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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -~- January 12, 2005 Consideration of Ordinance OS O1 re ag rding_bus bench signs (continued from the December 8, 2004 Council meeting) (continued) SECTION 5. Section 9-13.03, Subdivision 2, of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended to read: Subdivision 2. Certain Signs Prohibited. No sign will be permitted that provides refuge from police surveillance, tends to accumulate debris as a fire hazard, or in any other way is a hazard to the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare. Private signs are not permitted within streets or other public right-of- way, except on courtesy benches as regulated herein. SECTION 6. Section 9-13.03, Subdivision 4, of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended by adding subparagraph C to read: c. Courtesy bench signs are permitted on courtesy benches in the zoning districts specified herein. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2005, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Lamb moved that the annual fee for courtesy bus benches be $25.00 per bench to cover the City's licensing and inspection costs. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Talbot commented that he was surprised to see that the County plows had gone through the City. Administrator Worthington said Ramsey County dropped the blade throughout the City because of the strange blend of rain and snow. No tags were issued. Council member Talbot reminded the viewing audience about the City's winter parking restrictions. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council member Kuettel said the kids love the rink at the Falcon Heights Elementary School. The students at the elementary school will be collecting money for the Tsunami victims the week after the Martin Luther King holiday. Also, the food shelves are low. She asked if the City would want to send something out to residents. Mayor Gehrz suggested the City could put something on the web site about drop-off points. Mayor Gehrz said that on Monday evening, January 17, 6:30 PM, at City Hall, the Neighborhood Commission and neighborhood liaisons will be meeting, as well as any other commission members who wish to attend. She mentioned a number of local dental clinics will be donating their time to provide free dental care for children ages 3-18 on February 4 and 5, 2005. If anyone knows of a child or children who could benefit from these services, please contact Tracy or Colleen at the White Bear • Lake Area Community Counseling Center (651) 429-8544. '1