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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCILMEETING <br /> Monday,September 10,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 13. LA18-000059—CITY OF ORONO TEXT AMENDMENT,SIGN ORDINANCE— <br /> Continued <br /> Crosby stated he does not believe political signs are acceptable on private property without the <br /> homeowner's permission. <br /> Mattick stated in that instance the property owner can simply remove it,and if it is in the City right-of- <br /> way,the City can remove it. The City also has the right to send a letter to the property owner requesting <br /> they remove an illegal sign. <br /> Crosby moved,Printup seconded,to adopt ORDINANCE NO.213,an Ordinance Repealing and <br /> Replacing in its Entirety City Code Title VI,Chapter 78,Article X,Division 4,Regulating Signs, <br /> and to approve SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO.214 . VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> Seals stated she had nothing to report. <br /> Printup noted the anniversary of 9/11 is tomorrow and that he would encourage people to check out the <br /> memorial located across from the old VFW in Mound. <br /> Crosby commented September 11 is very close to his heart and will remain with him until the day he dies. <br /> Crosby reminded people to thank their first responders,firefighters,and policemen for their service <br /> because they do a selfless job. <br /> Dankey stated she would like to wish peace,prayers,and powerful energy going towards the Matthews <br /> family this week. <br /> Walsh noted this is the first full week of school and that the new road appears to be working well. Walsh <br /> stated he also has an exchange student from Germany staying at his house. <br /> CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> Rief noted weight restrictions have been placed on Tanager Bridge by Hennepin County. Staff is working <br /> with the County and the state patrol to add more signage notifying motorists of the weight restrictions. <br /> The police department is looking at some possible overtime and the County will likely reimburse the City <br /> for that. Rief stated the police will be starting on Thursday enforcing the weight restrictions and that they <br /> will be getting assistance from the county. <br /> Crosby asked how the City can enforce the weight without a weigh station. <br /> Rief stated the City has hand scales that are able to weigh trucks. <br /> Dankey asked if the County is planning on redoing that bridge. <br /> Rief stated that bridge is not in the 2019 plan but that it is in the 2020 CIP. Rief stated they are expecting <br /> a full closure of the road for a minimum of a month and that they working on a detour plan. Due to the <br /> fact the road is in such disrepair,there is substantial concern and Hennepin County's emergency safety <br /> manager is handling it now. <br /> Page 8 of 9 <br />