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;\ . Commissioner Brainard stated that an application needed to be completed by the � applicant requesting permission to display a banner and same would address the length of time the banner would be displayed for. It was suggested the City allow fourteen (14) days before the event and fourteen (14) days after the event. Commissioner DeVine stated it was the intention of the Commission to limit banners so they were not displayed for an indefinite period of time. Chairperson Hanson stated limiting the events to six (6) per year would allow people to promote events on major holidays. Commissioner McLean suggested allowing a fourteen (14) day window for putting the banner up and taking it down. Consensus was to limit businesses to six (6) events per year on temporary signs, as well as banners. EDC Member, Ms. Betsy Scheller, was present and sta.ted that businesses may desire to use a temporary banner on a regular basis versus constructing a more permanent sign. Ms. Fairbrother questioned whether a new business would be allowed to have a temporary sign until a permanent sign is installed. Mr. March explained that a temporary sign for a new business would be covered in a separate section of the Ordinance. Ms. Fairbrother requested clarification on painted signs. Specifically, if a sign would be allowed to be painted on the side of a building. Ms. Scheller questioned whether a mural would be considered a sign. Mr. March asked that changes to the Ordinance be cleaxly relayed to the recording secretary for clarity. Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner She�pard to close the public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. III. APPEARANCES 1. Honorable Mayor and Council Members �� This item was previously discussed. IV. OLD BUSINESS None. V. NEW BUSINESS Page 4 of 10