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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 2010 Keis indicated that he would support sign colors that were consistent with the Architectural Guidelines, but did not want to see numerous letter colors used. The sign panels should all be lit and should provide for some consistency. He also agreed that there should be some improvements made to the sign structure itself, such as wrapping the outer poles. Blesener suggested the use of brick on the poles up to the bottom of the sign panels. Montour agreed noting that this would provide for an appearance closer to a monument sign. Montour suggested some consistency with letter size and font, if possible. McGraw noted that this sign has a big impact on the area, and felt the sign should be upgraded. McGraw stated that he would like to see signage consistency and uniformity between the various tenant signs. McGraw felt the sign should not detract from the area, but should be an aesthetic improvement. McGraw felt that the pictures presented this evening were not pleasing to the eye. Grootwassink indicated that he was agreeable to using additional brick on the sign as well as wrapping the poles or painting them so they blend into the background of the sign. McGraw felt that adding some width to the bottom portion of the poles below the signage would enhance the appearance of the sign. Grootwassink felt that could be accomplished without impeding traffic visibility. He also indicated that he would put together some more lettering designs and color schemes for City staff review. Council asked Grootwassink's timeframe for completing the signage improvements. He indicated that he would hope to make the improvements in the spring after meeting with his tenants and finalizing the signage design. The City Administrator summarized some of the signage parameters that would have to be met, based on the Council's discussion. Those include a dark sign background color, lighter lettering color with alternating colors between signs, consistency in lettering, lettering to be internally lit, and enhancement of the pylon sign poles through the use of brick and wrapping. Given that Mr. Grootwassink hoped to construct the sign in the spring, the Council felt that action could be tabled on this matter until he had a sign plan finalized with his tenants. The Council noted that they were supportive of the additional square footage, but wanted to ensure that the aesthetics of the sign were more appealing and Architectural Guidelines were met. The Administrator indicated that Mr. Grootwassink would be required to sign a 60 -day waiver in order for this matter to be tabled. Grootwassink indicated that he would sign a waiver, and would then begin 4