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• rent space. Ms. Nelson indicated if directed by the Council the revised policy that is included in the Council's packet will be presented at a regular Council meeting for adoption. Mayor Gamec inquired about the possibility of insurance companies utilizing the facilities for 55 and Older Safe Driving Classes. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied this type of class would likely be possible for use in the facility. Staff envisioned the business use to be an economic development civic purpose. For instance, Vision Ease would like to bring in people from out of town and discuss what is occurring in Ramsey. Councilmember Olson inquired about time restrictions on the facility use. Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied if a business requested to use the facilities outside of normal business hours an agreement would need to be negotiated that would include the payment of staff time; these rates are set. Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to include the revised Facility Rental Policy on the agenda of a future City Council meeting for adoption. 4). RTC Billboard • Community Development Director Trudgeon informed the Council .during the most recent meeting of the Town Center Marketing Group the discussion centered around billboard advertising for the Town Center. The majority of the current property owners in the Town Center are in agreement to cross participate for the acquisition of a billboard along Highway #10. Mr. Trudgeon advised one concern of staff is that billboards are not allowed by City Code. Staff would like to explore other options, as the precedenf set by this would be great. City Administrator Norman indicated staff began working with language that would make the billboard community oriented or for a community purpose. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated staff would like to meet with The Tinklenberg Group and to review the codes further. Staff would like to defer this to a future work session for further discussion. Mr. Trudgeon indicated staff is working to get signage on the parking ramp that states Ramsey Town Center. It is heard repeatedly from people that no one knows where Ramsey Town Center is located. The Town Center Marketing Group has also discussed additional identification signs for Ramsey Town Center. He explained the private entities are- putting dollars in to help marketing on things like the website and newsletters. Mr. Trudgeon indicated the agenda of the City Council meeting tonight includes a conditional use permit for additional signage at the Coborn's site. The signage will be site specific to help those tenants in that area. Councilmember Elvig requested staff to look into the following issues related to Ramsey Town • Center: I. ■ Ensure that signage states City of Ramsey, as opposed to Ramsey. City Council Work Session / December 12, 2006 Page 3, of 4 —89—