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Councilmember Heinrich stated that she likes the patriotic aspect but wondered if it would make more sense to reduce the number and install on every other pole rather than every pole. Councilmember Riley commented that it would be a wonderful addition, but this looks like a lot of flags. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the picture identifies the light poles or the location of the flags. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that the map identifies all of the light poles, but the focus would be around the City Hall area and provided additional details. He stated that they would not propose flags on every light pole. He stated that they could start on a smaller scale with about 25 flags to see how it looks and could always build the program up. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she loves this idea but has concern with the yearly cost and would like more information on that. She stated that she would also like information on where the flags would be stored when they are not displayed. Councilmember Menth stated that this would come down to the question of when more is better. He stated that City Hall does have a flagpole and wanted the City to be cautious of diluting the image of the flag. He used the example of car sale lots that place multiple flags in attempt to sell more vehicles. Councilmember Specht agreed that it would be great to start on a smaller scale with 25 flags and build on that as sponsorship is gained. Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council to continue to move forward with this concept program. City Administrator Ulrich confirmed that the next step would be to continue discussions with Connexus. 7.07: Adopt Resolution #20-040 Approving Listing of Northern Seven (7) Acres of Lot 1, Block 1, Bury and Carlson Addition Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to of the EDA and Public Works Committee to reduce the listing area to the northern seven acres to allow time for the final plans and specifications for the future public works campus to be completed. The Public Works Committee asked to re-evaluate the listing once preliminary plans are completed for the project and will then consider adding back in the additional 1.9 acres. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she simply wanted additional information on the spacing of the land, the timing of when the public works campus design would be known, as well as the time the land would be listed on the market. City Council / February 24, 2020 Page 8 of 9