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Crossing by Mn/DOT. At this time, the City may want to consider developing a more fitting <br />identification for the site. Mn/DOT is willing to place a sign and new identification. They would limit <br />the new name to some historical significance, event, or site. Some possible suggestions would be: <br /> <br />· Itasca Heights Settlement <br />· Kelley Farm <br />· Indian Encampments along Bowers Drive <br />· The River Crossing <br /> <br />The EDC discussed what item would be the best to represent the City and it was decided to find someone <br />who was involved in the history of the area to help develop a theme for the wayside rest. <br /> <br />Mr. Gromberg informed the Commission that Mayor Hardin has been involved with the Anoka County <br />Historical Society on recent events in the City. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Stafki and seconded by Chairperson Wagner to ask Mayor Hardin to develop a <br />theme or designation for the wayside rest. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wagner, Commissioners Kent, Stafki, and Nelson. Voting <br />No: None. Absent: Commissioners McGhee and Ullen. <br /> <br />The EDC continued the discussion regarding the wayside rest and the possibility of locating a new <br />monument sign on the site. This sign would be similar to the sign currently located at the 153rd and <br />Highway # 10 intersection. This sign would be located on the western-most boundary of the wayside rest. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Stafki and seconded by Chairperson Wagner to locate an additional entrance <br />sign along the western boundary of the City. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wagner, Commissioners Kent, Stafki, and Nelson. Voting <br />No: None. Absent: Commissioners McGhee and Ullen. <br /> <br />The EDC also discussed whether the City would have a use for the current monument sign located on the <br />McKay property. McKay's has expressed an interest in donating the sign and any required sign <br />easement. The City should only accept the sign if there is a use for it, so that it does not become a <br />problem for either McKay's or the City. The Commission proceeded to discuss the possible uses and <br />determined that the sign could be used as a community bulletin board. The sign should be modified to <br />identify it as a community bulletin board. It should also be modified to prevent the letters from being <br />stolen or changed. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Kent and seconded by Commissioner Stafki to accept the donation of the <br />McKay sign and to modify it to reflect the use as the community bulletin board. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wagner, Commissioners Kent, Stafki, and Nelson. Voting <br />No: None. Absent: Commissioners McGhee and Ullen. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nelson was excused at 7:32 p.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development Commission/January 4, 1996 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />