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a recommendation to the City Council. He further stated that many hours have been <br /> spent discussing digital signs and that they are in direct conflict with the Comp Plan. <br /> Randy King, Commander of the American Legion — Stated the Legion purchased two 18" <br /> X 48"signs. The signs are programmable to change or scroll and color can be toned <br /> down. They would like to place the signs along County Road 11. Advertisement is <br /> important for their business; they could advertise special events and dinners at the <br /> Legion, as well as the music entertainment the City has in the Park. The Legion <br /> provides funds for many different things in the community. <br /> Mr. King further stated that competition is constantly growing. The Legion is struggling <br /> to get younger veterans to join the club. Younger people are drawn to this type of <br /> advertising. It would be in good taste and he is willing to bring a sign in and set up for <br /> the Planning Commission to view. He believes $1,50o has been invested in the signs. <br /> Public Comment: None. <br /> Vice-Chair Brown read the email received from former Planning Commission Chair Tom <br /> Woog. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated that Mr. Woog spent a considerable <br /> amount of time discussing signs as a former Planning Commission Member and his <br /> �. letter holds a lot of merit and the Planning Commission should take heed. A lot of <br /> people are against digital signs and the Comprehensive Plan is against it, more or less. <br /> We should take all of this into consideration, not just the businesses and merchants,but <br /> the community as well. Planning Commission Member Engels concurred. <br /> Planning Commission Member Oraskovich stated he is new to the Planning Commission <br /> and read the Staff Report thoroughly. There are not many digital signs in Nisswa or <br /> Pine River. There are not many towns our size that have digital signs. At first he <br /> thought it would be all right for the Legion,the School and the Chamber to have digital <br /> signs,but after reading that everyone in that designated area could have one, he no <br /> longer agreed. The sign ordinance is a tough thing to change and in the best interest of <br /> the community,we should leave as is. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that no off premise signs are allowed. The <br /> School District had previously requested an off premise sign; if amendment was <br /> approved,they would be allowed to place a digital sign on their property. <br /> Planning Commission Member Hallan further stated that our ordinance states signage <br /> has to be on the building or a freestanding sign on the property; 10% of building fagade <br /> for signage on the building and square footage limit for freestanding sign. The proposed <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> June 19, 2014 2 <br />