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City Council Minutes Page 11 <br /> November 17,2014 <br /> Charlie $lesener, Fact-finding Committee— Stated he likes the idea of having a <br /> plan, similar to the St. Paul example shown, and it makes sense for the cite to adopt a <br /> long-term plan. He stated he liked the vertical look the best. He stated all capital <br /> letters shouldn't be used because it's more difficult to read. He liked Option 1 the <br /> best and didn't care for the red lettering in another option. He stated he liked the <br /> subtle elements such as the antler watermark in the background. <br /> Dave Anderson, Fact-finding Committee—Stated he liked Option 1 the best but he <br /> is not sure he likes it better than the current sign near Orono Park. He noted the sign <br /> does need to be upgraded to the current city elk logo. He stated he prefers the elk <br /> logo on the gateway signage. He stated he prefers natural stone over limestone but <br /> noted it's hard to build things out of round rocks. He stated there are some parr <br /> signs the need to be upgraded. He questioned if the city is behind the times and <br /> should consider creating an Elk River navigation app for mobile technology. He <br /> stated he would like to see the signage be low maintenance with the landscaping. <br /> Cal questioned how much more public input the Council would like for this project <br /> and asked if they wanted it sent to the boards and commissions or want to see <br /> updated designs based on comments received this evening. He noted money is in a <br /> number of departmental budgets for signage. He stated we are Elk River but there <br /> are a lot of people who come from other communities to spend time and money at <br /> our businesses and the city wants to maximize their experience in the community. <br /> Councilmember Morin stated it would be difficult to send to the commissions <br /> because there will be many varied ideas on signage design. He stated there are many <br /> different representatives and viewpoints here tonight and it will be difficult creating <br /> signs based on the differences in comments expressed. <br /> Mayor Dietz suggested the consultant come up with one option that centers on the <br /> current city logo and one without it. <br /> There was discussion about using Option A and changing it out with the elk logo <br /> and the field stone versus the limestone.Various Council and committee members <br /> were split on the use of Option A and Option 1. <br /> Councilmember Motin further expressed concern about using the Powered by <br /> Nature logo because it hasn't taken off in the community. He expressed concern <br /> with it being drilled into the stone and trying to replace it later. <br /> Mr. Lang stated the drill holes in the stone would be an easy fix with different <br /> techniques. <br /> Mr. Anderson asked if the existing sign in Orono Park could be utilized as gateway <br /> throughout the city. <br /> P II M C E A E 1 8 Y <br /> INATUREI <br />