11-29-94 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 1994 The Administrator suggested that the Council discuss the 10~ Fund and asked for comments and direction regarding the Committee~s recommendations. Morelan stated that he did not want to authorize expenditures for more money than the City has on hand. The Administrator replied that purchases would be held in abeyance until the City had the dollars. Hanson asked the Council~s impressions of the City entrance sign on Edgerton Street. The Council felt the sign was too high and too small. Pedersen felt that the color as well may have something to do with the fact that the sign is difficult to see. The Administrator reported that the Community Pride Committee has identified nine locations for these signs. The Committee felt that 9 signs and 2 extras should be ordered at one time in order to save costs. It is their estimate that the budget amount may have to be increased to $9,500 or $9,600 to accomplish this. Pedersen pointed out that the Committee was not enthusiastic about the City Center informational sign. Estimated cost of that sign is $35,000. Scalze stated that she was more comfortable with a monument-type sign. Morelan stated that he was comfortable with the 10% list as is. Scalze stated that she was not comfortable with going the whole distance in funding all the items. Scalze stated that she would like to approve $15,000 for the monument sign since that was allocated in 1994. Morelan pointed out that when the sign committee met it was agreed that a sign was required, and estimated cost would be $5,000 to $10,000. Another $5,000 to $10,000 was allocated for an informational sign. The sign committee's thoughts were to combine the two signs into one structure with an electronic message board that the City could use to advertise events. Morelan felt this would be a good expenditure, and pointed out that levy dollars would not be used to fund it. 11