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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION -3- June 2, 2008 APPROVED • 92 communicated to the council and public along with the reasoning. Residents that are impacted 93 by changes in planning should be kept informed (staff noted that their goal is to get the map into 94 every home in the city). 95 Three advisory panel members were present (Harvey Karth, Perry Laden, and Pat Huelman) and 96 expressed their confidence in the information being presented. They reported to the council that 97 it's been a good and thorough process. 98 3. Community Information Sign - Lions Club Donation - Public Service Director 99 DeGardner explained that the Lino Lakes Lions Club has offered to assist in funding a 100 community message board. Staff has evaluated seven possible locations as presented in his staff 101 report. The most significant obstacle is the city's regulations regarding signs that prohibit 102 placement of illuminated signs adjacent to residential property; a text amendment would 103 probably be required to allow a community sign but such an amendment could have other 104 repercussions. He has concerns about a placement of an electronic sign on any road with a 50 105 mph speed limit. 106 Lino Lion Richard Schumacher noted that the Lions have also identified the intersection of Lake 107 Drive and Town Center Drive (Option 3 in the report). Mr. DeGardner explained that there are 108 obstacles involved in that site also, possibly including the adjacent neighbor and a change in use 109 of the land. Aiii110 The council suggested that a text amendment that excludes commercial signs is a possibility. IP 111 There was discussion about the future of the Town Center district and the appropriateness of 112 having the sign near city hall once development is underway. 113 The mayor disclosed that he is a member of the Lino Lake Lions Club. 114 The council directed staff to continue to work with the Lions on the matter of placement of a 115 sign. Mr. Schumacher concurred that the Lions first choice would be Town Center Parkway and 116 Lake Drive and they are committed to speaking with the adjacent property owner(s) about the 117 idea. 118 Mr. Schumacher mentioned that at noon on June 14 (Flag Day), the Lions will be sponsoring a 119 special event with free food at the American Legion. 120 4. Preliminary Budget Guidance — Finance Director Rolek reported on plans for the 121 coming budget cycle. He noted the approval of levy limits by the state and that the city's budget 122 will have to be prepared within that new limitation. He is interested in council priorities and 123 parameters. Of course, one guideline will be the city's five-year plan but there are limitations 124 arising. 125 The mayor recalled that it's been a goal in past years to keep the tax rate flat and still provide the 126 same level of service. There has always been, in the past, increasing valuation and new growth. A127 What is the implication of that premise in the coming year's budget?