Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/05/2013

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entrance monument that puts value into the brand and is far different than a sign because it creates the image that Ramsey wants to be. He stated he wanted to raise the issue that there is a difference between a sign and a monument. Mayor Strommen agreed and stated more discussion may be needed on whether additional directional signage is needed to orient people going to The Draw or a monument sign. She noted that in addition, some drivers do not notice The Draw signage along Highway 10 due to the other clutter and miss the turn. Park & Recreation Commission Chair Shryock stated these are all good comments and the Park & Recreation Commission is mindful of expense. She stated she is confident that staff will work to find something that is economical and attractive, noting there is unique signage at other City parks and this monument sign will be in keeping with the brand and lifestyle the City is trying to create as well as identifiers. Park & Recreation Commission Chair Shryock agreed more discussion is needed. Councilmember Tossey stated he typed "The Draw" into his Google map application, noting it is easy to find the location. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated staff will put together a pallet of choices for way - finding signage as well as a monument sign that will serve a number of purposes for many decades. In addition, the new reader boards that can be moved around to capture people's attention, will be used to educate people about programming He noted people only need way - finding signs the first time they are coming to The Draw. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood continued presentation of 2013 CIP park projects. Councilmember Elvig asked if there is a camera on the Elmcrest Park underpass. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood answered in the affirmative and stated it works well and the only vandalism incidents are similar to that at the ramp with a broken light and painting. Councilmember Backous asked if resident complaints have diminished Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained there are peaks and valleys with complaints but the big and continuous issue is with litter. Councilmember Elvig stated his concern with parking and flow problems at Central Park and danger for children and pedestrians coming to and from the playing fields. He supported moving that project forward. Councilmember Backous asked about the plan for the future road alignment. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood displayed a site plan of Central Park, noting the location of two chokers, which had been used successfully at Elmcrest Park, and one -way traffic pattern that may address some of the concerns raised by Councilmember Elvig. City Council Work Session / February 5, 2013 Page 7 of 18