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community events, business access signage during detours associated with construction projects, and notice of restrictions that the Police Department may require. City Eugineer Jankowski advised staff recommends that; (a) the attached draft policy be reviewed and recommended for adoption; (b) the City author/ze the purchase of sign making eqnipment in the amount of $20,000 to facilitate the production of these needed address signs as soon as possible; and (c) that staff identify and send notices to developers who are responsible , ['or the installation o£ these signs pursuant to their development agreements with the City. Public Works Director Olson stated the Police Depm'tment has indicated an interest to contribute some funds for this pt~rchase, and the Equipment Replacement Fund could be utilized as well. There could be an escrow required from developers if they choose to have the City produce the signs. Staff had discussed including this in the budget discussions for next year, but saw tl:ds as att opportm*ity to get the same equipment for hal£the cost. Chairperson Elvig snggested that it be highly encouraged that the signs be made by the City in order to eusure consistency. Public Works Director Olson replied it can be mandated that the City install the signs, but the City weald then be responsible lbr ali of the costs. Future development agreements can require that the City install the signs. Councilmember Olson inquired who will be responsible for making the signs. Public Works Supervisor Reamer replied the signs would be made by the Public Works Department. Pnblic Works Director Olson stated it should be clear that there will be strict enforcement of this. Even though the developers are not required to put these sikms in, staff will be as timely on this as possible. The recent 911 call that was received was in a subdivision that was very difficult to ]~iud. Letters will be sent to the developers with a three to font week timeframe allowed to meet the reqnirements. Chairperson Elvig suggested an explanation o£ the 911 incident could facilitate response from the developers. · Councilmembcr Olson contmented the developers may be happy to comply with this reqtfirement, as it should assist in people being able to locate their townhouses that a'e for sale. ChaitT~erson Elvlg inquired shout the appearance of the signs. Public YVorks Director Olson replied staff had considered that these would be normal street si~ns with address ra~lges. Motion hy Chaiq~erson Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend to City Colme/l that; (a) tile attached draft policy be reviewed and adopted; (b) the City authorize tlxe Public Works Committee / April 18, 2006 Page 5 of 10 -277-