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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> July 17, 2001 <br /> Page 12 <br /> 1 Resident Ron Hansen thanked the Planning Commission for having him back. Mr. Hansen stated that <br /> 2 he felt he was wasting his time here tonight, as he indicated that he learned at the City Council meeting <br /> 3 that the sign would be happening. He stated he suspected that this was a done deal at the last meeting, <br /> 4 and he was not happy. Mr. Hansen stated he was there tonight to ask the Planning Commission to say <br /> 5 no to this proposal, because it is something that they do not need. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Mr. Hansen asked, "What has been added to this proposal tonight, other than school district property, <br /> 8 and city-owned property ordinance that is included in recreational areas?" <br /> 9 The Commission requested that Mr. Hansen continue with his comments, and then they will respond. <br /> 10 Mr. Hansen identified the change in the ordinance to include the ability for the sign to flash. Chair <br /> 11 Melsha corrected Mr. Hansen by stating that the ordinance states that the sign cannot contain a flashing <br /> 12 sign. After reviewing the ordinance, and the letter from the City Attorney, they identified a conflict <br /> 13 between the two documents. Chair Melsha stated that they will adjust Ordinance 2001-002, Section <br /> 14 1400.12. <br /> 15 Mr. Hansen stated that the Planning Commission said that they wanted to eliminate the need for people <br /> 16 to have to come in to request a variance, but that amending the City Code would not accomplish that. <br /> 17 He was concerned that this was opening up to even more than before. He stated that the City should <br /> 18 be a leader for the rest of the businesses that they want in the city. <br /> 19 Mr. Hansen stated he has not seen the Communications Plan that is referred to in the quarterly <br /> 20 newsletter. He commended Ms. Henry on her addition to the newsletter. He asked if they have a <br /> 21 Communications Plan, and if they do not have a Communications Plan in place, he suggested they get <br /> 22 one. Mr. Hansen stated that the cable station indicated that you can receive a copy of the agenda for <br /> 23 this evening on their website, which he found to be untrue. Mr. Hansen suggested that they enhance <br /> 24 and better utilize the communication tools that are now in place and stated he would like to see a <br /> 25 Communications Plan in the City of St. Anthony. <br /> 26 Mr. Hansen stated that his number one problem with the sign was the safety issue. He stated he <br /> 27 drove 40 mph down the road where the sign would go every day last week, and was being passed, or <br /> 28 tailed. He added that the school has been concerned about traffic in the past. He stated that if they <br /> 29 want this City Hall to look good, why don't they look at landscaping. <br /> 30 Mr. Hansen suggested doing some research to find out what the best bang for the buck is on this issue. <br /> 31 He believes the website could be better used. <br /> 32 Mr. Hansen stated he was very disappointed, and felt as though he was wasting his time since Mayor <br /> 33 Cavanaugh said that the sign would happen. He said they are practicing bad politics, and if they really <br /> 34 want to communicate with the people, study the subject. Finally, Mr. Hansen stated he wanted <br /> 35 answers to his questions. <br /> 36 Vice Chair Stille restated the motion from the last meeting;and said that it appears that the city, or <br />