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MEMO: To: Economic Development Authority From: Katie Schlundt The idea to install banners on city light poles has been discussed for several years. In 2017 city staff performed extensive research on the subject and collected bids from two contractors, one being Main Street Design, Champlin, MN. There were several challenges that arose and should be considered or discussed before moving forward: 1. The light poles are very thin and cannot handle a lot of weight, therefore using a special spring -loaded bracket is recommended for wind -stress reduction. The bracket costs $105.00 per set. 2. The city does not own the proper equipment to hang the banners, such as a bucket truck. Other issues to consider are: 1. The overall budget and number of flags. 2. Flag designs 3. Change out schedule 4. Timing of purchase a. Purchase some now and some at a future date, or purchase all at once? 5. The logistics in changing out the flags. Commissioner Weatherhead has also completed extensive research on where and how to place the flags, with respect to the State of Minnesota and Anoka County. He has determined that: 1. No permits are necessary. 2. Minnesota Department of Transportation does not have setback requirements. 3. Banner sizes of 12"x36" and 18"x36" provide for street side placement and no overhang onto CSAH 14 (past the face of the curb), with a bottom banner height well above any intersection sight line concerns at Centerville Road and Main Street. (intersection design height of eye is 3.5' — bottom of banners would be above 8') 4. 12" wide banners will be needed on seven of the city's 44 light poles due to their proximity to the street and/or bike path. a. Right hand turn lane onto Dupre Road b. Right hand turn lane from east bound County Rd 14 to south bound Centerville Road 5. All other poles provide 4.5' feet of clearance from the face of the pole to the face of the curb. 6. Anoka County did not feel that the roadway slope/truck box clearance was a concern. Recommendation: Purchase the following banners from Main Street Design, Champlin, MN 18"x36" Custom Digital Design on Main Street Fabric (Includes Any Design Combination) at $77.00 each. 12"x36" Custom Digital Design on Main Street Fabric (Includes Any Design Combination) at $XXX each. Wind Spilling Springload Bracket System with Adjustable Banding at $105.00 per set. All banners have a 3-year warranty, and can last up to 10 years if cared for properly. Before banners are printed, up to 10 changes are allowed for no charge. Once the order is placed, the banners will be delivered in two weeks.