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Mounds View City Council December 9, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 26 • Director Ericson indicated that Exhibit A may need to be revisited as it looks nice on paper but, in actuality, it may not fit out at the golf course and may need to come before Council for modifications. Council Member Thomas said she seems to find the little drawings presented on multiple billboard issues to be creative art exercise better suited to a high school classroom as they are not based in reality. She then said the end result should be what Council approves. Director Ericson indicated he understands the concerns and if there are any changes to what Council has adopted it would be brought before Council. He then indicated that with regard to design issues Clear Channel has not proven that they do not intend to comply. Council Member Thomas asked why the lease termination is going from 15 to 20 years. Director Ericson indicated that Clear Channel Outdoor put together a spread sheet of information indicating that, due to the excessive legal fees with this case, they need 20 years to recover costs. He then said that the City would remain compensated during the extra years with a continuing increase each year. Council Member Marty asked if Staff could indicate to Clear Channel that the Council is amenable to this but would like to see that once it is approved Council would like to see the costs . rather than giving a blank check for five years. Director Ericson said he understood the point but that information was presented to Council and he is not sure what purpose it would serve after the fact as the City needs to agree to something to satisfy their concerns and their issues with the lease not being able to satisfy the return and the amount of expenditures already expended at this time. Mayor Sonterre commented that the potential litigation costs could exceed the five years agreed upon. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Introduce the First Reading of Ordinance 708, an Ordinance Amending Section 1008 of the Mounds View Code Relating to Billboards. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 5896, a Resolution Approving a Step Increase for Aaron Backman MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Stigney. To Approve Resolution 5896, a Resolution Approving a • Step Increase for Aaron Backman. Assistant City Administrator Reed read Resolution 5896.