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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg287October 12, 1976 Councilmember Shelquist questioned what were the specific requirements? Adminis- trator Achen stated the requirements were that Lot Two be brought into compliance with City codes, a street easement be provided on Lot One and removal of a shed. Page 3. Councilmember Shelquist stated the Council turned down another plat because_.there were no signatures or notarization. Administrator Achen stated that this is solely for the benefit of the developer. Mayor Pickar stated that the Council has given conditional approval before. MSP ( Baumgartner- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. Y-6.1.-approving Bronson Oaks final plat on the condition that it meets all requirements established by the Council 4 ayes in its approval of the preliminary plat on September 13, 1976. 1 nay ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN REGULATIONS Administrator Achen stated that at the time of the primary election he received complaints from some candidates objecting to their opponents signs. The present ordinance is vague on how election signs should be handled and what the require- ments are. He reviewed ordinances from other communities and combined ours with New Brightons'. Administrator Achen then reviewed the proposed sign ordinance. there may be a problem with enforcement now in the middle of the election. Council dicussed the effective date of the ordinance. MS ( Hodges - Shelquist) to adopt Ordinance No. 254. Councilmember Shelquist asked what is the use of adapting this and then not endorcing it until after the election? Administrator Achen stated that the ordinance is not enforceable until after its publication. Candidates have done a lot of work in putting up signs. The Council must decide if they want to enforce tFe ordinance on subsequent signs or on all signs. Richard Paradise, 5091 Eastwood Road, stated that the proposed ordinance would give the candidate more latitude than the present ordinance. Is it one or two signs when a sign repeats the same thing on one post? Administrator Achen stated that he did not see any objection to repeating the name so long as it meets the overall dimension requirements. Mr. Paradise asked if signs are allowed on the boulevard? Administrator Achen stated they are not allowed on the boulevard now, but that the City only enforces it when there is a traffic problem or obstruction of an intersection. Since this is a sensitive area, Administrator Achen would like some guidelines from the Council. Bruce Madsen, 5463 Adams Street, stated he is the campaign sign manager for the reelection of Mayor Pickar, and in one area there is a sign nailed to a tree. Doesn't the candidate need permission from the property owner? Administrator Achen stated the City does not require that the candidate show the City they have permission from the private properly owner, so long as the sign conforms to the regulations. Mayor Pickar stated that anything changed by an ordinance now couldn't really be enforce in this election, but this is the time to make achange, while it is fresh in our minds. Jerry Blanchard, 8005 Groveland Road, asked if violation of this ordinance would be a misdemeanor or police action? Administrator Achen stated that the inspection staff would issue tags. Mr. Blanchard stated that there may be a need for an ordinance, but making this change during on election sounds like a political move. There were 150 signs and stakes of his stolen from private property last night and he had replaced them this morning.