Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/24/2018

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Councilmember Shryock stated that she prefers the concrete base over the wood or metal options. She asked if the signage would be spotlighted. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there could be halo lighting in some of the options or spotlighting could also be done. Councilmember Shryock stated that her idea of streetscaping included more elements than just signage and therefore was disappointed with the case. She stated that her idea of streetscaping would include lighting, plantings, benches and would provide consistency throughout the community. She stated that this plan should also tie into the parks. She suggested a few additional locations where signage could be helpful that were not included in the suggestions. She stated that she would prefer to either have a complete streetscape plan or retitle this as a signage plan. Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked if this is a component of a larger plan that will eventually create a manual type document including all those elements. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the intention is to build upon the plan and build a methodical approach using the resources that the City has. He noted that this would simply be the basics and create a standard pallet that can be added upon over time. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he would be appreciative with direction from the Council for the parks signage. He stated that the signs and monuments can migrate to a more standardized branding. He noted that there are outdated signs and monuments within the parks that need updating but it would be helpful to have direction on the branding. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he believed that the Council had already created standards for signage and asked why that is not being used. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that there were standards for The COR signage but some of the materials had become too expensive. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he does not prefer the wood sign design. Councilmember Riley stated that he likes the metal options and would like to consider maintenance and lifespan of the signs and materials. He stated that it is important for the signs to be lit, especially with lesser daylight in the winter months. He stated that he would like to see consistent sign designs within the park as well. Councilmember Shryock stated that in regard to the metal signs, it can become hard to read, using the example of the Central Park sign. She stated that there should be high contrast for readability. City Council Work Session/July 24,2018 Page 2 of 7