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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 1996 only face west. LaValle asked the cost difference between a single- sided sign and a double-sided sign. The City Administrator estimated that difference at about $1~500. Morelan stated that he was not sure this was an identif.ication sign, but rather a monument sign. Scalze felt the sign was an identification sign that is not a location sign. The sign is also an historical monument displaying when the City was settled. Scalze felt Option 1 was preferable, noting that the sign can be incorporated into the flag pole area, resulting in one area of focus. LaValle pointed out that there is wiring already in place to the flag poles, which would save the cost of running electrical wire to another area of the lawn. LaValle also pointed out the $1,500 savings in having a one-sided sign. Scalze pointed out that many people travel back and forth on Little Canada Road. Therefore, she felt a lot o£ people cominq from the east would be able to enjoy the sign. LaValle did not feel sign placement was a question of snubbing anyone livinq on the east or west of City Hall. Fahey noted that the Council is assuming most of the traffic comes from the west. Fahey suggested perhaps the sign should face east. Scalze pointed out the entrance to City Hall is off Noel Drive. Therefore, anyone coming to City Hall must turn the corner at Little Canada Road and Noel Drive. Morelan pointed out that the entrance to City Hall faces west. Eahey felt the purpose of a two-sided sign would be to make it a locational sign for people coming to City Hall. ,Now the discussion is Por a one-sided sign, which Fahey viewed as basically a monument siqn. Fahey felt Option Two was a better location and would provide visibility of the sign from both the east and the west. Scalze stated that she could go either way, and 8