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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 • CONSIDERATION OF THE CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AGREEMENT • Mr. Tesch explained that the City of Lino Lakes and the Centennial School District entered into their first site agreement for shared facilities in 1992. The subject agreement is the second of its kind, the first being with the Centennial Elementary School. Through this arrangement the District builds facilities on its property and the City maintains them. The facilities proposed in connection with the subject agreement are three softball fields, four athletic fields, one baseball field, eight tennis courts, and a gymnasium. The obvious advantage to this arrangement is that the City is able to use these facilities on a priority basis without the capital expense, allowing for expanded recreational opportunities to the community. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the Centennial Middle School Site Agreement, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BILL HAWKINS Consideration of a Draft Sign Ordinance Amendment, No. 38 - 97 - Mr. Hawkins explained that pursuant to Council direction a draft ordinance with respect to treatment of campaign signs is presented for consideration. The draft sign ordinance is based upon comments made in a previous meeting by Mr. DeMotts, as well as on the suggestion by Council Member Neal that signs be posted no sooner than two (2) weeks before election and the following suggestions by Council Member Bergeson: 1. Signs are limited in size to 24 inches by 48 inches or less 2. Only two (2) signs per candidate per residential lot are allowed 3. In rural and non-residential zones, signs are limited to one sign per candidate every 100 feet 4. No signs are allowed until 18 days prior to election 5. All signs must be retrieved within five (5) days following the election Council Member Bergeson stated that one candidate had expressed concern that the proposed posting of signs for not more than 18 days prior to election does not allow enough time. Mayor Landers indicated that the suggested change is from 18 days to 30 days. Council Member Kuether indicated that 18 days is sufficient. Mayor Landers pointed out that review of the current sign ordinance violation allows for 10 days to correct such a violation. He suggested that the "10 days" be reduced significantly, so long as it would include a weekend. Council Member Kuether recommended that the Police Department not be issued the • responsibility of enforcing this ordinance through responding to complaints.