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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 August 10, 2005 ------------------------------------ 8.3.A. Policy Issues – Advertising Signs in City Parks Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared with the Commission a recommendation to prohibit mobile advertising signs in the City of Elk River Parks. This would also include City departments as well. Commissioner Kuester asked what has been advertised. Mr. Maertz shared that the County Fair, 4 of July Celebration and the Ice Arena’s annual th Craft Fair are a few examples of what is advertised. Currently the organization goes through the city to obtain a permit. If this policy change were to take affect, the organization would have to approach MnDOT. Mr. Maertz stated that the events or organizations are worthy; however, the signs do detract from the aesthetics of the park and he believes that private businesses may step up and allow the organizations to advertise on their property. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO PROHIBIT MOBILE ADVERTISING SIGNS IN CITY OF ELK RIVER PARKS. Commissioner Polston-Hork agreed that the signs do detract from the aesthetics of the park but asked if we could distinguish between informational signs for rental situations and advertising events on a larger scale with outside organizations. Council Member Gumphrey asked how other cities handle advertising and shared a concern that residents would not be able to put temporary signs when renting park facilities such as Trott Brook Barn. Commissioner Anderson suggested that there be more investigation into this policy and look at doing a kiosk to advertise events. Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Parks Planner suggested a policy that would allow the signs to only be on the property the rental is taking place, for example, a business would have to keep their signs on their property. Mr. Maertz will investigate other city policies and bring back a new policy for discussion. COMMISSIONER PETERSON WITHDRAWS MOTION AND ANDERSON AGREED. 8.3.B. Culvert upgrade CR 77 Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared with the Commission that the Tiller Corporation will be installing a culvert for their conveyors under CR 77 and the City has the opportunity to pay $80,000 for an upgraded size to allow for a future pedestrian underpass. Staff recommends using $80,000 in park dedication funds to upgrade the culvert, which will help as a catalyst for future trail development in this corridor. Commissioner Kuester asked where people would be walking or biking from.