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City Council Minutes August 7, 2012 Page 3 of 8 �-------------------------- COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Forum John Derksen had questions relating to the check register. Ken Meyer, representing the American Legion, indicated that the Legion had requested a sign permit involving a digital sign. He indicated that the Legion has a problem of not being able to move forward with the signage request and asked where the Planning Commission was in relation to the sign ordinance. Council Member Pederson stated that the Planning Commission is working on the sign ordinance with the intention of addressing digital signs and will be attempting to structure the ordinance to allow a case by case review regarding digital sign requests. Brian Noska questioned if Scott Pederson would be allowed to serve on both the Planning Commission and City Council simultaneously. The Clerk noted that Mr. Pederson turned in a resignation from the Planning Commission contingent on his appointment to the Council. � 5. Presentations 5.1. Crow Winq Countv Transit Presentation — Tom Jav Tom Jay, representing Crow Wing County Transit informed the Council that Crow Wing County Transit has expanded its service area to include Jenkins, Pequot Lakes and Nisswa. 5.2. No Parkina on West Siblev Street The City Clerk stated that a parking ban had been placed on West Sibley Street from Highway 371 to Pine Street in 2004. Karen Ettesvold presented a letter signed by several residents requesting the Council to consider lifting the Parking Ban. John Derksen spoke about the issue of busses and emergency vehicles not being able to get through when vehicles were parked on both sides of the street. Karen Ettesvold explained that the only times that people park on both sides of the street is if there is a garage sale. She explained that this is no different than other streets in the City. �..