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Assessor's Report accepted as presented, no problems noted. Attorney Goodrich co,~ented regarding the public hearin§ on the Wild and Scenic Rivers that has been cancelled due to an amenchnent plan and that this will be reschedu]ed for sometime in January after receipt of the amendment. COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS LEE'S LANDSCAPING & NURSERY REQUEST FOR A T~{PORARY SIGN PERMIT Councilman Cox noted that this is a new business in the City and if the sign permit is to be approved, they are not to expect to get approval for the sign next year because once there are more bussinesses in the area, this type of sign display could become a problem. Counci]~m Reimann commented that as long as it is zoned for Conmercial business and if the .City wants to promote business in the Community, perhaps a conununity sign could be installed. Councilman Cox concurred with that idea and said that would be much better than having a lot of signs scattered all over. He said he isn't against si~s perse but is against signs for businesses that aren't even located. in Ramsey. Councilman Reimann suggested that the various business establishments get together and consider the conununity billboard proposal and submit a plan to the Cmmcil of what they would like to install for advertising of their businesses. A~nJnistrator Schnelle said he had seen this billboard sign method quite effectively used at Eden Frairie. Mot:ion by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Reimann to grant permiss]on for Lee's Landscaping & Nursery to install a temporary 4 foot X 2 foot sign on Co. Rd. 5 & 47 from now until January 5, 1979, for the Christmas season because this is a new business in the community and the City wishes to be supportive in helping them inform people of their existence. Motion carried. Voting yes: rayor Gamec, Councilmen Cox, Mickelson, Reimann and Sorteberg. Voting no: None. Ma):or Gamec suggested Mrs. Crawley consider putting up a similar billboard type sign on Industry Boulevard and getting together with those businesses in the Industrial park on a joint effort because they have indicated a similar desire. 1978 AUDIT REPORT Mr. John Lilja of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells; was present to go over the 1978 City Audit with the Councilmembers. He said he has no particular concerns about the City's funds and that finances are in good order. He compl~mented the staff for the progress they have made during the year in the financial department. The financial statements are in accordance with the Nation's standards. Regular Council Meeting 11/26/79 Page 5