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. . " Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page three March 8, 1982 Proposed Revision of City Code, Chapter 21, Provisions Re~ardln~ Chan~eable Copy Signs Council was referred to Planning Memo (1-25-82) re Proposed Revision of Sign Ordinance Provisions Regarding Cha~geable Copy Signs, and to Planning Commission recommendations (Minutes of 3/3/82). McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the sign ordinance revisions relative to changeable copy signs, as per Planning Memo of 1/25/82, subject to approval of Attorney Lynden. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). (Lynden to prepare the revision for Ordinance Codification.) Arden Oaks Miller reported that, In conversation with Engineer Christoffersen, It appears there is concern relative to a sight distance problem as the road curves around the park. Miller asked if park grading Is to be done by the developer, or the City; reported that, to date, the developer has not directed his engineer to do more than street grading. Miller noted that If the steep ridge along the park, at the road, Is pul led back onto the park site, a hi II situation would result; suggested It may be preferable to have a level area in the park, depending. on how the park will eventually be developed (unknown at this time). Miller said It is desirable to create a better sight line, but not consume the park's usable area. In discussion, It was suggested that a portion of the road could be raised a little to reduce the sight problem; park site should probably be left as It Is unti I It Is known how park will be utilized. It was the general concensus that minor adjustment of the park site would be appropriate, but major grading should be delayed until park Is developed. Request for Exemption from Requirement to Connect to Municipal Sanitary Sewer - Alan Potter, Pilgrim House Alan Potter explained that a year ago the Pilgrim House organi- zation requested an extension of time to make the sewer connec- tion, because they planned to sell the property. Potter said the organization Is small (16 adults and 4 - 6 children); building Is utilized on Sundays for 9 months only, for about 2 hours; the organization cannot afford the cost of connection which he esti- mated to be $2,000t. Potter explained that, If they sel I the property In the future, the sewer connection wi I I not be suitable for some other use (housing development etc.); reported they had to sel I a portion of the property to pay assessments; noted that the sewer connection Is not a prudent Investment for the organi- zation. In discussion, the size of the parcel was queried - 1.14 acres. It was noted that two sewer and two water connections are avili 1- to the site. Potter said the septic tank and drainfleld serves their needs; have not had any problems. It was noted that the two-year sanitary sewer connection Is required by City Code, Sect Ion 28-90; I tis not known whethe r Counc II has author I ty to defer the connection. It was stated by Potter that they are not aggresiveiy trytng to sell the property at this time. Council action was deferred pending Attorney Lynden's opinion. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments March 2, 1982 - $100,000 8 13.15% Interest at St. Paul, to mature 4/5/82. March 6, 1982 - $___ . 8 13.50% interest ~o mature 6/16/62. ~'7;fn763 Northwestern Bank at Twin City Federal -3-