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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 18 Chairperson Peterson indicated that Eller Media’s proposal indicates “Eller Media Company will prohibit the display of any advertising for political candidates, advertising promoting any editorial position, or advocating any changes in public policies or regulations, and the advertisement of any product or service whose purchase or use is restricted by the age of the purchase or user, with the sole exception of the advertisement of the Minnesota State Lottery, or an Indian operated casino. We have found this restriction eliminates almost all the potential sources of controversy arising from our advertising copy.” He stated that in his personal opinion, one of the more offensive of these types of advertising copy is that promoting gambling, which is specifically endorsed in this proposal. Commissioner Kaden agreed, adding that he found gambling to be just as offensive as cigarettes and alcohol, and if one is allowed, why not the other. Chairperson Peterson stated the lease agreement would allow the City to control the content of the signs that are located on City property. He stated he would assume that Sysco could also have that control, if they so desired. Commissioner Stevenson stated this would not need to be included in the resolution, however, the Planning Commission could forward their views to the City Council in a recommendation, requesting they incorporate more stringent controls in their lease agreement in terms of what type of content is permitted. Commissioner Stevenson stated he thought they should do this, because the matter is out of their hands once it is forwarded to the Council. Commissioner Miller agreed. She explained that at this time, they were actually making a recommendation as to whether or not this proposal meets with the Code, and she was not certain as far as the Code is concerned, if there was anything that would cause them to deny this request. Commissioner Laube stated the Commission should send this back with a recommendation that further work be done with regard to the Sysco consideration, because if it is not there could be a potential for variances and other problems. He indicated that before they make their decision, they should request the City Council and the Golf Course Committee attempt to determine if anything can be done about the sixth sign, and if they can work with Sysco, simply because they are a good partner with the City. He added it would be wise on behalf of the Planning Commission to send this back with this recommendation, prior to making any decision. Commissioner Miller inquired if they could forward this as a separate item, and not act upon this particular resolution. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was up to the discretion of the Planning Commission.