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City Council Minutes October 3, 2017 Page 3 of 10 ----------------------------- COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 17- 14 TO AMEND SECTION 17-7.3 REGARDING FENCES. MAYOR ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-1. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON OPPOSED. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 17-14. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION FAILED 3- 1. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON OPPOSED. A SUMMARY PUBLICATION REQUIRES A 4/5T" VOTE. 6.3. Offsite Sign Amendment Uqdate Justin Burslie explained the Planning Commission reviewed the sign ordinance regarding billboard signage along Highway 371 as directed by the Council and the Commission is unanimously opposed to billboards at this time based on the following items. • Large billboard type signage is not cansistent with the "north woods" and "rural" character referenced in the comprehensive plan. • Large signage could create safety concerns for motorists traveling at a high rate of speed. • The realignment was only recently completed and the City should not rush into any decisions on off-site signage on the new highway. MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO STRIKE THE APPLICATION FROM THE OCTOBER PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REGARDING THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED BILLBOARDS. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTIQN CARRIED 4-0. 7. Fire 7.1. Fire Relief Benefit Level Increase Tom Nelson discussed the Fire Relief Association's request for a benefit level increase from $3,900 to $4,250 per year of service. Mr. Nelson noted that the Relief Association's investments are projecting a $201,000 surplus which is two years of operating expenses. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA MOVED TO INCREASE THE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION'S BENEFIT LEVEL FROM $3,900 TO $4,250.