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City Council Minutes July 1, 1985 Page Four 1 not use the space for storage. Councilmember Gunkel further questioned whether the Utilities would: be respon$ib1:e for future maintenance of the tank. It was indicated that the Utilities would be responsible. Discussion was held regarding the color of thewa ter tower. Councilmember Gunkel felt a light beige with the darker brown lettering and the Elk would be attractive. Councilmember Williams stated he agreed with Councilmember Gunkel. Terry Maurer indicated he could send a request for the paint chips with the contract documents. It was the consensus of the City Council to go with Terry Maurer's recommendation to send for the paint chips and as soon as they are received to decide on the color of the water tower. 7. Proposed Sign for Elk River Plaza The City Administrator indicated !that the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed sign for the Elk River Plaza at their June 25, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting. The City Administrator further indicated that the Planning Commission generally agreed that the sign was well designed but that the scale may not be appropriate and may have a detrimental affect on the surrounding properties. Mr. Del Blocher, president of Blocher Outdoor Advertising, Inc., was present and he informed the City Council that the height of the sign was forty six to forty eight feet overall and further indicated that the height was determined by the size of the letter stating Elk River Mall and the position of the sign in contrast to Highway 169. Mr. Blocher further indicated that the sign would be thirty feet away from the building and stated that the sign was going next to the sidewalk area. Mr. Blocher further indicated that the sign was approximately 450 feet from Highway 169. Mr. Blocher stated that the lettering on the sign would be three feet,nine inches in size. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that on the site plan she had noted there were three locations shown for signage and was questioning whether there would be two other signs going in after this sign was approved. Mr. Blocher stated that this sign would be the only sign if it were approved by the City Council. Mr. Blocher further stated that because of the size of this sign, it would be taking the place of the other two proposed signs. ~ ~v . ~ COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSEDLSIGN FOR THE ELK RIVER/BY BLOCHER OUTDOOR ADVERTISING INC. WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THIS BE THE ONLY SIGN IN THE ELK RIVER MALL AND FURTHER THAT THE SIGN BE SIXTEEN FEET BY FORTY-TWO FEET IN SIZE. COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether the Planning Commission was aware of the loca tion where the proposed sign was to be placed. The City Adminis trator indicated that he felt the Planning Commission was not aware of the exact location where the sign was to be placed. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Discussion was carried on regarding the signage to be placed on the outside of the mall for each individual retailer. Mr. Blocherdndicated that the letters will all be of the same color scheme and that the residents will have a choice of three different tlypes of lettering to choose from.