Church asks commission to accept electronic‑marquee materials; officials delay sign‑code decisions and discuss political‑sign enforcement

Kelly Yager, who identified herself as a member of the Presbyterian Church across the street, told the commission she would provide materials on electronic marquee signs and other cities’ sign codes and asked the commission to accept those materials for review.

The commission acknowledged receipt of the request and discussed the sign code more broadly. Participants considered whether to allow limited electronic (backlit or black‑lighted) signs within defined size and sight‑line limits. They also discussed political signs and the constraints of state law governing election signs.

Speakers raised public‑safety concerns, noting that signs blocking sight lines at intersections create hazards and that enforcement procedures for sign violations should be clearly defined so enforcement is uniform and does not unfairly target particular candidates or residents. One participant said the commission should adopt a defined procedure for removing signs that present a safety hazard and ensure sign‑pickup processes during elections are consistent.

Members agreed to delay any substantive change to the sign code until staff can compile the material, including examples from other municipalities and legal guidance on political signs. Kelly Yager and others said they would distribute packets with sign examples and sample ordinance language. No ordinance amendment or enforcement policy was adopted at this meeting.