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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-075 CCR1 adoption: Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -75 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES; ADDING POLICY FOR STREET LIGHT BANNERS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -46 on April 10, 2006, which established a City Council Code of Policies; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend its Code of Policies to add a policy on street light banners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council Code of Policies be and hereby is amended to add Section 2.97 attached hereto as Exhibit A to Section II of the General Policies. June 8, 2009 ,Date ATTEST:✓lGi.IIALC City Clerk Mayor The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Dan Ryan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2009 75 EXHIBIT A 2.97 Policy for Street Light Banners 1. Purpose The purpose of establishing a policy is to provide guidelines pertaining to the circumstances, character, location, and other standards under which the City will use its facilities to display street light banners. 2. General Provisions and Definitions The following are general definitions of the City's three different potential banner classifications: A. Standard Banner Aesthetics is the main purpose of the standard banner, which shall promote the City and /or general City area. The duration for use is typically a longer period ranging from six (6) to 12 months. Standard banners shall be provided by the City and /or donated and shall not contain a logo of any type. Replacement of standard banners is generally anticipated to be needed approximately every five (5) to 10 years, depending on use and application. B. Seasonal Banner The main purpose of a seasonal banner is to promote a particular time of year. The duration for use is typically a shorter period ranging from two (2) to four (4) months. Seasonal banners shall be provided by the City and/or donated and shall not contain a logo of any type. C. Special Event Banner The main purpose of a special event banner is to promote a community event or activity. The duration for use is typically a short period of up to two (2) months. Special event banners shall be provided by the City, donated, and /or sponsored. A logo may be allowed on sponsored special event banners. The City may honor recognized special events that are held annually by reserving banner space for events such as Earle Brown Days, Dudley Nationals, Centennial Celebration, etc. Sponsored special event banners shall be funded by the sponsor prior to the installation of the banners. A fee for installation and retrieval shall be as set forth by City Council resolution. 3. Banner Eligibility A. Banners shall be used to promote certain civic activities. B. No banners with the main intent of commercial advertising or to advertise or promote religious holidays, political candidates, parties, or issues will be allowed. C. Advertising of a specific product or business will not be allowed and shall not be placed on standard or seasonal banners. 1 RESOLUTION NO, 2009 75 D. The City Manager may allow a sponsor's logo on special event banners. 4. Allowed Locations A. Banner installation is allowed only on decorative street lights equipped with banner hardware in the following areas: (An exhibit will be prepared indicating these locations based on light poles that are equipped with banner hardware. Currently, the recently installed Xerxes Avenue street lights would be the only allowed locations. This exhibit will be modified from time to time as other street light poles are equipped with banner hardware, should this occur.) 5. Approving Authority EXHIBIT A A. The City Manager as authorized by the City of Brooklyn Center City Council shall be the approving authority for all banner policy determinations including the approval of graphic designs of all banners and to determine banner placement within the designated area system. B. An Ad Hoc advisory committee as determined and established by the City Manager on a case -by -case basis shall review and provide recommendations for the design of all banners to the City Manager for approval. C. Appeals: If a sponsored banner design or a placement request is denied by the City Manager, the sponsoring organization may appeal this decision directly to the City Council by asking to be placed on the next available City Council meeting. D. The City Manager will develop administrative procedures for the detailed management of the banner program, which may be modified from time to time as warranted.