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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 1986 Council Business, continued Williams asked if there was any possibility of using the Damon Farber firm for landscaping; Anderson stated that what the County will allow is minimal; Bill Midness, Damon Farber Associ- ates, stated metal signs are not their forte, didn't know if their expertise would be helpful. Schmidt asked if the County has any specifications on the size of the sign; Wriskey believed the County adopts MN/DOT's standards and understands a metal sign that is reflective and has large enough letters to be readable would be acceptable. Benke stated the size of the lettering and of the sign would be the criteria for design; and that the speed of the driver deter- mines the size of the lettering. Benke felt the city's motto should be worked into the sign. Williams stated the design should be done well because it portrays the city and the signs will be at the most important entrances to the city, he would be in favor of assistance in designing it. Benke asked council's preference of wood or metal posts, stating he felt wooden posts should be used where possible. Council expressed no preference. Schmidt asked for clarification of council action; Benke felt council needs to authorize the installation and the work and cost related thereto. With regard to wood versus metal, council can make the decision or defer it to staff. Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Williams, to AUTHORIZE DESIGN WORK AND INSTALLATION OF THE NEW CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS. Anderson suggested staff will prepare what they believe would be the best looking sign and return to council for general discus- sion; Schmidt suggested putting that item on the Consent Agenda. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Krueger reviewed staff report concerning a special use permit requested by Riverside Farms and St. John the Baptist Church to establish a farmers market in an R-l, single family zoning; and stated Riverside Farms has been able to comply with the ordinance. Krueger stated further the Planning Commission has recommended approval; and Marilyn Nathe, representative of River- side Farms, was present to answer questions and hopes to start the market in July rather than August. Nathe stated one individual had specific concerns about the market and she will do her best to honor those concerns. Page Five SP-134: Farmers Market (Riverside Farms/St. John's Report 86-167 Resolution 86-71