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• • • Lino Lakes Public Services Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 tV 5 -1".1-n? C� Memorandum To: Mayor Bergeson and City Council Members From: Rick De Gardner, Public Services Director Date: September 2, 2008 Re: Lino Lakes Lions Message Board Update As directed during the June, 2008 City Council work session, staff continues to work with the Lino Lakes Lions Club (LLLC) to place an illuminated message board at the southeast quadrant of Lake Drive and Town Center Parkway. Attached is the most recent proposal submitted by the LLLC. This message board is similar to the scrolling type sign located a few blocks north at Community National Bank. The electronic display is 2' x 7'7" and accommodates approximately 10 characters across. The total bid price is $22,000 (not including sales tax, permits, electrical, data cable /phone line). Mr. Benjamin has indicated that the LLLC has authorized funding for the project in the amount of $20,000. Once final project costs are confirmed the LLLC will need to provide funding for the remaining balance. As part of the joint powers agreement with Anoka County for the recent road improvements, the City will be conveying the parcel of land where the message board is proposed to be installed to Anoka County as right -of -way. Section VI.C. of the Lino Lakes sign ordinance states that "No sign shall be permitted within public road right -of- way...except for traffic control signs, public utility signs, or signs for public parks, governmental buildings, or other such public facilities." If the message board is located in the right -of -way and is related to the City Hall nearby, it can be considered allowable under the sign ordinance. The City will need to apply for a Right -Of -Way license with Anoka County. It is our understanding that Mr. and Mrs. Moser are in support of this project and have signed a letter indicating such. The Council may wish to review this letter and staff will need a copy of the letter for our files. Staff continues to be concerned with the public safety aspect of placing a message board along a county road. Pedestrian /bicycle traffic will continue to increase as the area develops (ie. library, Legacy). City Council Action Items: