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Mounds View City Council October 8, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 10 Director Ericson indicated that the Planning Commission had indicated that the current billboard is ugly and, since the billboard will be there forever through the easement in perpetuity, it would be nice to have a sign with an improved appearance. Director Ericson indicated the Planning Commission had voted unanimously for approval of the expansion of the billboard. City Attorney Riggs noted Clear Channel Outdoor has an easement not a lease. Director Ericson explained that Clear Channel Outdoor currently has an easement fora 40 x 40 section of the property and, in order to expand, would need a 55 x 55 piece of property. He then noted that Clear Channel Outdoor had submitted an offer of $100,000. He further indicated that Staff did not feel that an offer that did not provide for a yearly payment was adequate and countered with an up front payment of $50,000 and a payment of $7,000 per year forever. Director Ericson indicated that the Resolution of approval to allow for the expansion of the billboard contained the following conditions. The utilities must be placed underground; a City Wetland Alteration Permit must be obtained; a Rice Creek Watershed District Permit, if required, must be obtained; a materials board must be submitted to the City; all legal fees and other fees associated with the easement must be paid by Clear Channel Outdoor; the City Forester needs to review the landscape plan; and, an executed Purchase Agreement must be signed by both Clear Channel Outdoor and the City. Director Ericson indicated that Mr. McCarver from Clear Channel Outdoor was present at the meeting to answer any questions of Council. Council Member Marty asked if the City presently gets any revenue from the billboard. Director Ericson indicated the City does not receive revenue from the billboard. Council Member Marty asked whether Clear Channel Outdoor would be willing to improve the billboard without being allowed to expand the size. Director Ericson indicated he did not believe Clear Channel Outdoor would be willing to improve the billboard without the expansion. Council Member Marty noted the billboard, as presented, is much nicer than what is currently there but noted it was different from the proposed billboards at the golf course. He then suggested having Clear Channel Outdoor obtain the drawings from Eller Media for the golf course billboards for comparison. Mayor Sonterre clarified that Eller Media and Clear Channel Outdoor are the same company. •