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Commissioner VanScoy believed the original message duration recommendation from the <br /> Commission was ten seconds. He stated that he would support the eight second duration if that is <br /> the national standard. <br /> Commissioner Walker stated that he did not support the billboard concept when it was originally <br /> discussed and believes it is a horrible idea. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy agreed with Commissioner Walker and did not support the idea of having <br /> billboards in Ramsey. He commented that the billboard will be massive, distracting, and ugly and <br /> did not believe it would be safe. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that he also agrees with Commissioner Walker. He referenced the <br /> recommendation of the EDA, noting that a sign that large would illuminate a long distance. He <br /> did not believe this should move forward. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked where the billboard would be located. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen stated that this has been <br /> reviewed a number of times and this is the most current version. He stated that a public hearing <br /> will be required for this item and welcomed any recommendations from the Commission towards <br /> this version. He stated that this has been supported by the EDA and Council. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he was the lone person against this concept upon <br /> prior review. He explained that this was originally brought forward through the EDA as it would <br /> provide better opportunity for the businesses that do not have frontage on Highway 10. He stated <br /> that his prior recommendation, and still today, was to be patient as development is starting to <br /> pickup again in The COR. He believed that the Highway 10 project would also alter that I' <br /> landscape. He stated that there is support for this under the premise that this will help the <br /> businesses in Ramsey. He stated that safety is the most important aspect for timing, but message <br /> duration also relates to the number of available time slots for advertising. He noted that perhaps <br /> � r r <br /> that is why the EDA suggested the shorter timeframe for message duration as it would provide <br /> more advertising opportunity. <br /> r <br /> Commissioner Walker referenced the requirement for notification of a public hearing. He asked <br /> if there would be any way to expand that notification for the billboard public hearing. He stated <br /> that he would like to receive more input from residents of the community versus the four to six <br /> properties that surround the proposed sign location. <br /> Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen replied that general <br /> ordinance public hearings do not require mailed public hearing notices, only published notice. He <br /> stated that mailed notice would be provided to properties within 350 feet when a conditional use <br /> permit is requested. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps this would be an opportunity for the Commission <br /> to hold a public open house prior to the regular meeting in order to obtain additional feedback from <br /> the community. <br /> Planning Commission/March 24,2022 <br /> Page 16 of 18 <br />