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Organization (LRRWMO) has asked for more proactive enforcement along the two rivers in the community. He stated that he would also like input as to whether there should be more proactive enforcement along Highways 10 and 47. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has been a member of the LRRWMO. He explained that the Board alternates floating down the Rum and Mississippi and notes violations that are seen during that float. He stated that letters are then sent to the homeowners to address those violations. He stated that the Rum River is designated as Wild and Scenic and therefore violations should be addressed promptly. Councilmember Riley agreed that the City has an obligation to be proactive on the river enforcement for building and erosion issues. He stated that he does not have an objection to the signs on 47, as they are important for the business community. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she has not heard that residents are concerned with the signs along 47 and that residents are more concerned with the violations of City Code. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the staff have received comments on the signs. She stated that she has not received complaints about the signs. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the sign was simply an example of a violation along 47. He stated that there are other violations along 47. He stated that staff would remain complaint based in residential areas. He stated that there has been discussion as to whether the City should be more proactive along the highway corridors. He acknowledged that perhaps that item should be further discussed at a future time. Councilmember Shryock asked if a formal complaint has to be received or whether the violation could be noted by staff when driving around or noted by Council when driving around. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that staff is responding to formal complaints for nuisance issues. He noted that there are some building or health violations that would be addressed if seen by staff Councilmember Shryock stated that she would then not favor looking at proactive enforcement along the highway corridors based on the current complaint-based system. She noted that there are other methods the City is currently utilizing on those corridors to bring violation properties into compliance. Councilmember Riley stated that the Council has given direction previously that there is a perception problem on the Highway 10 corridor and that it would like that corridor cleaned up. He stated that direction has been given to improve the corridor in that manner in the past. Councilmember Shryock stated that fines and follow up would refer to complaints. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that it would seem beneficial to revisit this topic in more detail at a future worksession or strategic planning session. City Council/January 8, 2019 Page 8 of 10