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EDC Minutes <br />March 17, 2010 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />A. Business Meeting Project Updates Updates from Commissioners (continued) <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated he would be more than happy to arrange a <br />meeting at a local business. He added that staff had several lists of local businesses that still <br />needed contact from the EDC. He felt the time spent on this initiative was well spent. <br />Mr. Huninghake suggested the owner of McDonald's be contacted to see if he was interested in <br />serving on the EDC or hosting an EDC meeting. The Commission was in favor of this <br />recommendation. <br />B. Gateway Sign Selection <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated the City has been discussing the idea of a <br />gateway sign for some time now. The 2010 capital improvement plan includes $10,000 for the <br />construction of a gateway sign. The prior location at Arden Plaza was on hold at this time until <br />the developer has an established timeline for redevelopment of the site. <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff reviewed the sign proposal quotes and building <br />materials. He recommended the proposal from SignArt which would be a four foot by eight foot <br />sign with raised lettering. There would be a potential for two aluminum gateway signs each at <br />$4,900. Staff then requested the EDC discuss and recommend potential locations for the <br />gateway sign. <br />Council Liaison Harpstead was in favor of the proposed aluminum sign as it would be moveable. <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the easiest locations to place a gateway sign <br />in at this time were: Cleveland Avenue and County Road D, Cleveland Avenue and County <br />Road E2, Highway 96 across from gas station, Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue, or Highway <br />51 and County Road E. <br />Discussion ensued regarding potential gateway sign locations. <br />Council Liaison Harpstead suggested one sign be placed at County Road E and Lexington <br />Avenue. As soon as the monument sign was completed, the aluminum sign could be moved to <br />another location. The Commission was in favor of this suggestion. <br />Community Development Director Lehnhoff suggested the EDC recommend a second sign <br />location to the Council as well. <br />Chair von Holtum suggested a sign be located across from Arden Manor. <br />Council Liaison wondered if Lexington Avenue and 694 would be a good location. <br />