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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 14, 2005 MORATORIUM The City Planner reviewed his report dated December 9, 2005 relative ON rREEWAY to the City's Sign Ordinance and its moratorium on freeway signs. The SIGNS Planner indicated that there are a number of issues wiCh the City's Sign Ordinance as relates to specific types of signs and issues involving freedom of speech. The Planner felt that some amendments were needed to the City's Sign Ordinance, and suggested that he prepare a draft ordinance amendment that would address the issues. He also suggested that this amendment be reviewed by the City Attorney's office prior to submission to the Council for review. Once the draft is in final form, iC would be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation, and then the Council for adoption. The City Attorney reported that the League of MN Cities is also working on this issue, and suggested that the attorneys at the League may be working on a model for cities to use. The City Attorney did not anticipate the need for his office to spend a lot of time drafting an ordinance if the League's legal staff is already doing so. Blesener noted that the City has a moratorium in place on freeway signs allowing the time needed to work to resolve any issues that might exist with the City's Sign Ordinance. The City Planner did not anticipate that the amendments necessary to Little Canada's ordinance would be very extensive. The City Administrator suggested that he contact the League's staff to determine where they are in drafting a model ordinance. He will then inform the City Attorney and City Planner of the status of this issue at the League. FEASIBILITY The Council reviewed feasibility reports for 2006 Improvements as REPORTS submitted by the City Engineer. The Administrator noted thaC staff is AND CALL recommending that improvement hearings be held on January 10, 2006 TOR for the 2006 Improvements so that any projects that might be ordered can IMPROVEMENT get out for bid early to Cry to obtain the most favorable pricing possible. HEARINGS Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-12-289 -ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORTS AS S UBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER, AND CALLING FOR IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING 20061MPROVEMENT PROJECTS ON JANUARY I0, 2006 AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY STAFF: SEXTANT AVENUE MORRISON STREET AND ROSE PLACE SAVAGE LANE 12