07 A-B City Council and City Task Force on Code Enforcement minutes and Lake Pat Mayse Study Committee minutes from April 17, 2008

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Council Member Biard inquired about holiday decorations as they related to inflatable devices. Lisa Wright said they could add an exception to the section dealing with holiday decorations. Subject to the changes, John Fuston made a Motion to approve this section and Bee Garmon seconded the Motion. The Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Wilson moved to Section 28.11 dealing with billboards. He explained they could ban billboards or allow billboards with new regulations. Carlos Sterling said there were blank billboards owned by national companies awaiting for lifting of the moratorium. He said that he and James Martinez were the only local owners of billboards and that he thought they should place a five year moratorium on new billboards. Pete Kampfer said to do so would be shutting down free enterprise. Don Taylor agreed with Pete Kampfer. City Attorney Kent McIlyar said the City should use a moratorium as a holding position to gather research. He went on to say they should not use a moratorium for the purpose of banning billboards. He said, if they want to ban billboards, just ban them. Cheryt Moore referenced sub-section (2) under permits required and inquired about other cities. Pete Kampfer said he would like to review how other cities handle this item.'Lisa Wright will do research and bring back information to the Task Force. Ms. Wright said that she would also bring back a map reflecting current placement of billboards, vacant billboards, and allowable locations for billboards. The Task Force discussed designation of scenic areas. 7. Adjourn City Council meeting. There being no further business of the City Council, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Biard and seconded by Council Member Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Wilson asked for a Motion to adjourn the Task Force Meeting. Lisa Wright asked for approval of the minutes prior to adjournment. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (April 8, 2008) A Motion to approve the minutes was made by Bee Garmon and seconded by Pete Kampfer. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Continued discussion of and possible action on recommending revisions to the ordinance regulating large animals within the city limits. The Task Force did not reach this item. 10. Continued discussion of and possible action on recommending the adoption of a comprehensive parking ordinance. Page 3 of 4 (J()IS