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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JUNE 25, 2014 <br />Johansen indicated that the basis of many of the changes being requested <br />is the challenge they will have in coordinating the promotional schedules <br />of three businesses. He noted that the request for temporary signage is just <br />over double of what they currently have even though the number of <br />retailers is tripling. With regard to the pylon sign request, Johansen <br />reviewed the pylon sign design, noting that it has a different appearance <br />than the classic pylon that is seen in the Twin Cities. Johansen felt the <br />sign was very appealing in design and would actually have a smaller <br />appearance than the traditional pylon sign. <br />Keis questioned the amount of temporary signage being requested which <br />consisted of 200 square feet of signage with a utilization period of 120 <br />days. Johansen noted that this signage would be used to advertise tent <br />sales, as an example, and would be shared by the three entities. Keis <br />asked if these events would take place more in the summer months. <br />Johansen replied that that was correct. Blesener asked how much of the <br />parking lot space the tent took up. Johansen presented a diagram showing <br />the tent within the parking lot. Keis asked if there would be multiple sales <br />going on at one time. Johansen indicated that they were not sure at this <br />time, but indicated that if Dock 86 and Hom were each having an event, <br />they would be counted as separate events. <br />Blesener felt that the proposal was a good improvement to the property <br />and for Little Canada. He then asked about the banner usage. Johansen <br />indicated that the banners would be the typical ones that are used by cities <br />on their light poles. Most of the time the banners would be seasonal in <br />nature, but at times they may contain advertising. Johansen indicated that <br />the banner usage has not been finalized, and Hom felt that this was the <br />time to ask for this authority if the PUD is to be amended. Keis asked if <br />the banners would count against the total signage allowed. The City <br />Planner indicated that the banners would be treated as a separate class of <br />sign. He also noted that the property is zoned PUD, therefore, the City has <br />the ability to consider signage as part of the overall project. Montour <br />asked what the City would tell other business relative to banners if they <br />are approved for Hom. Blesener pointed out that these are not the typical <br />banners that span a building or parking lot, but rather banners on light <br />poles. Boss asked how often the banners would be changed. Johansen <br />indicated that Hom has only just started using light pole signs at its facility <br />in Rogers, so they are still in the testing phase. Keis asked about the use <br />of search lights. Johansen reported that they have used search lights, and <br />noted that they are not requesting additional days, just the ability to use <br />search lights during the week. He also noted that search lights are <br />typically used in fall and winter months. <br />7 <br />