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<br />Mr. Ed Burrell <br />February 7, 2001 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />termination of a use by amortization which was lawful at the time of its inception." (M.S. <br />462.357, subd. 1 (c)). <br /> <br />While this statute has not yet been interpreted by the courts, by its terms it does not <br />preclude conditioning removal of a billboard upon issuance of an approval or permit. <br /> <br />The final method of removing nonconforming billboards is to acquire them by <br />negotiated purchase or condemnation. Given the increasingly limited market for locating <br />billboards, however, the cost of buying out billboard companies is high and increasing. <br /> <br />In conclusion, it is my opinion that the City's current strategy for billboards is sound <br />and as assertive of the community's legal rights as allowed under state and federal law. <br /> <br />Please contact me if you want more information on this issue, either from a general <br />perspective or with regard specifically to the billboard at 3104 Fairview. <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />Campbell Knutson <br />Professional Association <br /> <br />~~ <br />B . _ - \ <br /> <br />Joel J. <br /> <br />JJJ :cjh <br />Enclosure <br /> <br />cc: Mr. Dennis Welsch <br /> <br />91796 <br />