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Organizational City Council Minutes - 1/5/04 Page 22 limited to their display time. Councilmember Schroeder noted his concern that City signage comply with City policy; and supported returning the item to the Consent Agenda for action. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 Victoria Street N Mr. Kysylyczyn noted that he had done his own research on City Code, Signage Section 1009.031 related to banners and sandwich board signage, and noted that they were prohibited in all zoning districts. Mr. Kysylyczyn noted the non-compliance of the City in allowing the Fire Department to use both types of signage for advertising purposes; and challenged the City's application as a policy Issue. Mayor Klausing requested City AttoTI1ey Anderson to advise the Council if the proposed action created any policy concerns for the City. City Attorney Anderson briefly reviewed the definition of banners as defined in City Code, and materials used; and was proceeding with further comment when interrupted by Mr. Kysylyczyn. Mr. Kysylyczyn reiterated that these types of signs were prohibited in all zoning districts; and challenged the City Council's intent to allow permission for sign age that the general public could not receive; and as a general public policy question, if this was setting a precedent. Mayor Klausing cautioned Mr. Kysylyczyn, noting that he had respected Mr. Kysylyczyn's former status as mayor in allowing a great deal of leeway in tonight's public COll1ll1ent; advising that Mr. Kysylyczyn's comments had been duly noted, but the Council would be proceeding with their discussion and action at this time. Once order had been restored by Mayor Klausing, City Attorney Anderson continued his response to previous questions related to the sign pern1it issue. Mr. Anderson