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+ -3- Mr. Johnson was present and indicated he intends to replace the exist- ing building sign with a permanent monument-type brick identification of the townhomes .near the front entrance. Mr. Bjorklund told the Council this information satisfies the concern of the Commission regarding the signage permitted under the Hedlund PUD because when that sign is erected, the signage for the hairstyling shop to the south will have to be removed in accordance with the agreement signed by the owner when Craig & Co. took over that property_. He asked that it be noted that all references to this signage had always been as "temporary" . As noted in the minutes , Mr. Bjorklund will resign as Chairman of the Commission after two years of service in that position . However , he plans to remain on the Commission, if so appointed. - Copies of his annual assessment of the Committee ' s activities for 1981 had been distributed and Mr. Bjorklund discussed some of the highlights with the Council . He requested that all -current Commission members be reappointed and the vacancy created by Mr. Enrooth' s election to the Council be filled as soon as possible , suggesting the City might benefit from representation from the northeast quadrant where so many residents live in apartments , townhouses or condominiums . The Plan- ning Commission- representative said staff support has been excellent and he hopes those services won' t be included in any budget cuts for the City . Since the Commission members receive no monetary compensa- tion, 'the Council will attempt to keep those services at their exist- ing levels , the Mayor assured him and he then inquired as to the progress the Commission is making in developing. the new sign ordinance. • Staff is in the process of revising that document according to changes suggested by the City Attorney and the Commission will complete its review as soon as possible and refer the ordinance to the Council. for final approval, Mr. Bjorklund said. The Planning Commission representative reported numerous inquiries from residents related to the water supply discoloration and failure of the blinking school crossing sign near Wilshire School and was told the Public Works Director had addressed the water problem in his January 5th memorandum to Mr. Childs which was distributed to the Council and staff will investigate the problems with the sign. The Manager said he intends. letting the residents know the discoloration poses no health hazard through the next Newsletter. Jim Schwartz , who writes for the Bulletin , was requested to publicize the vacancy on the Planning Commission for which applications will be taken until February 5th . Staff was also requested to inform by letter persons who had previously indicated an interest in serving on the Commission. Candidates will be interviewed by the Council during their February 9th meeting, and at a special work session , if necessary , so appointments can be made prior to the Commission' s February 16th meeting. Motion by Councilman Marks and seconded by Councilman Enrooth to reappoint all members currently serving on the Planning Commission to serve , as they have requested, on that body during 1982 . • Motion. carried unanimously.