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Mr. Marohn stated that if the Planning Commission recommends approval tonight,the <br /> Amendment would go to the Council March 6,be published on March 13 and the permit <br /> could be issued after that. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated that Ordinance Amendments cost the City, the tax <br /> payers, $300 - $500. There would be value in going over the whole ordinance. <br /> Vice-Chair Adams directed Staff to bring the Ordinance review next month. He further <br /> stated that the City will need to go to the businesses and get there input also. <br /> Rick Linnell, Superintendent of Schools—Mr. Linnell distributed a letter to the Planning <br /> Commission expressing the School's desire for a digital off-site sign. He stated he would <br /> be in favor of taking a look at the Sign Ordinance. The School District would like to <br /> have a digital sign along the roadway advertising activities at the school, as well as other <br /> partners in town. Other communities advertise events the school has going on. The <br /> School will be asking for some type of digital sign, off property. The School is not ready <br /> now, but in the future the district will want to go that route. Vice-Chair Adams stated <br /> this will be included in the discussion. <br /> Michelle Lelwica, Chamber Advisory Board—As a community it would be nice to have a <br /> wireless sign; it is difficult changing letters in the winter. The Planning Commission can <br /> determine what the sign looks like, maintaining the look they are trying to attain. <br /> Mr. Levenske asked Mr. Linnell if the School architects had drafted a sign as part of the <br /> new construction. Mr. Linnell stated they had not. The School would like to partner with <br /> the Chamber, limiting the number of signs in town. <br /> Public Comment Closed. <br /> A motion was made by Scott Snyder, seconded by Cheri Seils,to allow static LED <br /> displays. <br /> This would amend the Ordinance. If it costs the City $300 - $500 per amendment, maybe <br /> the whole Sign Ordinance should be looked at. Mrs. Seils stated that review of the whole <br /> Ordinance would most likely take more than a month or two. She would prefer not to <br /> delay applicant that long. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated the Planning Commission needs to move forward as <br /> quickly as they can so Super America can be ready for summer. There are too many little <br /> pieces; we need to look at the whole Ordinance. <br /> An amendment to the motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Tom Adams,that <br /> the LED sign would be one sign not to exceed 5 digital numbers. <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> February 16, 2012 <br />