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Special City Council Meeting July 8, 1996 6.6. Discussion on Historic Downtown,.Sianfar~ ~ackson ,S_q.g._gre. Park Sign Page 4 Myrne Beck, representing the Rivers Edge Downtown Development Corporation addressed the Council regarding the placement of two signs along Highway 10 that read "Historic Downtown". She stated that the cost for the signs is $734.84 and requested the city to consider funding these signs. She also requested ;unding for the wood sign to be located in Jackson Square. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE FUNDING OF $750.00 FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ~UNDo $500.00 FOR THE JACKSON SQUARE SIGN AND $250.00 FOR THE SMALLER SIGNS, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE RIVERS EDGE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INSTALL THE SMALLER SIGNS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.7. Discussion Reqardinq Gazebo for Jackson Square Marly Glines, representing the Downtown Riverfront Commihee approached the Council to discuss the placement of a gazebo in tile downtown Jackson Square parking lot. Discussion was hem regarding the location, functionality, and cost of the gazebo. Marly Glines indicated that he is requesting authorization for the Jocation af the gazebo. Mayor Duitsman Cared that this proposal should be reviewed by the HRA. He fur;her indicated he did not feel there has been enough study done to see if the gazebo fits in the overall design of the downtovcn area. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THE GAZEBO AS INDICATED ON THE MAP PROVIDED BY MARLY GLINES. COUNClLMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Duifsman opposed. 6.9. Meadowvale Heiqhts Trails Park and Recreation Commission Chair Dana Anderson stated that several residents appeared at the last Park and Recreation Commission meeting in opposition to the proposed hiking/biking trails far the Meadowvale Heights area. He indicated that based upon the feelings of fl~e residents, the Park and Recreation Commission is recommending removal of ~ portion of the trail. He stated that the concern of the residents was based on the trail running along the front yards and driveways of residential property. Dana Anderson indicated that staff is recommending removal of the Class 5 base that has been installed on the trail areas and that the city retain the easements for future park use. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the development project was approved with the inclusion of the trail and did not feel it was appropriate to remove the trail at this time. Councilmember Farber indicated that the trail was not necessary as the area is an isolated neighborhood. He suggested that trails or sidewalks be installed by the developer prior to homes being built in order to avoid 1his type of situation.