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Mounds View City Council April 24, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 15 Mr. Sczcepanski stated other businesses will want a billboard on their property. He wondered how much money the billboard would net per year. He wondered how many lawyers would be trying to fight for billboards on other properties at $300,000 for 30 years. He urged the Council to say no billboards on the entire corridor. Mayor Marty noted that the City could set a precedent for other businesses on County Highway 10 to say that the City is giving preferential treatment to a specific business. Mr. McCarver stated this is a “Cap and Replace” ordinance, which is in exchange to limit the cap. He indicated this ordinance is used throughout the United States. He stated there is plenty of case history and precedents that indicate it is perfectly fine to do this. He stated that all along through the agreement, the intent of Clear Channel was to gain no more than what it has. Mr. McCarver noted that he previously indicated that Clear Channel had three locations including the Sysco site, one on I-35W and one on Mr. Hall’s property. He stated that Clear Channel has still not found a workable fourth solution. He commented that during negotiations, Old Highway 8 and County Road J do not work. He stated Clear Channel has been forthcoming on where things can work and where they cannot. He stated if billboards have to be on County Road 10, that the closer to I-35W, the better it would be for all parties. He stated most of County Road 10 was thrown into mix, but it is not the ideal location. He noted that Clear Channel may not be able to find a fourth workable solution. Mr. McCarver stated he can supply a design rendering. He mentioned the three sites are happy to use the construction standards and the standards could be added to the Ordinance. He noted that it is the same framework as originally talked about with the only difference being the color of the stone. He stated the renderings and construction standards could be attached to the permit application. Mr. McCarver stressed that Clear Channel is doing everything to fulfill its end of the agreement, and he appreciates the comments about the spirited agreement and he feels that both sides have worked fairly. City Attorney Riggs stated that construction standards were based on the original proposal that the City received, and were included in lease language. He suggested adopting additional language to the Ordinance to make sure that is covered. Mayor Marty stated this is another reason to postpone action to the first Council meeting in May to get that language added, regardless where the billboards going. He noted this may delay the issue for two weeks. He added he would like to find out residents’ comments from the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday. Mr. Hall pointed out the residents need to be informed about and understand the ramifications for the decision.