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EDC Minutes <br /> February 26, 2008 <br /> Page 3 of 10 <br /> • <br /> Chair Kunkel asked everyone to continue reviewing the document and send comments to City <br /> Planner Lehnhoff or Asst. City Administrator Simon. He indicated he would like this item on <br /> the next EDC agenda as well. <br /> DISCUSSION ON GATEWAY SIGNS <br /> Asst. City Administrator Simon included information on signage quotes in the agenda packets <br /> that were distributed earlier. The information he has obtained so far is from a company called <br /> "Fast Signs". One of the things he was concerned about was the price per sign which appeared <br /> to be around $8,000 or $9,000. Asst. City Administrator Simon indicated asked Fast Signs to <br /> work on the pricing and they have now sent different signage options with different pricing. <br /> Asst. City Administrator Simon noted if the group is interested in one particular design, he could <br /> pursue that design and possibly get a mock up of it built. The group could then start talking <br /> more seriously about the project. He noted if the group knows of any other companies to contact <br /> for information and pricing to let him know. <br /> Councilmember Holden informed Asst. City Administrator Simon that the locations for these <br /> signs have already been designated by the Planning Commission in previous discussions. Rob <br /> inquired as to the locations. Councilmember Holden indicated she could not remember exactly <br /> all of them and thought there were 7-10 spaces designated for these signs through the City. <br /> • Chair Kunkel asked if the locations were prioritized. Councilmember Holden did not recall. <br /> Asst. City Administrator Simon noted the agenda packet did include a document called the EDC <br /> Strategic Plan document which references the Gateway Signs. He noted staff would go back and <br /> check some other documents for references to this sign project and would send that information <br /> out to the group as well, including the predetermined locations of the signs. <br /> Chair Kunkel asked about the structure of these signs and if there has been any design work <br /> performed. Councilmember Holden indicated a resident by the name of Derek Hames has <br /> performed design work on the signs. He has previously helped the City by designing our City <br /> logo as well as other items. Asst. City Administrator Simon indicated he would touch base with <br /> Mr. Hames. Chair Kunkel thought it would be helpful to have an independent person like Mr. <br /> Hames to look at the designs and provide feedback. Councilmember Holden indicated Mr. <br /> Hames had originally designed the last neighborhood signs. <br /> Rob wondered if the City has money budgeted for these signs. Asst. City Administrator Simon <br /> indicated he thought there was about $10,000 in the budget for Gateway Signage. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she recalled $10,000 was budgeted for the construction of <br /> three signs. <br /> Ed asked if these signs would require the City to open up a bidding process. Asst. City <br /> Administrator Simon indicated an amount of$10,000 it is not required. Ed noted it would still <br /> be appropriate to get competitive quotations on these signs. <br />