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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL. MARCH 23, 2005 roads are designated as on street paths. therefore. used by both pedestrians and driver. Allan stated that she did not tees it was necessary to post both sides oF a street as no parking. Montour agreed, but Felt that in order to give proper consideration to residents along both sides of the street their input should be sought. :BANNERS The Council reviewed the proposed amendment to the temporary sign ordinance relating to banners as was discussed at its last meeting. LaValle indicated concern For banners that are being utilized by local bar owners to promoting their sponsorship of ball teams. I -Te felt these banners wwould need to be up Ionizer than the 30 day period provided in the proposed ordinance. Biesener noted that some of the bars sponsor teams all year round. LaValie stated that he Felt some businesses were using banners as a means to have additional signage year round. -le indicated that by classifying banners as temporary signs, his intent was not to hurt business or curtail promotions, but provide Pc r some control Montour noted that since banners were allowed as permitted signs, there are so many banners up in the City that a person no longer even sees them. Montour indicated that he, too, was concerned about the year round usage or banners as additional signage For a business and did not think they should be used for this purpose. Allan noted the [Market Square Town Offices and the impact that the use oibanners by individual tenants would have on this building. Biesener and :Allan Pelt that banners should be a temporary sign. Montour vvas concerned about the City resources that would be used in enforcing this Change. The City Administrator Felt the initial enforcement etifort would be great. but alter that point, entoicement should be manageable. The Council discussed hove the ordinance could be worded to allow liquor establishments to use banners to ;tdccr;isement for [Cann sponsorship in a reasonable manner. LaA :llle suggested thin Ile Put some ideas together and vPod; with the City .Administrator on this wording. lr. Lav'tale unlit. iced the Hilo vving resolution atiti moved its actoption: