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Councilmember Kuzma stated he receives many comments that residents do not know the <br />location of The Draw so he supports signage. <br />Councilmember Backous stated he would support considering this type of signage as one of the <br />finishing touches. He asked if there were cheaper options, such as a spotlight during the concert <br />series to draw attention and recognition. He stated the sign on Ramsey Boulevard makes sense <br />because the City wants to attract businesses but he thinks this consideration is premature. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood offered the option of considering <br />the sign on Ramsey Boulevard and saving the kiosk for later consideration. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau agreed there is a lot of work remaining in The COR but The Draw <br />is a functioning element and missing some identification so he can justify the need for additional <br />signage and understands how funding would be allocated. He stated he supports both signs as <br />recommended and asked if the kiosks would advertise upcoming events. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood displayed the proposed kiosk and <br />noted the area that can contain "coming soon" information. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau supported the continuing informational element of the kiosk. <br />Mayor Strommen stated she thinks the signs are fine and agrees the City has invested in the park <br />and should finish its identity. She also thinks that just adding two signs may not fix the issue and <br />there are other options, as mentioned by Councilmember Backous. She stated another concern is <br />that there is a brand identity issue because The COR and The Draw sound similar and the logo <br />color difference is too subtle. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated in the future, the City will <br />be considering changes to some street sign blades to provide additional wayfinding and to divide <br />The COR into districts. <br />Mayor Strommen stated it may be a matter of timing, as mentioned by Councilmember Backous. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood asked if staff should move forward <br />to obtain competitive quotes to address that concern of Councilmember Elvig, and allow staff to <br />work on innovative ideas to draw attention to The DRAW. <br />The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to proceed on a scope and cost for the two signs. <br />3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br />Noted. <br />City Council Work Session / April 9, 2013 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />