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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2024 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-13 7 — APPRO VING THE 2025 SALARY WAGE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer thanked the Finance Director and all department heads for their work in creating the budget. ORDINANCE 901, AMENDING ZONING CODE CHAPTER 916 SIGNS The Community Development Director provided background information and the request. He provided information on the current ordinance including updates that could be made to make it more concise and consistent as well as improving readability and navigability. He provided an overview of the proposed changes and updates. He provided more specific information on the proposed changes to billboards. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Matthew Weiland, Clear Channel, asked for the support of the Council in these amendments which would allow the company to update and modernize their existing billboards. He provided information on the history of billboards noting that the digital/dynamic billboards allow more opportunity and availability for local businesses to advertise as well. He stated that public/community messaging is also allowed with communities they partner with. He stated that the first dynamic billboard was added in 2006, and they have safely operated and added many more in the metro since that time. He stated that the billboard display is also monitored and can be shut off remotely if there were an issue identified. Gutierrez asked if the city has any input on the advertising that occurs on the signs, explaining that she would not want the city logo to be on the post if the advertising were not aligned with the community. Mr. Weiland stated that they would be open to restrictions if they were to partner with the City on a sign on City property, but on private property they would not have such restrictions. He stated that Clear Channel does have its own advertising guidelines and buffers on adult use items when in proximity to a school or daycare. The Community Development Director commented that legally the city cannot regulate content of a sign. He stated that they could remove the City logo from the sign if that were an issue. D. Miller asked if the city messaging is limited as to the number of meetings or events that could be advertised. Mr. Weiland commented that there is a limit of hours per month and therefore the messages are rotated in based on the needs. The City Administrator noted the mention of City insignia and asked if there is a preference for the logo or the name of the city on the sign pedestal. The 91