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City Council Minutes <br />November 17, 2014 <br />Page 10 <br />Councilmember Burandt stated they all had some features about them that are nice <br />and would represent Elk River well. She stated the city needs to look at the costs and <br />which sign option would be most conducive to that. She stated she likes the idea of <br />placing signage over time and being consistent with the signage look. She stated she <br />wouldn't be opposed to any of the options. <br />Councilmember Morin expressed concern with readability and commented on the <br />Northstar signage. <br />Mayor Dietz asked for comments from the fact - finding committee.. <br />Jennifer Wagner, stated she would be hesitant to put the city logo on the signage in <br />case the logo were to change in future years and suggested the sign be designed so it <br />can be removed easily. She questioned if anyone can remember what any other city's <br />logo looks like. She stated the logo is not what identifies the city and isn't going to <br />dictate whether outsiders like the sign or not. She stated she loves the watermark and <br />the waves with the die cutting and think they are important design elements. She <br />stated she likes using the copy of the Powered by Nature brand, but not the logo as <br />it will become outdated and people will wonder why it was used. She also noted how <br />important readability is for signage and referred to the Northstar signage. She stated <br />the limestone is in the downtown park, which is a true gem of the entire city. <br />Mr. Lang stated there is use of different types of stone throughout the community <br />and the limestone reflects who the newer suburbs are. <br />Councilmember Wilson disagreed and stated Elk River is not a new suburb. He <br />stated this is describing us like we want to become a Maple Grove and it's not who <br />we are, but, he stated, maybe it's because he has lived here all his life. He stated this <br />city has taken a lot of the essence of what's important in this community and <br />replaced it with what's popular today and has no meaning to it. He referenced the <br />river rock at Handke Pit and how nice it was for a backdrop for the Hockey Day <br />Minnesota event. <br />Ms. Wagner stated she understands the need to maintain history but she also <br />understands the city needs to look into the future and think of the solidarity of color. <br />She noted it is so much easier to look for the same color signs in a community when <br />you are trying to locate different areas. <br />Councilmember Wilson stated he agrees consistency is needed. <br />Debbie Rydberg, Fact - finding Committee — Stated she would like to see the signage <br />remain more natural /neutral, since the community is powered by nature. She stated <br />the reds, blues, and oranges, or a defusing color are not needed because everyone has <br />their own opinion as to what a color stands for and the community is diverse. She <br />stated she saw a lot of plants being used and expressed concerns about upkeep and <br />maintenance in all seasons. She stated she likes the use of natural elements, such as <br />metals. <br />INATUREI <br />