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