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The Board discussed the price, quality and size of the signs. <br /> <br />Member LeTourneau commented based on the discussion he recommends the EDA proceed with <br />the signage, rather than amenities in the business parks. <br /> <br />Member Strommen commented the Board did not have the benefit of input from Member Elvig <br />and Consultant Mulrooney at the last meeting. She feels the Board now has answers they were <br />looking for at the last meeting. <br /> <br />Economic Development/TIF Specialist Sullivan indicated the Board has already gone through <br />the process of identifying three sign types. He inquired if the sign types should be brought back <br />before the EDA or if one sign type can be chosen. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer inquired if there would be benefit in going to some of the tenants with the three <br />sign types the EDA has chosen. Member Elvig replied this was done in Anoka and it was a <br />mistake due to the differing opinions. He suggested the City look at these signs in terms of the <br />continuity. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley suggested smaller signs could be utilized that would tie in with a larger sign <br />for the City. <br /> <br />The consensus of the EDA was to direct staffto proceed in the direction of signage for the <br />business parks, rather than amenities, and to set aside an area for a sign at Zero Zone. <br /> <br />Case #3: Spring Business Network Meeting <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated the Spring Business Network Meeting will be scheduled for <br />some time in March, will be held in the morning, and will include a catered breakfast. Staff <br />would like to begin contacting desired speakers to verify availability and cost. Staff hopes to <br />secure a speaker and set a specific date for the meeting by mid January. In the Board's packet is <br />a list of keynote speakers that the City could hire. She requested direction as to how much <br />should be budgeted for this and the theme the EDA would like to be portrayed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley commented a governmental type of speaker would be a good theme. Member <br />Steffen noted politicians do not charge for their appearances. <br /> <br />Member Elvig suggested demographics be discussed, which could be addressed by Chairman <br />Bell or Natalie Steffen of the Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald commented Chairman Bell of the Metropolitan Council is a very good <br />speaker. She indicated they may be able to have two speakers if there is not a charge for the <br />speakers. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/December 8, 2004 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />