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Councilmember Kuzma stated that he prefers the larger dynamic display as traffic on Highway 10 is moving at higher speeds and therefore the larger display will be more visible. He explained that The COR is not highly visible from Highway 10 and therefore it is important to have signage to pull in traffic from the highway. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she had no trouble reading the previous dynamic display on the Highway 10 sign and that is why she would not support the larger dynamic display. Mayor LeTourneau noted that the City was limited on the content that could be put on the previous dynamic display because of the size and therefore sometimes although the sign was readable, the full message could sometimes not be communicated to drivers. He asked for information on funding for the signage. Community Development Director Gladhill explained that this item was not included in the general fund budget and would be funded through the facilities fund. He explained that the facilities fund receives distributions from excess revenue at the end of the year and is used for facility improvements. Mayor LeTourneau noted that this would then not impact the 2019 budget and levy. Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional details on the facilities fund and how that fund can be used. She asked if the money in that fund could be used for the construction of a public works facility. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed the fund could be used for that purpose. Councilmember Musgrove asked for information on the sign location in regard to future construction of Highway 10 improvements. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the Ramsey Boulevard sign will need to be relocated when that project occurs but noted that the sign can be disassembled and reassembled when the project occurs. He stated that the Highway 10 sign location would not need to be moved under the current planning scenarios. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the City has done anything to create barriers to the sign, referencing the recent vehicle accident that occurred. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City has not looked at additional barriers as the sign is located a large distance from the road and the recent accident is very unique. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #19-107 Authorizing Payments for Highway 10 Signage Updates. City Council / July 9, 2019 Page 7 of 13