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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 Page 10 1 in the policy no flashing messages. She stated that she would have to investigate further on what 2 criteria they used to determine the timeframe between each message. 3 4 Vice Chair Hanson suggested modifying Item 3 to leave the message time open depending upon 5 what is needed. 6 7 Motion by Chair Stromgren, seconded by Vice Chair Hanson, to recommend approval of the 8 conditional use permit for the electronic message sign. Conditions on the use permit are 9 consistent as recommended by Staff. Items 1 through 6 covers sign aesthetics, eliminate the 10 comment of the `5-minute' term for the message length and the Conditional Use Permit requires 11 the adoption of the proposed policy for Community Bulletin Signage. 12 13 Motion carried unanimously 14 15 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEW 16 8.1 Three Rivers Park District for Silverwood. County Road E and Silver Lake Road review 17 proposed sig_nage plan. 18 19 Tom McDowell, Program Director for the Park District stated that they recently acquired the 20 Silver Lake Camp/Salvation Army property a couple years ago. He explained that they have been 21 in the process of planning noting that the Salvation Army plans to vacate the premise in the 22 September timeframe. He stated that.they would like to begin limited park operations at that time 23 to let the public know what is taking place. He stated that they would also like to invite the public 24 on to the site in an effort to educate them about the amenities of the area. He stated that they 25 would also like to place signs that are consistent with the Parks and Recreation features and 26 reviewed the proposed signage plan with the Commission. He stated that the Park entrance sign 27 would be temporary until a permanent entrance to the park is identified. He stated that they are 28 proposing that the permanent entrance be located at County Road E and reviewed with the 29 Commission. He explained that their position is to work with the County for the construction and 30 placement of the directional signs and reviewed with the Commission. 31 32 Vice Chair Hanson asked if directional signs are even an issue, as it appears both signs are located 33 in New Brighton. 34 35 Ms. Hall stated that Ramsey County would be responsible and reviewed the process with the 36 Commission. Mr. McDowell clarified that the signs are located on the New Brighton side adding 37 that County Park signs are usually placed across from the park and placement is worked through 38 the County. 39 40 Chair Stromgren noted the size is well under the ROS requirements of the sign code. 41 42 Mr. McDowell stated that over the next two years they intend to continue using the existing 43 entrance. He stated that the likely location for the permanent entrance/exit would be what is 44 currently the maintenance entrance and reviewed with the Commission. 45