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B. John Derksen asked if the City can protest to MN/DOT about their stopping <br /> their resurfacing in Nisswa this year, continuing to Pequot Lakes next summer. It was <br /> pointed out that MN/DOT has their plans and budget to meet. The City could send a <br /> letter to MN/DOT, District 3, asking them to accelerate their improvements to Pequot <br /> Lakes. <br /> C. Mark Hallan asked if Mr. Babinski is moving forward with his plans. Mr. <br /> Adams stated Mr. Babinski is going through the permitting process with the State. <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. Directional sign Presentation,Jesse Jane Signs <br /> Jessie Nornberg was in attendance and provided a full-scale rendition of the proposed <br /> signs, as well as a map of the proposed locations. She explained that the signs will be L- <br /> shaped as indicated on earlier drawings. They would like to start with two signs, one on <br /> the west side and one on the east side of town, although they would like approval for all <br /> of the locations so they don't need to come back each time they wish to add a sign. There <br /> would not be one at Clear Water Creek and Pfeiffer Drug, only the one location that will <br /> give permission. <br /> Each individual sign will be 12 inches by 12 inches. The signs can include the business <br /> logo, a directional arrow and a brief description of their business. It will be <br /> informational, not sale copy. <br /> In locations where the signs can be bolted to the sidewalk,they prefer to do that for <br /> maintenance of the frames. In other locations they will add a 4-foot footing. <br /> Snow removal may be an issue or damage frames. <br /> There was discussion of making the signs smaller, 9 inches by 12 inches, being more <br /> visually appealing. <br /> After discussion it was agreed that the Planning Commission approves the concept and <br /> permitting for the signs would be over-the-counter. When David Kennedy asked if he <br /> could place signs on the corners of his properties, he was advised that our Sign Ordinance <br /> is in effect for those types of signs. These are Directional Signs, not offsite signs. The <br /> City Attorney will need to approve an agreement allowing the placement of the signs in <br /> right-of-way. <br /> Mr. Oleson stated the February Minutes state "We will need to consult with the City <br /> Attorney regarding who should own them, how do we permit them, and who will be <br /> responsible for maintenance and repair. " The City Attorney may not have been <br /> involved yet. We will need to have the City Attorney write something up that states this <br /> is acceptable. The Planning Commission is comfortable with the 8 locations. The signs <br /> MINUTES 5 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 19, 2011 <br />