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participation is a "black mark" and restricts access to certain state funds. The Commission did not vote on a resolution, but the consensus of opinion was that the paperwork requirement far exceeded any predictable value to the City. Clearly, the MC wants loot participation, but both representatives evidenced an understanding of our reluctance. Also, the 12th hour approach allows little time for thoughtful study, and participation can be initiated at a future date. Tousley Sports Center has submitted a tentative proposal for re- signing their facility, as discussed in June. The proposal calls for a large pedestal sign on the corner, and the general restructuring of their existing signage. Unfortunately, the proposal totals 555 square feet, or double the most liberal interpretation of the ordinance limit, and 2.5 times the current signage. Mr. Gardner has written Mr. Hiniker requesting a revised proposal not to exceed 300 square feet. White Bear Floral erected some new signs at Highway 61 and Hoffman Road this summer which exceeded their permit. Mr. Emeott raised the issue of this new sign meeting the requirements of the ordinance, and the Commission wishes to review the entire signage issue with Mr. Birkeland. Mr. Gardner will communicate with Mr. Birkeland, requesting that he remove the new signs immediately, or reduce the signage to the limit of the 1990 permit, and revisit the issue with the Commission in December. Mr. Roger Bromander, of SEH, presented the initial re -draft of the Comprehensive Plan, and the Commission and Mayor spent the balance of the evening editing and suggesting changes. There was very little "new" in this edition. It appears that the old plan has simply been put on disk for review. Mr. Magnuson informs me that SEH billed us for 57 hours of work on the Plan through September, which strikes me as unbelievable! I would suggest that we request a friendly audit, as we have only begun the process. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM. Respectfully submitted, David K. Gardner, Chairman Gem Lake Planning Commission P.S.: At adjournment, Mr. Hansen presented Mr. Gardner with the revised application for rezoning the northerly six acres of their property on County Road "Ell from R-1 to R-4. This will require a public hearing and Commission and Council action prior to Jan. 13. cc: Planning Commission Arend Magnuson