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,-A ENHILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: June 15, 2011 EDC Agenda Item 3.0 �I TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director J{} SUBJECT: Gateway Signs The City Council discussed gateway signs at the April 18, 2011, work session meeting. The types of signs that have been discussed to date generally fall into three categories: 1. An aluminum or high-density urethane sign mounted on two posts (Attachment A). The cost estimate for this type of sign is approximately $5,000 to $6,000 including installation. • 2. An aluminum sign on a solid aluminum base (Attachment B). The cost estimate for this type of sign is approximately $12,000 to $14,000 including installation. 3. A sign with a masonry (brick or stone) base (Attachment C). The cost estimate for this type of sign is approximately $20,000 to $25,000 including installation. The City Council discussed the types of signs and the importance of the signs making a positive statement about the community. Although no vote was taken, a majority of Councilmembers appeared to prefer a sign with a masonry base, and felt that a cost of$20,000 to $25,000 was acceptable for a high-quality sign. Potential Sign Locations Eight proposed sign locations have been identified (Attachment D). At the April 18 meeting, some Councilmembers expressed a concern that the total cost of signs, assuming masonry-base signs were chosen, was too high and asked whether some of the eight potential locations had a lower priority. A masonry-base sign is proposed at the southwest corner of the intersection of County Road E and Lexington Avenue. An agreement with the developer stipulates that the developer will fund and install the sign base, and the City will install the sign face at a cost of approximately$10,000 to $13,000. The sign will be installed when the "pod"buildings are redeveloped. The Planning • City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission June 15, 2011 Page I of 2