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RESOLUTION 7060 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-PREMISES SIGN PERMIT FOR THE MERMAID ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 2200 COUNTY ROAD 10 WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a moratorium on February 12, 2007 restricting the erection of new electronic or changing message signs to provide the City with an opportunity to study and assess new technologies as it relates to public safety and visual blight; and, WHEREAS, the moratorium does not prohibit the maintenance, repair or replacement of existing electronic or changing message signs so long as the sign is maintained, repaired or replaced in the same manner and operation as before; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the Mermaid Entertainment and Convention Center (the "Mermaid") located at 2200 County Road 10 has requested permission to replace its electronic sign which was damaged in a storm in 2006; and, WHEREAS, the owner attempted to have the sign repaired and discovered that replacement parts were no longer being produced and, as a result, requested permission for the replacement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View that it finds that the requested sign permit for the replacement of the Mermaid's electronic changing message sign falls outside of the scope of the provisions of the adopted moratorium, so long as the following conditions are satisfied: 1. No off-site advertising shall be allowed on the proposed sign. Advertisements shall be limited to activities, services or products available ON-PREMISES. This restriction shall not apply for non-profit activity, community events or other civic- related notices. 2. The intensity of the light emanating from the sign shall not annoy, disturb, distract or otherwise pose a hazard to motorists, aircraft and/or pedestrians. Owner agrees to adjust intensity if requested by the City. 3. The owner acknowledges that the City has adopted a moratorium on new electronic message signs and affirms that the replacement sign's capabilities will remain unchanged as a result of its replacement.