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I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY <br /> 0 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> 4 <br /> 5 July 15, 2003 <br /> 6 7:00 p.m. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br /> 9 I. CALL TO ORDER. <br /> 10 Chair Melsha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. <br /> 13 Chair Melsha invited the Council and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> 14 <br /> 15 III. ROLL CALL. <br /> 16 Commissioners present: Chair Melsha; Vice Chair Stille; Commissioners Hanson, <br /> 17 Hoska, Stromgren, and Tillman. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Absent: Commissioner Steeves. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Also present: Assistant City Manager Susan Hall. <br /> 22 <br /> 23 IV. PUBLIC INPUT. <br /> 24 <br /> Dennis Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, referenced several signs presently being displayed in <br /> residential areas that are in violation of the sign ordinance and asked that the Commission move swiftly <br /> 27 with respect to enforcement of the sign ordinance. He explained that several signs reference the war in <br /> 28 Iraq stating that it is now officially considered over and the signs should be removed. He further <br /> 29 explained that he is all for free speech but the war in Iraq has been declared over and the signs should be <br /> 30 removed. He stated that he has removed his signs and is focusing on working peacefully with his <br /> 31 neighbors and encouraged others to do the same. He noted a sign in a residential area that is very <br /> 32 offensive and requested that the sign be removed immediately. He stated that this issue has been tested <br /> 33 in court and suggested that the Commission move expeditiously to ensure that the residents are in <br /> 34 compliance. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Chair Melsha acknowledged Mr. Cavanaugh's concerns adding that some signs in the area are definitely <br /> 37 in disrepair or expired. He agreed that they should be removed and suggested that the Commission look <br /> 38 into this issue. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 Motion by Commissioner Hanson, second by Commissioner Stromgren, to approve the meeting <br /> 43 agenda. <br /> 44 <br /> 45 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 0 <br />