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Page 3 — February 27, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes City Manager Dean Lotter reported that many neighboring communities are enacting moratoriums, also stated was this would not result in a code change at this time, the tent is to provide time for council to review current sign ordinances. 'ity Planner Janice Gundlach explained the proposed moratorium would apply to all electronic signs. Ms. Gundlach reported there is concern related to the potential traffic hazards. Also it was reported that the City's current sign ordinance was not clear in its relation to digital and electronic signage; likely because the current sign ordinance was enacted prior to the current technological advances. Any requests for implementing an electronic sign would not be granted while the moratorium is in effect. There was lengthy discussion related to the potential moratorium, Councilmember Doffing questioned weather the City's current Reader Board type signs have resulted in any legal action. City Attorney LeFevere reported he knows of none. Councilmember Bauman questioned who would be conducting the research associated with the moratorium; Ms Gundlach reported that she herself would do the research. Mr. LeFevere explained that the moratorium would help protect the City's planning process, to protect something from occurring while it is still allowed. Mr. LeFevere also painted out that digital signs could be aesthetically inappropriate in certain areas of the City, and standards may want to be implemented in the ordinance. Mr. Lotter stated the moratorium provides an opportunity for staff to research the ILOSS ues, and adjust the ordinance as needed. mmunity Development Director, Grant Fernelius suggested the option of tabeling item. Motion by Council Member Burg, seconded by Council Member Bauman to table the item until staff has an opportunity to review and return with more information on the moratorium, along with the number of billboards in New Brighton. 4 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried 2. Consideration of acceptance of Feasibility Study and ordering City Project 07 -03, Old Highway S NW Reconstruction. Report No. 07 -042. City Manager, Dean Lotter gave a brief history on the item, then introduced Grant Fyffels, Director of Public Works. r. Wyffels explained that the reconstruction of Old Highway 8 is a part of the overall lan for the redevelopment of the Northwest Quadrant and also part of the redevelopment agreement between the City and the Redevelopers. An overview of the project was presented. A total estimated cost was reported as $4,087,330. 2. Consideration of acceptance of Feasibility Study and ordering City Project 07 -03, Old Highway NW Reconstruction. Report No. 07 -042.