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NOTES ON THE SIGN CODE REVISION DISCUSSION <br /> FRIDAY, OCTOBER 06, 1995 <br /> Present: <br /> Ron Schmidt, AMOCO <br /> Marre Jo Sager, US Services Geological Survey <br /> Steven Schack, Rent-All MN <br /> Cindy Carlson, Western Bank <br /> Sandy Huebener, Budget Concepts <br /> Steve Briggs, Crouse Cartridge Company <br /> Mrs. &Mrs. Morin, Concepts in Upholestry <br /> Hany Atchan, EDU-K TOYS <br /> Stan Murzyn Jr., Murzyn Liquor <br /> Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator <br /> Paul Harrington, Community Development Coordinator <br /> Joyce Pruitt, Planning Associate <br /> 1111 <br /> On October 06, 1995, the City of Mounds View invited community businesses to <br /> attend a luncheon meeting in order to provide direction for future sign code revisions. <br /> Revising the sign ordinance is an attempt to reevaluate regulations in an effort to <br /> assist the business community, as well as maintain community aesthetics. The City <br /> of Mounds View would like to thank each of you who were able to attend the <br /> October 6, 1995 meeting. In addition, the suggested desired changes for future sign <br /> code revision provides the City with the issues facing the business community. <br /> From the meeting, areas discussed included the following: <br /> • Outline the overall reasons for a sign ordinance. Create consistency within the <br /> ordinance. <br /> • Allow for a different set of standards/restrictions for stand alone business verses <br /> the strip centers. <br /> • Exempt employment signs for businesses from temporary sign permit <br /> requirements. Size limitations could apply. <br /> • Consider exceptions for Highway 10 businesses. <br /> • Review the requirements for the use of flags. <br /> • • Consider whether window painting advertisements should be regulated through <br /> the sign code. <br />