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ELK RIVER SIGNAGE MASTER PLAN Preliminary Recommendations Prepared by: The Kestrel Design Group Prepared for: City of Elk River Updated: October 12, 2005 I. ENTRY SIGN Sustainable Ucsi~t Aquatic & Terrestrial Resonation Etologieal Stornrwalcr Mmra~,remenl Natural Areav M.m:~cmcnt Soil Bioeugiuccrinq Landscape Architecture The entry sign has been designed by Vacker Signs. The concept shows timbers pots and a sandblasted wood panel with multiple paint colors. The sign should be placed so it is visible from Elk Lake Road. II. ENTRY KIOSK There are several potential locations for the entry kiosk near the parking lot (see attached plan). 1. In open grassy area -this location is the most accessible and visible location to place the entry kiosk. 2. Edge of prairie -this location seeks to blend the kiosk into the landscape. It is very near the parking lot, making it easily accessed. It is perhaps too close though, as it might be an easier target for vandals. 3. Edge of the woodland -this location places the kiosk at the edge of the woodland, in the prairie. Visitors would have to walk a short distance through the prairie, immersing them in a plant community, to reach the kiosk. This is the recommended location. The entry kiosk will provide space for signage, seating, some overhead shelter, and ski racks. See Sign Template for more information. III. VOLUNTEER THANK-YOU SIGN Instead of thanking volunteers on a sign along, we proposed that a "Volunteer Prairie Garden" be designed as a living tribute to the many volunteers who have made and continue to make Woodland Trails the beautiful park that it is. This could be a small (-250 square feet) planting of native prairie wildflowers that is located near the entry kiosk and includes seating for people to enjoy. The composition would have more flowers than the existing prairie, creating ayear-round colorful garden. It would be a natural place for people [o relax or congregate before or after their time spent in the park. Since the prairie is already maintained with controlled burns, it would not add any significant costs or time to the cuaent maintenance program. Along with the garden, their could be paver bricks inscribed with the names of donors/volunteers, and a small sign which displays volunteers names. 'fHF. RFSTREL DESIGN GROUP, INC. - A WunrmrvOwned Busincns 5136 Hwrkcrson Avenue, Suite t Minncrpolis, Minnesula 55486 (95'L) 948-9600 Fax (95P) 928-1939 rwwv.lustrcldesimgroup.nnu