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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 12, 2008 Page 11 Councilmember Ihlan suggested amending the ordinance language to limit signs in business districts, or not allowing them in residential areas, while still achiev- ing the objectives of the RVA. City Manager sought clarification from staff on the number of city-owned light poles available. Mr. Schwartz advised that the majority of the City's light poles were owned by Xcel Energy, and no signage would be allowed on them, and further noted that the City owned less than 100 poles with the majority in commercial areas, and a few on the City Hall campus itself. Mayor Klausing opined that he didn't perceive any problems with the ordinance language as proposed; noting that the cost of such banners served as a greater re- straint, while still allowing the RVA's attempts to promote Roseville. Mr. Schwartz sought clarification on the intent of the map; whether it was tied specifically to the ordinance, and if additional light poles were installed, if the or- dinance would need amendment. Councilmember Ihlan opined that this would not be the intent of the map, but that the map would indicate where the proposed banners were to be located, and those poles identified that were city-owned for future reference. After further discussion, it was determined that no action would be taken at to- night's meeting, pending staff's provision of a map as indicated, showing which city-owned poles were being considered for installation of the signs. 10. Presentations a. Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon provided a brief verbal review of the cases heard by the Commission during 2007. Planning Commission Chair Mary Bakeman introduced those commissioners present: Commissioners Andre Best; Daniel Boerigter; Jim Doherty; Barb Martinson; and Joe Wozniak. Commissioner Thomas Gottfried was unable to attend tonight's meeting. Chair Bakeman led the discussion between the Commission and City Council on sev- eral items, including the status of the Comprehensive Plan Update, with she and Commissioner Doherty representing the Planning Commission on the Steering Com- mittee; and proposed land use designations. Councilmember Pust, as the newest member to the Steering Committee, noted that she was extremely impressed with the hard work done to-date, but amazed at the