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Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />At the July 31, 2024 EDC meeting, members of the EDC discussed the request from the EDA and <br />concluded that the discussion should be delayed to a future discussion as the EDC was working <br />on in-person business visits and developing a work plan. <br /> <br />Included with this memo are maps that identify existing, previously identified, and potentially new <br />gateway sign locations (Attachment B). It should be noted that with some of the previously <br />identified and new locations that the City may not have sufficient right-of-way for placement of a <br />gateway sign. The City would need to acquire additional right-of-way or obtain an easement from <br />the Property Owner for installation. These are merely potential locations selected at a high-level <br />for consideration without an analysis for feasibility. <br /> <br />Additional steps required for the installation of additional signs includes a thorough review and <br />discussion on priority location(s), current pricing, conceptual design (i.e. city branding), <br />completion of a feasibility study and potential acquisition of additional right-of-way or easements <br />from property owners for installation. <br /> <br />Discussion <br /> <br />With the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget discussions, the City Council is <br />seeking feedback from the EDC on the future installation of gateway signs. The 2024-2028 Capital <br />Improvement Plan has benchmarks for the construction of gateway signs in 2025 and 2027 <br />(Attachment A). <br /> <br />Based on this information, staff seeks direction from the EDC on handling gateway signs. <br />Direction has been given for the EDC to provide comments by March 2027. <br /> <br />Questions for the EDC to consider – <br />- Where are the gateways to the city for businesses? <br />- Where are the gateways to the city for residents? <br /> <br />- Review the map of potential sign locations <br />o Any comments on the proposed locations? <br />o Any comments on the potential locations? <br />o Any new locations to be considered? <br /> <br />- Are there other suggestions for gateway signage? <br /> <br />EDC feedback related to signage <br />- Suggest banners/flags on light posts along County Road E (historic precedence) <br /> <br />Next Steps <br /> <br />Staff will summarize EDC feedback and may bring it back to a future EDC meeting for <br />verification. EDC may consider approving recommendations for gateway signage at a future <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Budget Impact <br /> <br />N/A <br /> <br />