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ivrT~L~rEs cTTx co~r~cn, J;1rII.~RY 22. 2003 Ricl:.Boss. representing both LCRA and 'Tiernev's. indicated that temporary suns are very important to the LCRA in promoting their fund- raising activities. He noted that the money raised is prat back into the community. from Tieruey's perspective, banners are an important part of their advertising and they have been using monthly banners for many years. Vicho(son pointed out that businesses spend a lot of money on their signage, and he felt temporary signa<~e should be allowed as loner as it is done in a tasteful way. Fahey pointed out that the City cannot dictate taste, but can regulate number of signs and size. Fahey noted that some businesses put up temporary signs and Lhey never come down. Fahey stated that he was not in favor of any part of stags proposal that is more restrictive than the current ordinance. IIe also felt that business should be allowed the same number of temporary signs regardless of whether they are located in a strip mall or not. Blesener indicated that he did not feel limiting the display of temporary signs to ten days was a long enough duration. Montour asked what is considered to be a temporary sign. The City Administrator reviewed the listing of temporary signs included in the ordinance, He further noted that over 33% of window coverage with signs is considered to be temporary signage. The City has not enforced this provision of the ordinance. LaValle felt that banners should be dealt with separately from the rest of the Cemporary signs. LaValte also expressed concern with allowing businesses in strip malls the same number of temporary, portable suns as sin~~le-occupant properties. LaValle envisioned a strip mall having numerous portable temporary suns on display at one time. Fahey felt that the portable temporary sums were more offensive than banners. Blesener a<rreed. IIe also pointed out that businesses are spending a lot of money for the a eation of a banner, therefore, will want to dis,~~~, it for merA tl:a:; ten da}'s. f,..., .. Anderson su~rsested that the ordinance distinguish portable temporary liens from banners in some way. The City Administrator pointed out that there are also balloons, pennants, atc. ~~uhicii must be addressed. TLe City :administrator reviewed piotures of temporary signage at several businesses in the Cin+.