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,_.ity of Overview iver MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Item #/~. 1. FROM: DATE: Stephen Wensman, Planner August 3, 1998 SUBJECT: New Monument Sign at Lake Orono The "Welcome to Elk River" sign by Lake Orono was badly damaged in a spring storm and is in need of replacement. Members of the Chamber of Commerce approached City Staff and asked if the City was going to repair or replace the sign. Staff saw this as an opportunity for cooperation between the Chamber and the City to replace the old sign with one that better serves the community. The Chamber established a Sign Task Force including representatives from the City, businesses, and service organizations to research potential sign options for the Lake Orono location and potential additional signs in the future. The Process City Staff developed some initial sketches of possible signs for discussion purposes. The discussion topics included process, materials, maintenance, funding and design. The Chamber was then able to narrow the scope of the project and arrive at an initial sign budget. The next step is to choose a professional sign design company and have some design concepts developed. Once designed, the budget can be specifically set and the Council will be asked if they wish to proceed at that time. With concept designs in hand, a meeting will be held with the City Council for community input. The City Council will have final approval of a sign design. The City Council will receive updates on the design process as it moves forward. Attachments · Memo from Renee Sande, President of Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce. 13065 Orono Parkway * P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425