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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 03, 2008 Page 20 more-durable composite type material. Mr. Schwartz noted that, at the request of Councilmember Roe, smaller metal signs that could be located at other locations and entry points, depending on graphics, could be installed for between $200 and $600 each. Mr. Schwartz noted that various representatives from some service organizations were present at tonight's meeting to provide comment to the City Council. Discussion included freeway right-of--way and the permit process; annual mainte- nance costs; anticipated life expectancy of the signs at 10-15 years with minimal maintenance anticipated; landscaping provisions and associated costs; and cost- sharing or city-funding sources. Public Comment Joe Glen Fadden, Post Commander, Roseville VFW Post 7555 Mr. Fadden spoke in support of the signs; noting that this would alert residents and visitors that there was still a VFW in Roseville. Mr. Fadden noted that the organization already donated money to many different organizations and causes in the City (including ball clubs, teams and other causes); in addition to doing things for the City of Roseville as well. Mr. Fadden encouraged the City Council to vote for the signs. Cliff Gustafson, Rosetown Memorial Legion Post Mr. Gustafson opined that the proposed service emblems/logos were of high qual- ity, distributed by their national organization, and were a thing of pride as mem- bers traveled throughout the state, as well as a source of competition among posts. Mayor Klausing asked if Mr. Gustafson could speak to whether the membership intended contributing to the signs. Mr. Gustafson noted that he could not speak for the Post; however, noted that the more publicity available to the Post, the more members they had. Councilmember Pust questioned if Posts in other communities contributed to those Welcome signs. Mr. Gustafson advised that he was unable to say how many Posts had made con- tributions; noting that the goal was to bring support to and involvement with the community, and that it was dong through a number of ways. Mr. Gustafson fur- ther noted that Post funds were limited and used for numerous programs and do- nations; while noting that gambling funds were governed by the MN Gambling Board. Joe Glen Fadden Mr. Fadden advised that at their organization's recent meeting, funds had been al- located to pay for the service club emblems; and that if something was needed for