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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 21, 2009 2 REGULAR AGENDA: Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County Senator Kathy Saltzman and Washington County Commissioner Gary Kriesel spoke on behalf of the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County. The purpose of the Yellow Ribbon Network is to connect local military family members with residents and a wide array of organizations that can provide assistance and support in various forms to members of active-duty military facilities. The Network encouraged cities to adopt resolutions of support for the Network. MOTION: Council Member DeLapp moved to adopt Resolution No. 2009-033, supporting the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Purchase of projector and screen for the Council Chamber Carol Kriegler, Project Assistant, reported the City Council is being asked to authorize 1) the purchase of a projector and screen and any incidental materials and supplies related to the installation of the equipment by the Ramsey Washington Cable Commission technical staff and 2) the contracting of electrical services related to the installation of the equipment. A ceiling-suspended projector and screen are classified as production-related equipment and will be eligible for reimbursement. The cost of the projector and screen is approximately $4,900. The installation of this equipment would require some electrical wiring at an estimated cost of $1,400, which is not grant-eligible. Council Member DeLapp thought $1,400 was too much money to spend on such a project and objected to the proposed placement of the new screen. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved to authorize the purchase of grant-eligible, production-related projector and electric screen from Alpha Video, and necessary installation-related materials, supplies and equipment as deemed necessary by the RWCC technical staff at a total cost not to exceed $5,000 and authorize the contracting of non-grant eligible electrical not to exceed $1,400. Mayor Johnston seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1 (Council Member DeLapp voting against.) Sign Code Ordinance – An ordinance repealing existing sign code regulations and adopting new regulations to govern signs in all zoning districts Ben Gozola, Consulting Planner, reported the City Council is being asked to take action on a proposed ordinance to repeal all existing sign code regulations in favor of a new set of revised sign controls. All changes required by the Council at the June 9, 2009 work session meeting have been incorporated into this final draft.