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Mounds View City Council December 13, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 20 recommend denial of this ordinance, finding billboards to be an inappropriate land use, and he supports this vote. He reiterated that he opposes this motion. Mayor Coughlin stated he did not believe this proposal involved 10 to 15 billboards, but rather the maximum number of billboards allowed would be less than ten. Community Development Director Jopke stated they were considering 5 or 6 billboards on City property, and potentially one or two billboards on other property. Mayor Coughlin stated the Planning Commission had not discussed the economic aspects of this consideration, and simply considered the land use issues. He indicated that the Commission ruled upon what was presented to them. Council Member Marty stated he wholeheartedly agreed with the Planning Commission, and the basis for their decisions. He pointed out that the Commission was doing a very good job, having considered this issue within their purview, and making their recommendation accordingly, however, it is the City Council's responsibility to consider the economics factors, and therefore, they are reluctantly proceeding upon those grounds. Council Member Stigney stated whether there are 8, 10 or 5 billboards, there would be too many in his opinion. He explained that the inappropriate land use finding is distinct, and the Planning Commission provided six reasons why billboards should not be allowed in the community, whether or not money is involved. He stated the City could permit billboards along Highway 10 or upon any City property, to bring in revenues, however, he did not believe the residents would support this. He reiterated he agreed with the recommendation of the Plamm~g Commission, and does not support this motion. Kendra Gross, 8133 Woodlawn Drive, inquired where the billboards were proposed to be located, and if they would be lighted. Mayor Coughlin stated the Council has pushed to insure the billboards are kept north of Highway 118, in the area of the golf course, and in the industrial and public facilities zoning districts of Mounds View. He indicated that lighting of the signs would be an option, if desired. Ms. Gross pointed out that on the other side of the highway, there is a visible glow from the Sysco Corporation. She inquired if the billboards would be additional things glowing in the dark. She stated she agreed with Council Member Stigney. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. E. Consideration of Resolution 5401, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Buffer Permit at 2551 Ridge Lane, requested by owner, Jamie Sharp. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant, Jamie Sharp has made an application for a Wetland Buffer Permit for 2551 Ridge Lane, which is his property, and is located at the northwest corner of Long Lake Road and Ridge Lane, south of Highway 10. He advised that the City requires any development occurring within 100 feet of a wetland to be issued a Wetland Buffer Permit. He stated the applicant has retained Arlig Environmental Inc. to conduct a delineation of this property and the adjacent wetland, and this delineation indicates there is no