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ity of River FROM: Item # 5.6. MEMORANDUM The Mayor and City Council Stephen Wensman, Planner ~:~%// DATE: November 16, 1998 SUBJECT: City Monument Sign Update Overview 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 other entrances to the City. 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 Sign Task Force then narrowed the scope of the project and arrived at an initial sign budget. Next the city hired HKGi to develop some design concepts. Three concepts were developed and presented to the Task Force. Paul Steinman will be discussing funding with the EDA in near future. A presentation and recommendation will be made to the City Council in the new year. Staff has been soliciting comments and has submitted an article in "The Current." The Chamber has asked for comments in its newsletter. So far, the response to the proposed sign has been very positive and in favor of Option B. Budget An initial overall budget was set at $12,000; $2,000 for sign design, and $10,000 (estimate) for construction. Preliminary estimates for the concepts 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 * Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425