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. . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 2-10-92 Page 15 ZEDS (Cont'd) Attorney Filla explained the city Code contains des=iptions f= two types of signs which may be located on the Zeos site; one is a "flashing" sign and the other a "changeable copy" sign. He advised that Zeos assumed the sign was changing copy, consistent with the City regulations. Filla indicated the city concluded the sign was not just a changeable copy sign, based on the frequency in which the changes oc=red, it appeared to be an animated or flashing sign. Filla stated the city code does not identify a permissible interval between the copy change; Zeos has indicated they are willing to comply with the city regulations and requested the City define the regulations f= changeable copy signs. He commented that the city may have intended all changeable copy signs be regulated under the Special Use Permit guidelines. Council1nember Malone noted the Sign Ordinance specifically states no flashing or animated signs are permitted; it does allOltl time and temperature to be displayed on signs. He questioned the interest on the part of Zeos representatives to resolve this matter, based on the fact that six weeks has P""'sgd and the sign is not in compliance with regulations. 'Ihe Attorney representing Zeos Corporation explained the company is interested in utilizing the sign as a changeable copy sign, as permitted in the Sign Ordinance. He advised the definition in the Sign Ordinance states, "changeable copy. . . including time and temperature", which indicates the definition was designed to include copy other than time/temperate. He commented that the intent may have been to allOltl businesses the opportunity to display messages, which change at certain time intervals. He requested Council consider establishing an acceptable time period at which the copy may change. Malone disagreed with this interpretation. He indicated it is his belief the intent of the regulation was only to allOltl time and temperature changes electronically, and that changeable copy signs were the manual type, rather than electronic. The Attorney representing Zeos explained the c::arrg::lal1y has received conflicting information from the city as to interpreting the definition in the Ordinance; noted the City issued a sign permit for the sign. He stated Zeos representatives are interested in resolving this matter. Acting Mayor MahOltlald noted it appears both the City and Zeos understand there is a problem and the Sign Ordinance definition may need clarification. Council concurred to direct the Clerk Administrator to contact the league of cities to determine hOltl other COI\1l\1UI1ities regulate such signs and determine what is an acceptable time-frame for copy changes to = on this type of sign. Councilmember Hicks noted the Ordinance was drafted by the Planning Corrnnission and suggested this matter be referred to Corrnnission f= research and recommendation. He suggested City staff review the Corrnnission notes relating to the discussion when the Sign Ordinance was proposed f= adoption. Council concurred to refer this matter to the Planning Corrnnission f= review and recommendation and to direct staff to research the Corrnnission minutes prior to adoption of the Ordinance for infonnation on the intent of the Ordinance. Zeos agreed that the sign will continue to remain in compliance, with only time/temperature displayed.