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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1995 questions. Scalze reported that she has heard from residential property owners in the area of City Hall who are opposed to signage that would include a scrolling message. These property owners prefer the area to look as residential as possible. Pedersen felt the proposed question format was not proper for a community survey. LaValle did not believe that funding sources needed to be discussed. Fahey suggested that perhaps the survey should ask if residents know where City Hall is located, and how many feel they need informational signs at locations other than City Hall to let them know about City functions. Fahey suggested that if everyone knows where City Hall is, perhaps there is no need to spend $15,000 for a monument sign. Fahey suggested that if the City wanted such a sign, perhaps there are volunteers willing to construct it. Pedersen suggested that if the survey shows that residents do not know what is going on in the City, then the Council needs to discuss what needs to be done. Fahey stated that if the survey shows that 80% of residents know what is going on in the City, then perhaps there is no need to put up a sign with an electronic message. It was pointed out that the City distributes information in its newsletter, as well as flyers to school children. Fahey suggested that the survey ask if residents have adequate access to information related to City events, as well as ask if residents know where City Hall is. At least three Council Members were agreeable. Fahey also suggested a question asking if residents have sufficient sources of information regarding City meetings, registrations, and other civic and recreation program activities. At least three Council Members agreed to this question. Fahey suggested a question asking if residents favored 16