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Planning Manager Larson shared that this would fall under the International Property Maintenance Code. Councilmember Buscher noted that in the last case, Mr. Gilleland alluded to the fact that allowing Kenjoh to have this billboard would undermine City revenues. She asked what this was in regard to. Planning Manager Larson shared that he imagines this does not have anything to do with the application itself. Ms. Rogers shared that Kenjoh has many signs throughout the State, and they will be paying property taxes in Ramsey. She noted that repairs for the sign will be handled by their third -party vendor. A representative from Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising shared that they use a third -party vendor for sign maintenance, and they are notified anytime there is an issue with a sign that needs to be fixed. He added that the sign will be under warrant for 10 years. He said if there are to be issues with the sign, then it should be fixed within 24 hours. Scott Levine, Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising, shared that the monetary benefit that iDigital was alluding to is that they are leasing property from the City for one of their signs. Councilmember Specht asked if Kenjoh will be offering discounts to Ramsey businesses. Planning Manager Larson noted that the reduced rate for Ramsey businesses is part of the lease agreement for one of the signs with iDigital. Councilmember Stewart asked if the City is allowed to advertise on this sign. Planning Manager Larson shared that the City will be allowed a certain number of segments a month on this sign at no cost to the City. Councilmember Stewart asked how the sign will be maintained after the 10-year warranty has expired. A representative from Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising shared that after the 10-year mark, they will still have the third -party vendor fix the sign; it will just come at a cost to them. Councilmember Specht shared his appreciation for iDigital and all they have done for the City. He noted that he does not see a billboard in this area adding any value to the City, especially after the recently completed Ramsey Gateway project. He said he will not be supportive of this. Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #25- 203 approving a conditional use permit for an off -premises digital billboard sign at 6111 Highway 10 NW. City Council / October 14, 2025 Page 9 of 13