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Mounds View EDA October 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 Vice President Stigney stated the sign is currently legible and he thinks it is a waste of money to make this sign change at this time. President Flaherty stated he is also concerned about the expenditure but will go with the majority vote of the EDA. Ayes – 3 Nays – 2 (Stigney, Flaherty) Motion carried. B. Resolution 09-EDA-254 Authorizing Traffix Graphix to Update the Monument Entrance Signs on County Road 10. Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz stated this item was continued from the September 28, 2009, meeting. She noted the two entrance signs on County Road 10 are at the east and west limits of the City’s commercial corridor. The sign near KFC has been removed due to the trail project and it is intended to be reinstalled before the ground freezes. The current signs were constructed for the City’s 50th Anniversary in 2008 and approved as temporary signs until true monument signs are constructed in the future. Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz presented the sign quotes from Let’s Get Graphic and Traffix Graphix and noted that Traffix Graphix submitted the low quote and three sign renditions for the EDA’s review. President Flaherty noted the current signs were installed just a year ago and the City should not consider this expenditure at this time. When permanent monument signs are erected, he would support incorporating the logo and tag lines at that point. Commissioner Mueller stated her agreement and felt the City could get more service from the signs prior to replacement. She stated the current entrance sign facing to the west with landscaping is beautiful and she supports postponement. Commissioner Gunn asked when permanent monument signs will be constructed. She noted the entrance monuments are the first signs people see when entering Mounds View and should reflect the new logo along with the electronic sign. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 09-EDA-254, Authorizing Traffix Graphix to Update the Monument Entrance Signs on County Highway 10. Vice President Stigney noted three renditions have been presented and the motion should identify which design is being approved. Commissioner Mueller stated it was discussed that the tagline, once approved, should be incorporated at the bottom of monument signs. Commissioner Gunn stated the tagline can be added once a tagline is approved. She stated her