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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 1989 Fahey felt that Mr. Wesch would be capable of finding other ways to market his business, and asked if this was his sole marketing method. Wesch replied that it was not his only marketing method, but £elt it was a creative method, wesch pointed out that the displays are high-quality and represent a $9,000 investment each. The City Planner pointed out that the location of Mr. Wesch's business is an office/warehouse area, and not a retail sales area. Therefore, if the structure is not a retail sales structure, it is a sign, and this type of sign is not in compliance with the City's sign ordinance. There was no one else from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Collova, seconded by Blesener, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-565 - DENYING THE APPLICATION OF SCOTT WESCH, WESCOT CONSTRUCTION, FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BUILDINGS FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAY PURPOSES AT 85 EAST COUNTY ROAD B, ON THE BASIS THAT THE PROPOSAL DOES NOT FIT WITHIN THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE OR THE BUSINESS/WAREHOUSE DISTRICT AND HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE A GROUND-LEVEL BILLBOARD, WHICH IS NOT ALLOWED BY CITY CODE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mr. Fahey. Ayes (5) Scalze, Fahey, Blesener, Collova, LaValle. Nays (O). Resolution declared adopted. FALSE ALARM Mr. Bob Widstrand, Bob's Cycle Supply, appeared before ORDINANCE the Council on the issue of false alarm fees as set forth by City Ordinance. Widstrand explained that he felt the fees were too high, and pointed out that false alarms can be caused by many things, such as the radio of a squad car driving by a building, someone jiggling a door, microwave signals, etc. Widstrand felt that Page 7