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Hinutss of Regular Council Hesting, August II, 1986 Page 5 Hiller explained that the basis for approval of the directional sign at Highway '96 and 10 is the exceasive setback caused by the width and configuration of the highway rights-of-way and the exiltlnce of bruah and trees which ..y reduce the sign's visibility. Hiller explained that the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommend a reduced area variance for the directional sign at the Snelling Avenue entrance; noted that the maximum area permitted in a residential district is 3 square feet; the area propoaed is 15 square feet; area recommended by the Planning Commisaion is 7.5 square feet. , Reverend Petersen (NHLC) asked Council to consider an area variance for the Snelling entrance sign; feels the proposed Sign size ia needed to identify the entrance and keep traffic from continuing eouth on Snelling beyond the entrance; feels s 2.5' x 6' sign is not exceesive for the aize of the sitel noted it's quite close to the north boundary of the eite. will be lighted from within (no lighting around the eign). In discussion. Hicks expressed concern for the neighborhood to the east; suggested that Church members will quickly know how to enter and exit the site; feels a large sign is not really neededl would like to minimize the si.e of the dgn. Petersen noted that the sign is only lighted to the north and there is a slight embarkment to the south of the sign. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather. that Council approve the NHLC signage plan including the area variances for Sign B (Highways 10 and 96) and Sign D (Snelling Entrance) I Sign D to be internally lit on the north aide only. After discussion, the motion carried (Hansen. Sather, Woodburn voting in favor of the motionl Hicks and Peck VOting in opposition). (3-2) Re art of Public Works Su ervisor Robert Raddatz Council was referred to Raddatz's memo 8 8/86) re Valentine Crest storm sewer. Raddatz reported that a 12" clsy pipe, extending across the rear of three lots on Valentine Crest Road, is completely blocked with tree roots. which they are unable to remove; reported that they are in the process of replacing about a 300' length of this pipe with PVC. which cannot be penetrated by tree rootal " total cost of the replaclIIlIIInt i. e.U..ted st $4.880.00, including becld1lle. pipe and labor. PA1Wl AND RKCREATION CC>>1HIT'l'EE RKCOMKENDATIONS Council wa~ referred to minutes ~f Park. and Recreation Committee ..etin~ of 7/29/86. . Approval of CumminRs Park Improvements Sather moved that Council approve the Cummings Park shelter at a co.t not to exceed $15,000. the lighting of the hockey rink and general skating area at a cost not to exceed $8.500, the shelter electric Wiring at a cost not to exceed $3.000, and construction of the hockey rink and general skating area at a cost not to exceed $15,000. with the condition that the hockey boards be removed at the end of the skating seuon. Hotion was seconded by Peck. ' . In discussion. Hansen expressed concern relative to the rink lights and their impact on the residential areas. Sather described the lighting as no brighter than a bright moon; lights will be off by 10:30 p.m. Sather said lighta are on later occasionally at Perry and Hazelnut parks which are used by Bethel Co~lege for broomball; does not anticipate Bethel using Cummings Park. Hansen moved to amend the motion to add the fOllowing conditions I 1. Restrict lighting to no later than 10100 p.m., and 2. No collegiate use of the lights. Hotion was seconded by Hicks and carried (Hansen. Hicks, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Sather and Peck voting in opposition). (3-2)