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Mayor LeTourneau asked what the landscape of the highway will look like when the bridges and overpasses come through. He asked staff for an update on the planning process which would allow placement of this sign to be determined. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that this will take time to unfold and this gives the City the opportunity to get ahead of this, noting that it would be one to two years before construction would most likely occur. He stated that the Armstrong interchange is complete and the alignment for that section has been determined. He stated that because most of the retail within the COR is concentrated near Armstrong, that are would be the likely location. Councilmember Riley commented that the EDA received the presentation and brought forward many of the same comments. He stated that the idea was to get information and determine the type of interest there would be in this concept. Councilmember Specht stated that he would be interested in discussion on the community sign and whether there would be an opportunity for businesses to advertise on that sign. He stated that the staff report mentions national retailers as the main source of profit and noted that he would prefer to support something that could be utilized by local retailers. Councilmember Menth commented that this will take time and he sees a benefit in continuing the discussion as this would provide an opportunity for businesses to advertise. Motion by Councilmember Menth, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #20-246 Directing Staff to Prepare a Request for Interest/Qualifications for a Dynamic Display Billboard for Retail Advertising Along Highway 10 Near the COR. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated that this is just a request for interest and provides the City with more information it can consider before determining whether or not this would be desired. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she agrees that signage is an issue along the highway but believes that this idea is premature. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Menth, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmembers Musgrove and Specht. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #20-263 Renewing Enrollment in the Livable Communities Program Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to renew enrollment in the program. Councilmember Riley stated that the staff report states that Riverstone South may be eligible for multiple grants and asked for details. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that some of the smaller lots abutting the solar garden may qualify for infrastructure or innovative approaches. He highlighted some of the other City Council / November 10, 2020 Page 10 of 13