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-3- <br /> be allowed to strengthen the sign against strong winds, finding <br /> that, these proposed alterations would not seem to be detrimental , <br /> but could enhance the property. Before voting , a- friendly amend- <br /> __ _. ment was made by Mr. Jones and accepted by the maker and second <br /> which further stipulates that there shall be no air space between <br /> the planter and the sign. <br /> The amended motion carried unanimously. <br /> There were five students from an urban politics class at Bethel <br /> College present and the problems with air space between foundations <br /> and signs were clarified for them. <br /> Mr. Lundquist offered several suggestions during the consideration <br /> of the new sign ordinance which followed. He was sympathetic to <br /> the Commission's concerns regarding free standing signs saying he <br /> "personally doesn' t like signs but doesn't mind signage on buildings. " <br /> He believed "even monument signs can get gaudy" . The Commission <br /> concurred with his suggestion that the new ordinance should be <br /> published and reaction from experts sought before final approval. <br /> The secretary left at 10: 00 P.M. <br /> The meeting was recessed at 10 : 00 P.M. <br /> The meeting reconvened at 10 : 05' P.M. <br /> i The Commission continued its consideration of the proposed sign <br /> ordinance and in particular that section dealing with free standing <br /> signs . Suggestions for change and further research was noted by <br /> Mr. Berg. <br /> Motion by Mr. Enrooth and seconded by Pair. Sopcinski to adjourn . <br /> Motion carried unanimously . <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 48 P.M. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Helen Crowe <br />. :lt <br />