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CASE # REVIEW RELOCATION AND CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR REFURBISHMENT OF HIGHWAY 10 MARQUIS SIGN By: Darren Lazan, Development Manager Background: Currently, the only site identification signage on the HRA property is the sign at Sunwood and Ramsey that has seen it's better days. As part of the Branding effort, as well as to provide adequate contact information to potential buyers and residents, we would like to construct a number of informational signs and entry monuments on the project site. These would: ^ Dress up the corners of the property ^ Provide relevant sale or leasing contact information ^ Identify the entry points to the project ^ Support the brand identity and promote the project ^ Welcome new businesses/residential projects At a previous meeting example sign configurations, illustrations, rough cost estimates for potential sign installations, and an area plan with proposed locations were provided for your consideration. While completing a more comprehensive package based on your feedback, an opportunity to acquire an existing pylon sign from another construction site has been presented to the team. This site in Vadnais Heights has a 12'x30' steel pylon sign structure with a 10'x20' backlight cabinet for illuminated panel signage. The structure is in relatively good shape and appears to be structurally sound. The estimated value of the sign is approximately $10,000 - 20,000. The cost to move the sign to the public works yard is currently estimated at $3000-4000. We are currently preparing a proposed design (sketch attached) to rehab and redress the sign as well as install the sign adjacent to Highway 10 near the Municipal Center. Estimates for the rehab effort will be provided at a future HRA meeting for approval. Development Team Recommendation: Because this is a time sensitive item, we have sought feedback form a couple members and directed a contractor to coordinate the removal and transport of this sign to the public works garage. The development team asks that the HRA approve this expenditure and direct the team to prepare rehab and installation options and budgets for consideration at a future meeting. HRA Action: Approve the costs to transport the existing pylon sign to the public works yard, and direct the development team to prepare options and budgets for the rehabilitation and installation of the sign on the project site.