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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 29,1997 • Mayor Landers asked about the effect of delay on the proposed project timetable. Mr. Ahrens indicated that delay would pose a problem. Motion failed by majority vote. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 185 subject to the City Engineer locating the roadway in such a manner that it has the least possible impact on adjacent properties. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden asked who would determine how such action would effect property values. Mr. Ahrens suggested that homeowners can request appraisals. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the cost of such appraisals would be borne by the City. Council Member Lyden requested clarification that any devaluation or property damage would be specified by an appraiser. Mr. Ahrens explained that such effects would be noted in an appraisal report. Council Member Neal reiterated concern that consideration of this proposal was not properly prepared for on the part of Staff. Motion carried, with Council Members Lyden and Neal voting no. Resolution No. 97 - 185 can be found at the end of these minutes. SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 38 - 97, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LINO LAKES SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 12 - 97, SECTION IV L.b., ESTABLISHING SIGN REGULATIONS OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS, BILL HAWKINS In City Attorney Hawkins' absence, Mayor Landers presented Ordinance No. 38 - 97, as amended, to Council for second reading. Mayor Landers indicated that changes agreed upon at the first reading of this ordinance had been incorporated, with two exceptions: (1) three-day notification prior to removal of any campaign sign, and (2) designation of an enforcement authority. Council Member Lyden asked why changes to Ordinance No. 12 - 97 were requested. Ms. Anderson explained that initially enforcement issues brought about the need to change the Ordinance. Council Member Lyden requested clarification as to primary concerns. Ms. Anderson stated that complaints included unsightliness and improper placement of campaign signs. Council Member Lyden asked if size was an issue. Council Member Kuether indicated that she had personally received calls from citizens regarding inappropriate size. Ms. Anderson indicated that communications to her in this regard had come from other candidates. Council Member Lyden suggested that size was not at issue. Council Member Kuether opined that the size of certain signs violated the terms of the current ordinance. Mayor Landers suggested that any sign exceeding nine square feet in size required a permit. Council Member Kuether asked if the minimum size requiring a permit was 4 x 8. Ms. Anderson responded that she did not have that information.