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Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. <br /> Commissioner Ramsey questioned if there are limitations by the City Code and if this would be <br /> allowed if it was a private ramp. He said he considered the lighting unnecessary. <br /> Executive Director Nelson explained this use would fall into the temporary signage part of the <br /> code. She noted the signage allotment on the ramp is not being exceeded. <br /> Commissioner Tossey stated he preferred to not spend $5,000 on signs but would support the <br /> lighting. <br /> Commissioner Strommen questioned whether more or new businesses would be added to the <br /> banners. <br /> Development Manager Lazan responded the businesses are currently being listed free of charge. <br /> The City is promoting the new businesses to show the activity in the City but if there are 100 <br /> more banners, consideration should be given to add information to them. He noted the <br /> freestanding construction signs previously approved by the Commission cost $800 each. He <br /> deferred in ordering the second sign in anticipation of considering the proposed signs for $250 <br /> each. <br /> Commissioner Strommen stated she preferred to be fair to businesses in adding them to the <br /> banners. She asked if things change, would the banners be rotated out. Commissioner <br /> Strommen indicated she would support holiday lights to create a festive atmosphere iri favor of <br /> banners. <br /> Commissioner Backous suggested that approving parts of this proposal would be better than <br /> voting no on the entire package. <br /> Commissioner Wise stated any new business must be bannered. <br /> Chairperson Elvig agreed that holiday lighting is a nice idea. <br /> Commissioner McGlone suggested offering businesses the chance to buy a strand of lights for a <br /> tree, or a similar program. He agreed to approach organizations to start this program. <br /> Commissioner Backous questioned whether the banners really advertise businesses. <br /> Development Manager Lazan answered the intent of the first round of banners was that closer to <br /> build out there would be three full sets. The first round was to recognize businesses are here. <br /> There is not much benefit to each specific business, but it reinforces that there is activity in the <br /> City and supports the overall identity of the property. The initial idea was to get 50 banners <br /> ready for the VA ground breaking. This concept would eventually carry into the Special <br /> Services District. <br /> Housing and Redevelopment Authority / October 11, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />