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Chairperson Nixt stated he missed the benefit of last month's discussion and while he feels <br />enough study has been considered, he is not opposed to reconsideration if and when other <br />research is presented. He noted staff has addressed concerns raised by the Planning Commission <br />and when an application and the applicant can show it is appropriate to make an ordinance <br />amendment, it can be considered at that point. <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that in the interest of public safety, he believes the three second standard <br />provides plausible relationship to safety of residents and allows businesses to present products <br />and businesses. He stated he understands the request for flexibility for full motion sign, beyond <br />scrolling, to a level he may not feel comfortable with. He explained that he has seen drivers <br />watching full motion video in their front seat and that those vehicles often times veer over the <br />line, which he finds to be a safety issue. <br />Commissioner Levine stated the City needs to follow technology, see how the signs are working <br />nationally, and new scientific data. Then if a change or amendment is needed, it can be <br />considered and a recommendation made to the City Council. He agreed the Planning <br />Commission has discussed this at length and adequate research has been conducted. <br />Motion by Commissioner Levine, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to recommend that City <br />Council adopt the proposed ordinance to amend sign regulations to establish dynamic display <br />standards and provide further clarification to the language addressing mechanical versus <br />automated changes. <br />Further discussion: Commissioner Brauer stated he will inform staff of two typographic errors. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Levine, Van Scoy, Brauer, <br />Cleveland, Hunt, and Rogers. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Commissioner Brauer commended staff for its detailed scientific research and drafting of the <br />ordinance. <br />Chairperson Nixt advised those present that this item will be considered by the City Council on <br />July 22, 2008. <br />Case #3: Public Hearing — Consider Ordinance to Amend City Code Section 9.15 <br />Towers; Case of City of Ramsey <br />Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 7:55 p.m. in <br />order to call the public hearing to order. <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 7:55 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />Planning Commission / July 10, 2008 <br />Page 8 of 17 <br />