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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 16 Community Development Director Jopke indicated there have been two changes, which were not included in the version that was given first reading approval on November 22, 1999, and there are based upon City Council input at the December 6, 1999 Work Session. Community Development Director Jopke stated an amendment was made to subdivision lOb to deal with the City Attorney's concern about restricting billboards to City-owned property, and indicates "The billboard must be located along and north of State Highway 10 (118)." He advised that the minimum spacing requirement of 1,500 feet has been decreased to 1000 feet, to maximize potential billboard sites on City-owned property, based upon the Work Session discussion regarding maximization of potential locations on the golf course. Community Development Director Jopke suggested an amendment to the location paragraph, second sentence, to indicate "The applicant must have an approved lease with the property owner." He explained that this would address concerns that billboards can not be limited to City owned property. Community Development Director Jopke stated staff recommends the Council conduct the public hearing on this matter, and approve or deny Ordinance No. 644. Community Development Director Jopke stated staff has received correspondence from Mrs. Krozak, a long term resident of the community, who was unable to attend the meeting, however, desired to forward her opinion that billboards should not be allowed in the community. There was no further public input. Mayor Coughlin closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 644, an Ordinance amending Chapter 1008 (Signs and Billboards) of the Mounds View Municipal Code Pertaining to Billboards; Planning Case SP- 071-99, As Amended To Contain Additional Language Proposed by the City Attorney to Amend the Caption of the Ordinance to Indicate "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1008 (Signs and Billboards) of the Mounds View Municipal Code Pertaining to Billboards as an Interim Use;" and Subdivision 10, Billboards to indicate "A permit shall not be issued for any new billboard unless it complies with the following interim use requirements:" and Subdivision 10, a. to indicate "...shall automatically expire no later than January 1, 2015, or when the lease agreement for the billboard expires, whichever date is earlier," and Subdivision 10, b to indicate "The billboard must be located along and north of State Highway 10 (118). The applicant must have an approved lease agreement with the Property Owner." Council Member Thomason stated that prior to the Work Session discussion, the matter of a sunset clause had come forward, in relation to when the TIF Districts expire, and she had concerns in this regard, however, this did not appear to be addressed in the Staff Report. Council Member Marty stated he had similar concerns, and requested City Attorney Long to advise regarding this matter. City Attorney Long stated there is some question regarding amending the ordinance to indicate a time restriction on the use of billboards. He explained there is authority in State Statutes for