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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 26, 2009 Page 5 1 this process that the football field would be a natural progression. Signage for the baseball field 2 and the football field would each require a separate permit. 4 Mayor Faust pointed out that the March 4, 2009 letter from the School Superintendent only 5 speaks to the varsity baseball field. 7 Councilmember Gray noted when this was initially presented, the Council asked the question of 8 whether this will be expanded to include the football field and other fields. They were told that it 9 this would only be looking at the baseball field, 10 11 Councilmember Roth questioned if it is realistic that any philanthropic uses would pay for eight 12 to ten signs, which is the total number of signs allowed under the proposed text. He stated his 13 position that this seems to be aimed towards business and education uses, and that philanthropic 14 is included in the text for appearance. Mr. Brever suggested the possibility of "Congratulations 1.5 Graduates" signs for outdoor graduation as an educational use, noting that this would currently 16 be a violation of the City Sign Ordinance. He stated the goal is that the signs would be temporary 17 which would be up no longer than six months every year. He suggested the possibility of signage 18 for Relay for Life as a philanthropic use. 19 20 Councilmember Roth questioned the purpose of limiting the signage to eight signs. Mr. Brever 21 replied that the moncy they hope to raise would go a long way as far as the maintenance of the 22 field. Often times other schools have three year contracts with advertisers that could sell for lip to 23 $1,000 per year. Theoretically $8,000 per year would go a long way with planting trees and ivy 24 along the entire filed, and further keeping the grass and other things in the shape they are in. 25 26 Councilmember Roth questioned if there will be a request to double the signage in another three 27 years. Mr. Brever replied that St. Anthony High School Athletics Director Troy Urdahl would 28 like a community field and does not want to destroy the integrity of the field. He cannot promise 29 there will not be a request for increased signage, but Mr. Urdahl has said that is not on the radar. 30 31, Councilmember Roth questioned if the School District will control the money. Mr. Brever 32 responded in the affirmative and explained that SABA would provide the sales and management 33 of the fundraising for the field. 34 35 Mayor Faust stated that the $8,000 that could be raised through the signage is not a lot in the 36 grand scheme of things. Going back to the March 4, 2009 letter from the School Superintendent, 37 the request started with a 120 day period for signage on the baseball field, and they are now up to 38 the football field and hockey rink for six months. He stated his position that a plan and purpose 39 need to be. presented for the City to make this change. He expressed concern about the use of 40 public property to raise .funds and stressed the importance of knowing how the finds will go to 41 the School District, including the accounting and auditing process. He questioned if the School 42 District has any legal control over SABA. Mr. Brever replied that a contract between the School 43 District and SABA has been prepared and would be signed. The contract gives SABA the 44 authority to solicit the fundraiser. The School District would oversee the financial affairs; the 45 School District has accounting requirements and obligations. With regard to the School District's 46 control, they have policies as far as what signage can be placed and specific rules and regulations 5