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Mounds View Planning Commission October 20, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 11 Community Development Director Jopke indicated the Commission has directed staff to research the history of existing billboards within the community. He advised there were two billboards within the City. One of the billboards is located along Highway 10, on the Midland Videen property, and information provided by Terry Moses indicates that the property owner sold a permanent sign easement to the advertising company. He explained that this billboard is not subject to a lease, and the advertising company has the right to maintain the billboard in this location indefinitely. He stated the advertising company leased the billboard space in the late 1970's, and purchased the permanent sign easement in 1994. He explained that in order to remove that billboard, the easement would have to be purchased from the advertising company. Community Development Director Jopke indicated the other billboard in the City is located at the Rent-All facility on County Road H and Highway 10. He stated he has reviewed a copy of the lease that was entered into in 1984, when the property was appraised for the expansion of the Mermaid Project. He explained that this is a 10-year lease, which will remain in effect until 2004, however, the property is being purchased by the Mermaid Project, and the owners have indicated that the billboard will not be utilized. Chair Peterson inquired how the placement of the billboard located across from City Hall fits in relation to various proposals that have come forward for this site. Community Development Director Jopke stated this billboard has been"grandfathered" in, and from • what he has seen on preliminary site plans, the billboard will not conflict with, or restrict the construction plans of the current development proposal. He pointed out however, it will be clearly visible to any business that is developed on this site. Community Development Director Jopke commented that Told Development Company has approached the Council regarding this particular site, and is still interested in constructing a Walgreen's drugstore at this location. He noted there is an alternate proposal, which would not involve the remnant parcel owned by the City, and would only require the vacation of the old Edgewood Drive right-of-way. He commented that they would prefer to move forward with the original proposal, however, they have determined that the development can proceed with the minimum of the vacation of the easement. Community Development Director Jopke stated the City Council has requested the Parks and Recreation Commission review this proposal, as it also involves the possible dedication of wetland area to the City. He explained that the Council has requested the Parks and Recreation Commission provide their opinion regarding whether or not the City wants this land, and what potential may exist. He indicated that this matter would be addressed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at their next meeting on October 27, which will commence at 6:30 p.m., and will be considered early in the agenda. He encouraged the Commissioners to attend the discussion, adding that the Commission's Comprehensive Plan study session was scheduled for later that evening. Community Development Director Jopke provided the Commission with the written text of the • Comprehensive Plan draft, and explained that some of the maps and tables were not yet included.