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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE : February 13, 2008
TIME STARTED : 6:34 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:40 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Perry Laden, Robert Nelson, Brian Pogalz (Vice
Chair), Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair), Rob
Rafferty
MEMBERS ABSENT : Michael Hyden
STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengtson, Jeff Smyser
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning a nd Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:34
p.m. on February 13, 2008.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 9, 2008
Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to approve th e January 9, 2008 Minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 5 - 0.
IV. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Op en Mike at 6:35 p.m.
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:36 p.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 5 - 0.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARING for an amendment to Sign Ordinance text to prohibit
and/or otherwise address dynamic, changing-image signage
APPROVED MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Board
February 13, 2008
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APPROVED MINUTES
Jeff Smyser, City Planner, presented the staff report.
Mr. Smyser explained that new billboards are no longer allowe d in the city, however they
need to consider that existi ng billboards could be converted to dynamic display signs. He
clarified that the proposed or dinance will only prohibit dynamic signs that are 20 square
feet or larger. He added that dynamic displa y signs have proven to be distracting to
drivers and they conflict with the aesthetics of the city.
Upon discussion, Board Members identified a numb er of issues for staff to consult with
the city attorney about and bring back to next month’s meeting. The board’s suggestions
for consideration included addressing advertis ing flags for businesses, addressing the rate
of change for dynamic display signs that ar e smaller than 20 sq. ft., and addressing the
use of dynamic display signs on a temporary basis.
Board Members concluded that they unders tand the reasons for prohibiting dynamic
display signs, especially for safety purposes.
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to table the Public Hearing to the March meeting.
Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5 - 0.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Comp Plan Update
Mr. Smyser updated the board on the progr ess of the Comprehensive Plan update
process. Mr. Smyser stated that a joint meeting of the City Council, all city boards,
the Economic Development Advisory Committ ee and the Comp Plan Advisory Panel
has been set for February 20. This meeti ng will give staff a chance to discuss the
progress of the Comp Plan update.
B. Growth Update – 2007 Permits
Mr. Smyser updated the board on the stat us of growth that occurred in 2007.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to adjourn th e meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion was
supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Bugge
Community Development Assistant