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be left to the city. The Cities main objective is to make it a content neutral policy and what we want our city to look like in the future. This ordinance represents what the City wants. He believes it is reasonable. Mr. Weinstein indicated he is not here presuming to tell Council what the City should be. Mr. Weinstein believes the City would look better with his revisions. The changes are a huge improvement from the old code and that there is a spirit of cooperation that had not been there previously. Mr. Pat Graham came forward to review his suggestions and comments. He indicated the Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to be heard and will keep it brief. Mr. Graham commends the Law Department, City Council, and the various commissions and boards for working with the Chamber of Commerce. He agreed with the spirit of cooperation. He indicated there are a couple points he would like the Planning Commission to consider before making their final recorrunendation. The first point is on the sight line there has always been the 35-foot triangle from an intersection, now the 35-foot has been inserted "from a driveway." He believes that might be a little excessive. Mr. Graham's second point reiterated the height of signs mentioned by Mr. Weinstein. Mr. Tallon commended everyone who put time and cooperation into the ordinance. The Planning Commission feels the amendment is acceptable, as written in the third revision. R. Tallon motioned to accept the amendments as written in the third revision. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. NOTE: In the framing of the motion C. Allan commended Mr. Graham in his tireless efforts work with the City to help draw up an ordinance that is mutually beneficial and favorable to all. JI. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS: VII. MINOR CHANGES: VIII. NEW BUSINESS: IX. OLD BUSINESS: X. ADJOURNMENT: R. Tallon motioned to excuse the absence of W. Spalding and K. O'Rourke. The motion was seconded by R. Koeth and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm. R. fI'allon, Chai?t7an /' J Kim Vallon, Asst. Clerk of Commissions 5