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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 19 City Attorney Long advised that if a 15-year restriction is to be included, there should be a basis for this as relates to the future. He explained that justification for this policy would be that the City is considering potential development issues in this area, and therefore, does not desire to allow this use for an indefinite period. He pointed out that that is the reason the Legislature allows cities to utilize interim use provisions. Community Development Director Jopke inquired if a permit application is made in 2010, would the permit be valid for 15 years from that date, or 15 years from the date of adoption of the ordinance. City Attorney Long explained that the language "15 years from the date of issuance of the permit," defines the maximum duration of the permit. He explained that through the conditional use permit process, the City would have the ability to deny the permit, and indicate that they are attempting to eliminate the billboards by a specific date. Mayor Coughlin requested City Attorney Long provide an overview of the suggested language for clarification. City Attorney Long stated that in the caption of the ordinance, the words "as an interim use" would be added after the word "billboards." He stated in Subdivision 10. Billboards, which indicates "unless it complies with the following," the words "interim use requirements" would be added. He stated that Subdivision 10 a,. second sentence, would indicate :Any conditional use permit issued for an interim use billboard shall automatically expire 15 years after the date of issuance, or when the lease agreement for the billboard expires, whichever date is earlier." He stated Community Development Director Jopke's earlier concern would be addressed in Subdivision 10 b, LOCATION, 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 ro ert nwnPr " City Attorney Long suggested that if the Council desired to specify a date, the language could be further amended to indicate "..shall automatically expire no later than January 1, 2015, or when the lease agreement for the billboard expires, whichever date is earlier."." Council Member Stigney inquired if the date of expiration should be 2014. City Attorney Long stated the year 2015 would be cleaner. Mayor Coughlin agreed, adding that the bonds would be paid off in 2014. Mayor Coughlin inquired if the Motioner and Seconder would agree to the proposed language amendment. Council Members Thomason and Marty agreed. Council Member Stigney stated as a Iong term resident of Mounds View, he opposes billboards. He commented he believed they were doing well in eliminating the billboard located on the Rent All facility on Highway 10, and the City was attempting to eliminate the billboard located across • the street from City Hall. He stated he was certainly opposed to allowing 10 to 15 more billboards into the Crty. He stated the Planning Commission had voted unanimously to