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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1990 Mr. John Bodger, representing Adams Outdoor Sign Company explained that his company is addressing the wetlands issue and a permit request has been given to the DNR. Mr. Bodger noted that there have been several billboards placed in other wetland areas adjacent to the freeway. He also noted that at this time, he can do nothing else with the property since utilities are not available. Mr. Bodger asked the Council to consider issuing a temporary three (3) year CUP. He noted that this City is telling him that there probably not be any development .at this intersection for the next five (5) to -ten (10) years and this sign will help pay the property taxes. Bob Grazinger, Adams Outdoor Sign Company said he wished to echo Mr. Bodger's comments. He noted that the owner of this property is almost faced with "invert" condemnation since there is no other practical use for the property. Mr. Grazinger also said he wanted to be a good neighbor and did not intend to intimidate anyone including the Council. Mr. Miller explained that although there are some billboards in wetlands to the south of this intersection, the DNR is now more defensive of wetlands than in the past. A permit is needed. Council Member Reinert asked why Adams Outdoor Sign Company is asking for a temporary three (3) year permit. Mr. Bodger said the Council could stipulate any time period or simply state that when development begins, the billboard will be removed. He also said that approval of the CUP is needed before the DNR will accept a permit request. Council Member Kuether asked about the lights on the proposed billboard. Mr. Bodger said the lights would be directed toward the sign and should not interfere with traffic. Council Member Bohjanen asked Mr. Hawkins if there- would be a problem removing the sign if the Council approved the sign for a specified period of time. Mr. Hawkins said that the CUP would have to specify how the sign would be removed in the event that Adams Outdoor Sign Company does not remove it as specified in the CUP. Council Member Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 7:58 P.M. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether asked why this billboard which is the same size as the one at I35W and Highway 49 is such a concern. Mr. Miller said it was because the proposed location of the billboard is so important to the future of Lino Lakes. Council Member Reinert moved to approve the recommendation of the Design Review Board and deny the CUP to keep the area PAGE 5 059