HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7060RESOLUTION 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.
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4. The sign shall not flash, strobe or mimic traffic control lights. Live video feeds or
video clips shall not be displayed on the sign.
5. The owner agrees to remove or modify any content deemed a violation of City
Code.
6. A Building Permit is required for the sign replacement.
7. The size of the sign face shall not increase beyond the presently existing sign
area.
8. The Owner agrees that the sign will be brought into compliance with any
changes made to the City's Sign Code resulting from the adopted moratorium on
electronic signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View that it authorizes approval of a building permit for a new electronic, changing
message sign for the Mermaid at 2200 County Road 10.
Adopted this 9t"day of April 2007.
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R b Marty, Mayor
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Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)