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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 2024 Community Development Director stated that he interpreted insignia broadly, explaining that the city could then determine what they would want that to look like. Mayor Fischer commented that he would like to see the city name and logo. There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by D. Miller, seconded by T. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. D. Miller thanked staff for a great presentation. He stated that the picture examples help to provide more clarification as well. Kwapick asked if there is any change from the current practice related to wall signs and pylon signs. The Community Development Director replied that the current practice would not change and if anything, this would provide more latitude for businesses. Kwapick asked if a business would go through a variance or conditional use permit process to request additional signage, using the example of a business that was allowed to have a second pylon sign. The Community Development Director confirmed that in that situation a business could follow that same process. He noted that additional flexibility was also built in administratively for corner properties. Kwapick asked if there is language that would address the brightness of an LED sign or white light that could shine onto adjacent residential properties. The Community Development Director replied that there is a footcandle limitation for signage and explained how that would be measured. He noted that an automatic dimmer is also required to be installed in the dynamic signs. Mr. Weiland stated that they generally discourage white backgrounds on billboard advertisements. He stated that there is also a dimmer that changes to match the outside lighting changes. Gutierrez ,asked about signs that pop .up on the right-of-way. The Community Development Director stated that those signs are prohibited. He noted that the signs can be removed as a nuisance. Mayor Fischer asked for and received clarification on the size and allowance of time for temporary signage. He commented that he would not find it appropriate for someone to have a sign in their yard every day of the year. Kwapick commented that he is unsure that it happens that often. He noted that sometimes after a home improvement project is completed, the homeowner allows the contractor to install a sign in their yard for 30 days. The Community Development Director commented that this language is carried over from the existing sign ordinance, with the exception that there currently is no limit on the number of signs whereas the new regulation would limit that number. D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-12-138 — ADOPTING ORDINANCE 901 TO REPEAL AND ADOPT CHAPTER 916. SIGNS, OF THE LITTLE CANADA ZONING CODE. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 0