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<br />EDA BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Consider Participation in Sunfish Commons Sign Plan <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated that at the last meeting, the Ramsey EDA <br />discussed the Sunfish Lake Boulevard construction project and the potential impacts of the <br />installation of the median. <br /> <br />Chair Riley arrived at the meeting at 7:05 a.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development CoordinCl,tor Sullivan stated that today's special meeting was to review <br />the actual costs for the sign plan proposed by Gaughan Companies and to discuss what, if any, <br />possible level of cost participation,the City will give. He stated that his goal is to not end the <br />meeting any later than 7:45 a.m. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer asked how many feet it will be to make the electrical connection to the sign and <br />what amp service the sign will need. <br /> <br />Mr. Hebert stated that the electrical service will run from the mechanical room in Sunfish <br />Commons, near TNT Liquors, out to the sign, which is approximately 75 feet. <br /> <br />Chair Riley asked about the proposed LED display sign and how that will help mitigate the <br />potential impact of the median. <br /> <br />Mr. Hebert stated that the LED sign will help the tenants of the building because in retail it is <br />important to have access, visibility, and the ability to advertise. He stated that the LED sign <br />would allow the tenants to advertise specific specials or items. He stated that their concept is for <br />each tenant to participate in being on the marquis sign in some way. <br /> <br />Mr. Gandel stated that the owners group are not big fans of the black, portable, temporary signs <br />with the neon lettering. He stated that the LED sign would give the tenants the ability to change <br />or amend the message on a regular basis. <br /> <br />Member Jeffrey asked if the LED sign would eliminate the use of the portable, temporary, neon <br />SIgns. <br /> <br />Mr. Gandel stated that they have been pretty liberal with the temporary signs, but feels that they <br />can certainly cut back on them with the LED sign. <br /> <br />Member Elvig asked if the temporary signs on trailers have been an issue. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan stated that there have been a lot of businesses <br />using this temporary signage. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer stated that he thinks usually there are only I or 2 of these temporary signs at a <br />time. <br /> <br />Economic Development AuthoritylMarch 20, 2008 <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />2 <br />