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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 1, 2012 APPROVED 46 47 A council member asked petitioner Adam Johnson to explain his connection with First 48 Flight Finishers. Mr. Johnson said that it is a hunting organization that he owns; he 49 doesn't do much guide services any longer because he has another job. The closest 50 location that the organization utilizes to Lino Lakes is Hugo. 51 52 City Attorney Langel suggested that the resolution before the Council represents one 53 approach. Mayor Reinert heard from some council members that they still have 54 questions about the cartway matter. He suggested that the matter may be postponed so 55 that council members can pose their questions to staff. Persons on both sides of the 56 matter will be allowed to speak at the council meeting. 57 58 3. Quarterly Newsletter—Mayor Reinert recalled that the council discussed this matter 59 briefly at the September 24 work session. Council Member Roeser has suggested that 60 the city consider use of a for-profit publication that may be looking for articles, That 61 situation would potentially be free to the city. The mayor suggested that he doesn't favor 62 that approach because the city loses all control,however, he remains interested in the 63 possibility of allowing Lino Lakes' businesses to advertise in the city newsletter. Council 64 Member Roeser concurred in the concern of losing control but indicated that he remains 65 interested in mixing advertising with news. 66 67 Economic Development Coordinator Divine explained how the city's newsletter is 68 currently created, including the Parks and Recreation section. She is exploring how other 69 cities disseminate news and looking for good ideas that will still allow content control. 70 71 The mayor recommended that the discussion on this topic continue; he believes it could 72 be a win/win situation if advertising is included. Council Member Stoesz suggested that 73 the discussion include the possibility of offering an on-line only publication or at least a 74 way to allow residents to opt out if they prefer on-line. He also recommends looking at 75 adding advertising to the Parks and Recreation uniforms. The mayor directed staff to 76 keep looking at options and obtain cost information. 77 78 4. Temporary Sign Permits—Community Development Director Grochala noted that 79 the council briefly discussed this matter at the September 24 work session and called for 80 further discussion before anything would move on to the Planning&Zoning Board. 81 Council Member Roeser noted that part of the problem is the limitation of days per 82 quarter; in some situations,that doesn't work. The mayor recalled his suggestion that the 83 allowance be four times a year but not restricted quarterly; he is concerned that the 84 regulations be enforceable also. He suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning 85 &Zoning Board with a request to review current sign regulations and answer the question 86 "how is the current situation working?" Community Development Director Grochala 87 suggested that staff will also speak with the area Chamber of Commerce for their opinion 88 and/or suggestions. 89 2