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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 20 Mayor Coughlin stated he would be willing to participate on this commission, however, he is already attending meetings on a daily basis. He stated he would be agreeable to attend the meeting in the short term, and inquired regarding he date of the first meeting. City Administrator Whiting stated he would expect the first meeting to be held either in November, or early December. Mayor Coughlin stated the Council will not officially meet until November 15, and the first meeting of the Advisory Commission may be held prior to that. He inquired if it would be in order for the City Administrator and himself to deputize two individuals in the interim, and have the Council affirm these appointments at the next meeting. City Administrator Whiting stated this would be acceptable. MOTION/SECOND: Thomason/Quick. To Authorize the Mayor and the City Administrator to Secure Two Individuals for the Anoka County-Blaine Airport Advisory Commission in the Interim, and Bring the Names Back to the Council for Formal Approval at an Upcoming Council Meeting. Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. F. Consideration of Electronic Sign Bids. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated the electronic sign has been discussed by both the present, and several previous Councils, and $40,000 has been set aside in this year's budget for the project. Staff has solicited bids for the sign and received a bid from Aim Electronics for a one-line sign at $30,575, and a two-line sign at $46,391, with $345 for freight. Staff also received a bid from Atra Electronics for a one-line sign at $29,104.32, and a two-line sign at $46,529.85, with$350 for freight. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated Administrative Assistant Tracy Juell conducted the research on this matter, and contacted communities that utilize these signs. He explained the city of Rosemont, which is similar to the City of Mounds View in terms of the relatively high-speed highway, has recommended a two-line sign, to provide for better visualization of the message. He pointed out the total sign budget is $40,000, and staff requesting an additional $7,038 to purchase the low bid. He stated staff has requested the Finance Director to identify any additional funding available, and he has indicated the Special Projects Fund, General Fund Reserve, or the 1999 Contingency Fund as possible sources. Council Member Stigney stated the electronic sign was originally to be 50 percent funded with TIF, and inquired if this was still possible. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated he had inquired of Finance Director Kessel who felt that the TIF contribution to the sign was very close to the maximum amount that the City could justify. Council Member Stigney inquired if the sign would utilize fixed or moving letters.