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City Council Minutes <br /> July 1, 2014 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> compromise the small-town, north woods feel and sense of place of the <br /> City. <br /> COUNCILMEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO UPOLD THE PLANNING <br /> COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT <br /> TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE. MAYOR ADAMS SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. <br /> Council Member Pederson indicated that he has studied and reviewed the <br /> sign ordinance many times while on the planning commission. He noted <br /> that dynamic signs could be a traffic hazard. He stated that he feels <br /> strongly against digital signs in the City. <br /> Council Member Sjoblad stated that the Legion would like a sign to <br /> indicate they provide meals and to list activities in the area. He further <br /> noted that gas stations are allowed to have a digital sign. He suggested <br /> that if the signs are not a highly lit they would be okay and could be <br /> governed by ordinance. <br /> Council Member Gardner stated that it is very difficult to put information on <br /> the Chamber sign in the winter time. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated that he agreed Council Member Sjoblad. <br /> He stated that the City should be moving toward the future when it comes <br /> to signage. He further noted that the only place digital signs would be <br /> allowed is in the downtown mixed use area. By allowing these signs it <br /> would clean up a lot of the painted signs. Council Member Pederson <br /> stated that if we change the ordinance, every business will be allowed to <br /> have a digital sign. <br /> Mayor Adams stated that the City has an approved comp plan which was <br /> completed by members of the community. The residents and businesses <br /> said they want the town to remain rural with an up north feel. <br /> Council Member Akerson and Gardner noted that the Comp Plan is a <br /> guideline to follow. <br /> Council Member Gardner stated that he has heard from several people <br /> that would like to see the sign ordinance changed. He stated that he wants <br /> this to go back to planning and zoning for review. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER WITHDREW HIS MOTION. MAYOR ADAMS <br /> WITHDREW HER SECOND. <br />