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1 1 1 Council Meeting Minutes October 22, 1991 Page 7 Council Business. continued Rebelein noted that if the amendment is adopted and then challenged, the City will go to court to defend its position. Regarding a public ballot, Benke said there is no provision for initiative and referendum. Rebelein said that even if there was initiative and referendum, the City can not enact something that is unconstitutional. Larson would like a psychologist's opinion on how the signs would affect a very young child. Rebelein said the pictures are very graphic and suggested the contents be verbal versus visual. LeFevere said the Court determined that letters to the editor do not provide a substitute for a public forum. He Questions whether the City can determine if the signs have a worse detrimental psychological effect on an individual versus the 6:00 news. In terms of obscenity, the government is authorized to impose age restrictions or limitations, however, the government is limited in regards to content. The City can regulate activities that pose traffic problems and restrict signs which are placed on street corners. Larson said a person can turn off a TV or close a book if offended by the content, but the neighbors are powerless with the sign. He feels that everyone involved in the issue should be treated fairly. Motion by Rebelein, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND GIVE A SECOND READING, ADOPT, AND ORDER THE PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW BRIGHTON SIGN ORDINANCE BY ALLOWING FOR NON~COMMERCIAL OPINION SIGNAGE; AND DIRECT STAFF TO FURTHER RESEARCH IN REGARDS TO OPTIONS FOR CONTENT RESTRICTION AND DO FURTHER ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON PUBLIC SAFETY ASPECTS. 5 Ayes ~ 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcement and Uodates A dinner with the House of Representatives is scheduled on October 28 at Shoreview Community Center. Rep. Pellow will sponsor a public meeting on November 19 at Mounds View City Hall regarding "Safe Streets". The North Suburban Cable Commission's dedication of its new television facility at Irondale High School was very well attended. Northwest Youth Services will hold their annual social on November 7. Council Business Amendment to Sign Ordinance Report 9 1 ~228 Announcements & Uodates Representatives Dinner Safe Streets Studio Dedication Northwest Youth Eagles Club's spaghetti dinner to benefit Stockyard Days will be November Eagles Benefit 17.