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COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1998 <br /> Acting Mayor Lyden stated that the zoning could be changed as early as the end of this <br /> year. Ms. Wyland indicated that there would be no changes in the zoning for quite some <br /> time. <br /> Chris McCarver, a representative from Universal, Inc., came forward to ask Council for <br /> approval, stating that they had complied with a number of requirements that were in <br /> addition to the established Ordinance. He also verified that they would remove the signs <br /> within 60 days upon notification from the City. <br /> Council Member Neal asked if the 60 day specification was in the contract. Ms. Wyland <br /> indicated that it was. <br /> Council Member Dahl asked when the permits would expire. Ms. Wyland stated that the <br /> permits would be good until the City made a change in the zoning or development. <br /> Council Member Neal asked how often the rent for the property is paid. Ms. Wyland <br /> explained that the issue of rent was determined by the property owner and the sign <br /> company, noting the signs could be there from one to 10 years. Mr. McCarver stated that <br /> leases are renewed annually. <br /> Council Member Bergeson asked how long is the contract. Mr. McCarver stated that <br /> typically leases are for a 15 year period. <br /> Council Member Bergeson said that it was very likely that rezoning or development <br /> would occur in the fifteen year period, which would require removal of the signs. <br /> Mr. McCarver stated that Ms. Wyland had informed the company of that and they are <br /> completely prepared to remove the signs as soon as that does occur. <br /> Mr. Hawkins indicated there were no legal issues to address in regard to the removal of <br /> the signs before the fifteen year lease expired. <br /> Council Member Dahl asked how often the signs would be changed and what their <br /> maintenance policy was. Mr. McCarver explained that the signs were made out of vinyl, <br /> which is more durable than paper. He also stated that using vinyl added a safety benefit <br /> that paper did not. The signs could be changed anywhere from two months to a year, <br /> depending of the rength of the contract. <br /> Council Member Dahl emphasized the need to keep the signs neat and attractive. Ms. <br /> Wyland explained that a maintenance policy had been determined and was outlined in the <br /> contract with the City. <br /> 6 <br />