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City Council Minutes November 6, 2008 Page 8 of 9 11. Maintenance Supervisor's Report Report received by Council. 11.1. Street Light Installation COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 08-37, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF A STREET LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROWN STREET AND SOUTH OAK STREET. COUNCIL MEMBER ORASKOVICH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 12. Engineering South Oak Street Project Mike Rude explained that the school building and grounds committee has reviewed the South Oak Street Project proposal and were going to approve the agreement but have recently added on a sign as part of the agreement. The sign the school is referring to is prohibited under the ordinance and the City does not own the land where the school is proposing to place the sign. The Council discussed the idea of the City making a commitment to supporting the effort. Discussion was also held regarding the possibility of setting a precedent by allowing the school to have a non-conforming sign. It was noted that this issue should go to the Planning Commission for review. Mike Rude noted that the Council recently approved the agreement between the City and the School pending School board approval. He stated that the City is under a tight timeline to move the project forward in 2009. He asked the Council if it wants to link the school's request for a sign to the South Oak Project as this could prolong the project. It was the consensus of the Council to keep the two issues separate. The Council discussed the idea of the City assisting the school in looking into the sign issue. It was the consensus of the Council to have Council Member Oraskovich discuss this issue with the school superintendent. Babinski Mike Rude noted that Tim Houle has reviewed the agreement with Mr. ``. Babinski in relation to the South Oak Street Project and acquiring a