight (8) feet to the edge of a street or two (2) feet to a
sidewalk or trail.
b. For all other types of property, the combined area of all such signs fronting upon each strcetwhich
bounds such lot or group of lots shall not exceed a ratio of one square foot of sign area for each one
thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area. No one sign, however, shall exceed sixty-four (64) square
feet. No person shall place such a sign on a public right-of--way.
c. The sign owner shall remove the sign within seven (7) calendar days after the lease, rental or closing
date of the real estate that the sign is advertising.
d. A sold sign, used in conjunction with the for sale sign, may only be displayed for a total period of
thirty (30) days during each listing contract.
(12)Off--site real estate signs, subject to the following requirements:
a. Off-site real estate signs of three (3) square feet or less may be placed on the public right-of--way.
No part of such signs shall be closer than eight (8) feet to a street pavement or two (2) feet to a
sidewalk or trail. The city shall only allow such signs from 12 noon until 8 p.m. on weekdays and
from 6 a.m. on Saturday until 8 p.m. on the last day of a weekend. The city may dispose of any
such signs that violate the requirements in this Subsection.
b. The city shall only allow off-site real estate signs of more than three (3) square feet that advertise
housing developments. Each housing development shall have no more than one such sign. The
maximum area of any such sign shall be sixty-four (64) square feet. If the sign is for afor-sale
development, the sign owner shall remove the sign when at least ninety (90) percent of the dwelling
units approved by the city have been built. If the sign is for rental units, the sign owner shall
remove the sign when ninety (90) percent or more of the units have been rented. Such signs shall
not be on the public right-of--way.
(13)Temporary on-site signs indicating the name and nature of a construction or
demolition project, the names of the contractors, subcontractors and professional advisors; provided
that, the combined area of such signs fronting upon each street which bounds such project shall not
exceed a ratio of two (2) square feet of sign area for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot area. In
no case shall the combined area of such signs fronting upon each street exceed sixty-four (64) feet with
no single dimension in excess of sixteen (1~ feet. The display of such signs shall be limited to a period
not to exceed the duration of said construction or demolition project, at which time such signs shall be
removed.
(14)Garage-sale signs on private property or boulevards, subject to the following requirements.
a. A person may place garage-sale signs of three (3) square fcet or less on a boulevard. No part of
these signs shall be closer than eight (8) feet to a street pavement or two (2) feet to a sidewalk or
trail. All signs shall contain the actual dates of the sale.
b. The city shall only allow such signs from one day before the sale until one day after the sale.
c. The city may remove agarage-sale sign that does not state the dates of the sale.
Secs.36-308--36-315. Reserved.
SUBDIVISION IL SCHEDULE NO. IL• F FARM RESIDENCE DISTRICT, R-1 RESIDENCE DISTRICT
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(SINGLE DWELLING), R-1S RESIDENCE DISTRICT (SMALL LOT SINGLE DWELLING), RE
RESIDENCE DISTRICT (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE), R-2 RESIDENCE DISTRICT (DOUBLE
DWELLING), R-3 RESIDENCE DISTRICT (MULTIPLE DWELLING)
Sec. 36-316. Permitted.
(1) Signs permitted in Schedule I, Subdivision I of this division, as regulated therein.
(2) One fascia sign of not more than two (2) square feet in area giving the name and occupation of the
occupant of a building carrying on a permitted home occupation as deFmed in the city zoning ordinance.
(3) Wall signs up to twenty-four (24) square feet and freestanding signs up to thirty-two (32) square feet
may be allowed by sign permit for apartment or town house complexes, churches, schools, libraries,
community centers or other institutions.
The total square footage of any freestanding sign shall measure the overall dimensions of the sign
message board. One fascia and one freestanding sign shall be permitted for each street frontage.
Sec. 36-317. Requirements.
(1) The maximum height of a frcestanding sign shall be eight (8) fcet.
(2) An illuminated sign shall be shielded in such a way as to protect all rights of adjacent property owners
from nuisance.
(3) Animated signs are not allowed.
Secs.36-318--36-328. Reserved.
SUBDIVISION III. SCHEDULE NO. III: LBC LIMITED BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, CO
COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT AND NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 36-329. Permitted.
(1) Signs permitted in Schedule I, Subdivision I of this division.
(2) For each occupant of a building, two (2) signs are allowed for each street upon which the building has
frontage.
Sec. 36-330. Requirements.
(1) The total area of abuilding-mounted sign shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the business's
surface area to which the signs are attached. In the case of multiple oceupancy, the wall surface for each
tenant or user shall include only the surface area on the exterior facade of the premises occupied by such
tenant.
(2) The total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet.
(3) In no case shall the height of a freestanding sign exceed twenty-five (25) feet to the top of the sign as
measured from the base of the sign.
(4) Animated signs are not allowed.
Sec. 36-331. Maximum number of signs.
In no case shall more than one freestanding sign per building per frontage be permitted. If two freestanding
signs are used, they shall comprise no more than 150% of the total area allowed. They must also beat least
100 feet apart.
Secs.36-332--36-339. Reserved.
SUBDIVISION IV. SCHEDULE NO. IV: M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT, M-2 HEAVY
MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
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Sec. 36-340. Permitted.
Signs permitted in Schedule I, Subdivision I of this division
Sec. 36-341. Requirements.
(1) The total copy area ofbuilding-mounted signs shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of a business's wall
surface area to which the signs are attached. In the case of multiple occupancy, the wall surface for each
tenant or user shall include only the surface area from the exterior facade of the premises occupied by
such tenant or user.
(2) The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows:
Lot Area Total Sian Copy Area
5,999 sq. ft. or less 150 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft. to 1 acre 250 sq. ft.
More than 1 acre 300 sq. ft.
(3) In no case shall the height of a freestanding sign exceed aheight oftwenty-five (2~ feet at the property
line. The height may be increased by one foot for each additional three (3) feet the sign is set back from
the front property line. Measurements shall be to the leading edge of the sign nearest the street front.
The height shall be measured vertically from the average strcet or lot grade nearest the supporting
columns to the highest point of said sign, but in no case will this height exceed fifty (50) feet to the top of
the sign.
Sec. 36-342. Maximum number of signs.
(a) The permissible number of signs is dependent upon the surface area of the largest face of his building.
The permitted number of signs is as follows:
Surface Area of Largest Facade Maximum Number of Signs
Less than 499 square feet. 2
500 - 1,499 square fee 3
1,500 - 2,999 square feet 4
Over 3,000 square fcet 5
Buildings or enterprises with more than three thousand (3,000) square feet on any face are permitted
one sign for each clearly differentiated department or tenant with a separate exterior entrance, in
addition to the five (5) allotted above, and such signs shall be coordinated as to size and location.
(b) One frcestanding sign is permitted for each street upon which the business has frontage. Two (2)
freestanding signs are permitted if they are located on two (2) different streets and are separated more
than one hundred (100) fcet measured in a straight line between signs. If two (2) such signs are used,
they shall together comprise no more than one hundred fifty (150) percent of the total area allowed.
(c) The maximum number of signs stipulated in this section may be increased by one if a building is located
at an intersection.
Secs.36-343--36-350. Reserved.
SUBDIVISION V. SCHEDULE NO. V: BC BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
BC(M) BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (MODIFIED) AND SC SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
Sec. 36-351. Permitted.
(1) Signs permitted in Schedule I, Subdivision I of this division.
(2) For each occupant of a building, two (2) signs are allowed for each street upon which the building has
frontage.
Sec. 36-352. Requirements.
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(1) The total copy area of fascia signs shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the wall surface to which the
signs are attached. In case of multiple oceupancy, the wall surface for each tenant or user shall include
only the surface area of the exterior facade of the premises oceupied by such tenant or user.
(2) The maximum area of a freestanding business sign shall be as follows:
Lot Area Total Sign Copy Area
5,999 sq. ft. or less 150 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft. to 1 acre 250 sq. ft.
More than 1 acre 300 sq. ft.
(3) In no case shall the height of a frcestanding sign exceed aheight oftwenty-five (2~ fcet at the property
line. The height may be increased by one foot for each additional three (3) feet the sign is set back from
the front property line. Measurements shall be to the leading edge of the sign nearest the street front.
The height shall be measured vertically from the average strcet or lot grade nearest the supporting
columns to the highest point of said sign, but in no case will this height exceed fifty (50) feet to the top of
the sign.
Sec. 36-353. Maximum number of signs.
(a) The maximum permissible number of signs shall be as stipulated in Section 36-351(2) ofthis subdivision.
(b) One freestanding sign shall be allowed for each street frontage. Two (2) freestanding signs are
permitted if they are located on two (2) different streets and are separated by more than one hundred
(100) feet measured in a straight line between signs. If two (2) such signs are used, they shall together
comprise no more than one hundred fifty (150) percent of the total area allowed.
(c) The maximum number of signs may be increased by one if a building is located at an intersection.
(d) Auto dealerships may be allowed two frcestanding signs: one for the new car dealership and one for used
vehicles.
Secs.36-354--36-375. Reserved.
DIVISION 6. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
Sec. 36-376. Regulation of Nonconforming Signs. Purpose for allowing continued use of nonconforming
signs; state of nonconformity only through council ordinance; council imposed conditions on signs through
community design review process voided.
Nonconforming signs shall be regulated as stipulated in Section 36-17 of the zoning ordinance.
(a) To ease the economic impact of this article on those using nonconforming signs on the date of the
original adoption of this chapter (July 14, 1977), this article provides for up to ten (10) years of
continued use of nonconforming signs in existing states, or unlimited use if the nonconformancewas due
to an action of the city council other than an action amending an ordinance.
(b) Any conditions or controls on signs in the city established prior to July 14, 1977, by city council action
through the community design review process relative to building site plan review and pertaining to
signs are hereby voided and any sign in the city which was nonconforming only as to any such conditions
or controls as of July 14,1977, shall no longer be a nonconforming sign. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(1), 7-
14-77)
Sec. 36-377. Survey of city for nonconforming signs; notification of sign owner or user, or owner of premises,
of nonconformity, etc.
(a) The administrator of this article shall survey the city for signs which do not conform to the requirements
of this article. Upon determination that a sign is nonconforming, the administrator shall use reasonable
efforts to so notify, either personally or in writing, the user or owner of the sign or the owner of the
property on which the sign is located of:
(1) The sign's nonconformity;
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(2) Whether the sign is eligible for characterization as legal nonconforming;
(3) The administrator's estimate ofwhether the sign's replacement cost is less than or greater than two
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and;
(4) If the sign's replacement cost is greater than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), the
administrator's estimate ofwhether the expenditure required to bring the sign into conformity is
less than or greater than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(b) Failing determination of the sign owner or user, or owner of the property on which the sign is located,
the notice may be affixed in a conspicuous place to the sign or to the business premises with which the
sign is associated. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(2)(b), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-378. Legal nonconforming signs--Eligibility of signs.
Any permanent sign located within the city on the date of adoption of this article (July 14,1977), or located in
areas annexed to the city thereafter, which does not conform with the provisions of this chapter, is eligible for
characterization as a "legal nonconforming" sign, provided it also meets the following requirements:
(1) The sign has a replacement value of more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), as estimated by
the procedure set out in section 36-377 of this division;
(2) The sign cannot be brought into compliance with this article for an expenditure of two hundred
fifty dollars ($250.00) or less, as estimated by the procedures set out in section 36-377 of this
division;
(3) The sign was covered by a sign permit on the date of adoption of this article (July 14, 1977), if one
was required under applicable law; or
(4) If no sign permit was required under applicable law for the sign in question, the sign was in all
respects in compliance with applicable law on the date of adoption of this article (July 14, 1977);
provided, however, no temporary or incidental signs, as defined by section 36-230 of this article shall be
eligible. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(2)(a), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-379. Same--Number which may be designated for each business premises.
Each sign user within the city having nonconforming signs meeting the requirements of section 36-378 of this
division shall be permitted to designate one such sign for characterization as "legal nonconforming" for each
street upon which the business premises front. Such designation shall be made in the application for a legal
nonconforming sign permit. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(2)(c), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-380. Same--Permit required; application for permit.
(a) A legal nonconforming sign permit is required for each legal nonconforming sign designated under
section 36-379 of this division. The permit shall be obtained by the sign user or the sign owner, or the
owner of the property on which the sign is located within sixty (60) days of notification by the city as
specified in section 36-377 of this division that the sign is nonconforming. The permit shall be issued
without fee and shall expire at the end of the amortization period prescribed in section 36-384 of this
division.
(b) The application for a nonconforming sign permit shall contain the name and address of the sign user,
the sign owner, the owner of the property on which the sign is located, if available, and such other
pertinent information as the administrator may required to ensure compliance with this article,
including proof of the date of installation of the sign. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(2)(d), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-381. Same--Duties and responsibilities of sign owner or user, or owner of premises, when permit not
secured within sixty (60) days after notification.
A legal nonconforming sign in the city for which no permit has been applied for and issued under this
division within the sixty (60) day period following notification of nonconformity under section 36-377 of this
division shall be immediately brought into compliance with this article or removed. Failure to comply shall
subject the sign user or owner, or owner of the property on which the sign is located, to the remedies and
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penalties of section 36-243 of this article. (Ord. No. 427, § 818.050(2)(d), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-382. Same--Loss of status.
(a) A legal nonconforming sign for which a legal nonconforming sign permit has been issued under this
division shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming designation if:
(1) The sign is altered in any way in structure, except normal maintenance, which tends to or makes
the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this article than it was before the alteration; or
(2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance with the requirements of this article;
or
(3) The sign is replaced; or
(4) Any new primary sign is erected or placed in connection with the enterprise using the legal
nonconforming sign.
(b) Should any of the actions described in subsection (a) of this section be undertaken, the permit for legal
nonconforming sign status shall be automatically cancelled and the sign shall be immediately brought
into compliance with this articlewith a new permit secured therefor or shall be removed. (Ord. No. 427,
§ 8i8.oso~z~~e~, ~-i4-~~~
Sec. 36-383. Illegal nonconforming signs.
An illegal nonconforming sign is any sign in the city which does not comply with the requirements of this
article and:
(1) Which has a replacement value of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or less, but which may be
brought into conformity with an expenditure of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or less; or
(2) Which has a replacement value of more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), but is not eligible
for characterization as legal nonconforming under section 36-378 of this division.
As provided in section 36-384 of this division, such signs must be brought into compliance or removed within
three (3) months of the date of notification of their nonconformity under section 36-378 of this division (Ord.
No. 427, § 818.050(3), 7-14-77)
Sec. 36-384. Use periods for nonconforming signs.
(a) IDegal nonconforming signs, as defined in section 36-383 of this division may remain in a
nonconforming state for three (3) months after the date of notification of nonconformity by the city
under section 36-377 of this division. Therefore, such signs shall be brought into conformity with this
article with a permit issued therefor, or be removed.
(b) Legal nonconforming signs, as defined in section 36-378 of this division, for which a legal nonconforming
sign permit has been issued, may remain in a nonconforming state for ten (10) years after the date of
installation of the sign, or four (4) years after notification by the city of the sign's nonconformity,
whichever is longer. Thereafter, the sign shall be brought into conformity with this article with a permit
issued therefor, or be removed. Provided, however, that the use period established in this subsection
may be used only so long as the sign retains its legal nonconforming status under this division. (Ord. No.
427, § 818.050(4), 7-14-77)
Secs.36-385--36-400. Reserved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after its approval and publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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2. Drum & Bugle Corps Lawful Gambling License Request
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following persons were heard:
Kathy ICirchoff, 2144 E. Eldridge, North SL Paul, Director of Drum & Bugle Corps
Sahra Anderson, 12 Crossway Drive, Circle Pines, Asst. Dir., Drum & Bugle Corps
c. No action taken, applicant requested to re-submit application.
3. Revision of Procedures for Cancellation of Ambulance Bills
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the revised Application for Cancellation of
Ambulance Bill form and authorize the Finance Director to cancel ambulance bills for
individuals if their adjusted monthly net household income is under 185% of the most current
Federal Poverty Guidelines and their total liquid assets are under $2,000.
Seconded by Councihnember Allenspach Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Park and Ride Lot Plan Review (Highway 61 and County Road C)
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following person was heard:
Joe Gladke, 1500 West County Road B2, Roseville
d. No action taken or needed.
2. Lake Gervais Surface Water Regulations -First Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Steve Lohmer, 2764 Keller Parkway
Mark Wevers, 789 Carla Lane, Little Canada
d. Councihnember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance regarding
surface water regulations for Lake Gervais.
Seconded by Councihnember Rossbach Ayes - all
3. Beam & Walter Streets -Additional Street Light Request
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a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to authorize seven additional street lights alone the
Beam/Walter corridor, with actual light locations to be coordinated with Northern
States Power and the neighborhood by City staff.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
4. Community Center Quarterly Report
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson presented additional information and
responded to questions.
d. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
e. Councilmember Carlson moved to accept the report.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
5. Budget Change -Contract with Oakdale for Fire Services
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved decrease the General Fund revenue bud et for fire
suppression services (Account 101-3691) be decreased by 246,000 to compensate for
cancellation of the contractwith Oakdale for fire services and that this shortage be £manced by
the fund balance and a $70,860 reduction in the Fire Department budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
6. Lion's Club Open Space Use
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and specific information.
b. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to table this item until a representative from the
Lion's Club can attend a Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Acting Mayor Koppen,
Councilmembers Allenspach,
Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Carlson
7. Personal Service Fees
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and specific information.
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b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to established a 1997 annual renewal fee of $192
for Business Premise Licenses, and an investigation fee of $100 for annual Personal
Service Licenses. These fees shall be established annually by resolution of the City
Council and shall not be pro-rated.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
NONE
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
9:35 P.M.
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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