02/28/1972 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

186 2/28/72 Applications had been received for renewal of the following sign permits: A,B, C, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14, all freeway signs along 35E, from Naegele and Meyers. Mr. Locher noted that all of these signs will have to come down under the new law if they are not in commercial or industrial areas; however, State officials are on the fence on this, they feel we should not issue permits, but we can as the State has not yet bought the signs. It is possible that the State may accept our sign ordinance. They are in the process of making the regulations, and when these are out they would like to have a meeting with a delegation from the Village to see what can be worked out; they like to keep the local regula- tions when possible. Mr. Locher had called Mr. Bratland of Brede, Inc. concerning a sign for which they have a permit but which they have not yet constructed; there is a contract out to build the sign. If the sign is put up, the State must buy it. Mr. Lo- cher recommended that until we get further understanding from the State that we go ahead and give permits. He noted that our ordinance is more restrictive than the States which allows signs 450 -500 feet apart. Their planners object to spot zoning, but the State will allow this in areas which will be used for commercial or industrial purposes. Mr. Marier brought out the fact that the State has intentions of allocating money for taking down the signs not on commercial lands; this will be another tax basis for state residents. It was noted that we are getting into the sign business with so many in the village. Mr. Marier moved to delay the issuing of the sign permit renewals until we get answers from the State as to how our ordinance applies. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk inquired whether she should continue to send out the expiration no- tices and accept money for the renewals; she was told yes, that the delay would probably be only 2 weeks or so. Mr. Jaworski asked what status would be given to those signs which have expired and have no permit. Mr. Locher not that ! °,.* :.ti:, ui , o ,.n,on asked if the owners have to take the signs down; Mr. Locher stated no, that the State has to buy them. The Clerk will make copies of the newspaper article on the subject. Mr. Cardinal reported that there had been a Park Board meeting, but he had not yet received the minutes. They had wondered if the Engineer could make a little survey for a baseball diamond out here. Mr. Jaworski stated that he had done this before, and that the estimated cost for more than 1 diamond would be $2500 for the grading alone. The cost would be much less if we only put one in, out towards Main Street. Mr. Cardinal reported that he had been contacted by a Mrs. Sandy Wahlquist of Blaine who would like to use the softball diamonds for a tournament on some Saturday and Sunday in June, depending on our requirements. Mr. Jaworski noted that the Sunrise Park diamonds had been used for tournaments before. Mr. Car- dinal stated that she had inquired about using the building for concessions in order to make money to pay for the permits and trophies. They would also like to serve beer. Mr. Locher stated that they would need bonds and insurance; the Clerk will send particulars. Mr. Cardinal asked who the Ford tractor belonged to; Mr. Jaworski didn't feel it should belong to the Roads Dept. Mr. Cardinal noted that it was not working and that we should think about getting another tractor, probably with a snow- blower. There was discussion with Mrs. Gould wondering why we seem to need so much equipment all of a sudden. Mr. Jaworski noted that it has been a policy to make do with what we have, but things only last so long - this is a 1948 model. It was felt we should fix the oil pump and hydraulic system now to make it last until spring. Mr. Jaworski had no report.