Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/12/2019

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Community Development Director Gladhill estimated that the City received about $7,500. He stated that sign was pretty low quality and it would be a cost of about $25,000 for the planned design which is much more durable and sturdier. Councilmember Riley stated that the Council has discussed this multiple times. He asked if the question is on dollars, as the design has already been chosen. He stated that the Highway 47 sign needs to be replaced and thought the Council already chose a good design. He stated that he is comfortable with the direction they have been going and the cost estimate of$25,000 to $40,000. Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that the proposed location for the Highway 47 sign would be the same. She asked if the landscaping would be included in the cost, noting the ongoing maintenance that would be needed. She stated that perhaps less landscaping would be an option to save funds. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that landscaping would be labor intensive as hand watering would be needed. He stated that in the past the sign was not metered and if lighting is going to be added that would need to be metered and would have a cost of about $15 per month. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the landscaping would not have to be added. He stated that it is a well-lit intersection and therefore the City would not have to light the sign. He stated that the County is currently in the process of developing plans to improve this intersection. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she agrees with the prior Council that chose this design option for the sign. She agreed that the ornamental flowers and plantings, or anything that would need more maintenance should be eliminated. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would like to see some spot lighting for the sign, rather than internal lighting. Councilmember Shryock stated that she would assume that this sign would not be within County right-of-way and asked if the concern would be that the sign would need to be moved for equipment. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that perhaps the City can work with Speedway to have the sign located on private property to minimize the impact on the sign. Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would hate to spend any money on a sign until staff is aware of the plans of the County for the intersection. He stated that it appears there is consensus on the design, with the addition of spot lighting and elimination of landscaping. Councilmember Musgrove stated that perhaps solar lighting could be utilized. City Council Work Session/March 12,2019 Page 4 of 9