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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001 Page 12 •1 Mr. Hansen asked, "What has been added to this proposal tonight, other than school district property, 2 and city-owned property ordinance that is included in recreational areas?" 3 The Commission requested that Mr. Hansen continue with his comments, and then they will respond. 4 Mr. Hansen identified the change in the ordinance to include the ability for the sign to flash. Chair 5 Melsha corrected Mr. Hansen by stating that the ordinance states that the sign cannot contain a flashing 6 sign. After reviewing the ordinance, and the letter from the City Attorney, they identified a conflict 7 between the two documents. Chair Melsha stated that they will adjust Ordinance 2001-002, Section s 1400.12. 9 Mr. Hansen stated that the Planning Commission said that they wanted to eliminate the need for people 10 to have to come in to request a variance, but that amending the City Code would not accomplish that. 11 He was concerned that this was opening up to even more than before. He stated that the City should 12 be a leader for the rest of the businesses that they want in the city. 13 Mr. Hansen stated he has not seen the Communications Plan that is referred to in the quarterly 14 newsletter. He commended Ms. Henry on her enhancements to the newsletter. He asked if they have 15 a Communications Plan, and if they do not have a Communications Plan in place, he suggested they get 06 one. Mr. Hansen stated that the cable station indicated that you can receive a copy of the agenda for 7 this evening on their website, which he found to be untrue. Mr. Hansen suggested that they enhance 18 and better utilize the communication tools that are now in place and stated he would like to see a 19 Communications Plan in the City of St. Anthony. 20 Mr. Hansen stated that his number one problem with the sign was the safety issue. He stated he 21 drove 40 mph down the road where the sign would go every day last week, and was being passed, or 22 tailed. He added that the school has been concerned about traffic in the past. He stated that if they 23 want this City Hall to look good, why don't they look at landscaping. 24 Mr. Hansen suggested doing some research to find out what the best bang for the buck is on this issue. 25 He believes the website could be better used. 26 Mr. Hansen stated he was very disappointed, and felt as though he was wasting his time since Mayor 27 Cavanaugh said that the sign would happen. He said they are practicing bad politics, and if they really 28 want to communicate with the people, study the subject. Finally, Mr. Hansen stated he wanted 29 answers to his questions. 30 Vice Chair Stille restated the motion from the last meeting, and said that it appears that the city, or 31 school-owned property aspect of the ordinance is not included in the draft of the ordinance, and 32 needed to be discussed by the Commission. Chair Melsha stated that the Salvation Army property and the Golf Course are also recreational open-space. 34 Mr. Hansen asked about the Communications Plan. Ms. Henry stated that the City does have a goal 35 regarding communication which contains a lot of the information discussed tonight. She added that it is