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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 10 . charged to Medtronic once a permit is filed to install utilities. Mayor Marty stated he was just worried if the charges came in high, it would impact the amount of money that was going to the Streets Fund. Director of Public Works Lee stated it is separate and charges are established annually by the City Council as part of the fee structure. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 769, an ordinance Amending and Revising Chapter 1008 of the Municipal Code Relating to Signs and Billboards. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Municipal Code relating to signs and billboards needs to be amended to bring the City Code into compliance with the agreement of the City and Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. relating to the relocation of billboards from the golf course property to elsewhere in the community. Director Ericson noted the City Attorney was asked to look at some of the issues relating to the First Amendment relating to free speech, as there were a few court cases relating to sign codes in the metropolitan area that resulted in some proposed changes from the City's attorney office. • Director Ericson reviewed the proposed amendments to the Sign Code. Director Ericson explained that Clear Channel has requested that the ordinance be drafted to remove the interim use permit revisions relating to billboards. Director Ericson noted that a representative from a Clear Channel Outdoor is present for questions. Director Ericson stated Staff recommends adoption of the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 769. He noted the second reading is scheduled for March 27, 2006. Director Ericson stated proposed signs could be located anywhere on Interstate 35W, anywhere on Highway 10, Old Highway 8 (South of County Road H), County Road 10 (South of Wooddale), County Road 10 (North of Silver Lake Road). He noted it also has to be consistent with B2, B3, and I1 PUD zoning; in effect, there are little pockets where signs could be located if it meets other setbacks from residential areas and other requirements of the Sign Code. Director Ericson states the changes make the Code consistent with the agreement that the City executed with Clear Channel and addresses free speech issues, and the changes also make the Sign Code more defensible to withstand any challenges. Director Ericson offered to answer questions. Councilmember Flaherty asked for confirmation that of the six original signs, two are maintained on the Medtronic property, one is on the SYSCO Outlot A, and three need to be relocated. Director Ericson stated this is correct.