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Mounds View EDA May 29, 2012 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br /> <br />7. EDA BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Resolution 12-EDA-270, Authorizing the Purchase of Banners & Bracket <br />Sets for the Light Poles Located along the County Road 10 Trailways. <br /> <br />Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz stated back in April at a Council work session, the <br />Council discussed various beautification items for the County Road 10 corridor. The Council <br />wished to explore purchasing banners and brackets for the light poles along County Road 10 <br />trailways. She reviewed several quotes with the Council stating the bids were extremely <br />competitive. She requested the EDA review the proposals and discuss how to proceed with this <br />item. Staff indicated the EDC was in favor of installing decorative banners as well. At this time, <br />given the expense of the banners and brackets, Staff was recommending the EDA not proceed <br />with the purchase. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hull questioned why Staff was not recommending the purchase. Economic <br />Development Specialist Steinmetz commented there were other beautification items that could <br />be completed with the $6,500, as the banners may not be the highest and best use of the EDA’s <br />funds. She stated this item was lower on the EDC’s list noting property acquisition and <br />demolition was higher on their list along with additional mowing and painting of the <br />semaphores. <br /> <br />President Flaherty agreed that only half of the light poles should have banners and asked if the <br />light poles were evenly spaced on both sides of the highway. Executive Director Ericson was <br />uncertain and indicated the intent was not to align the banners evenly on both sides of the <br />roadway. <br /> <br />President Flaherty questioned what type of material the banners would be made from. Economic <br />Development Specialist Steinmetz indicated the banners would be made from a Weatherguard <br />material and were highly weather resistant. She commented the banners would be double sided. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mueller inquired if the banner design could be altered. Economic Development <br />Specialist Steinmetz stated this was up for discussion by the EDA. Executive Director Ericson <br />stated Staff did have a recommended design. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mueller asked how long it would take for the City to receive the brackets if the <br />EDA were to proceed. Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz explained it would take at <br />least a month or longer depending on the vendor chosen. <br /> <br />President Flaherty was in favor of proceeding with the banner and bracket purchase as the EDA <br />had funds available for the expense, in addition to funds from Bethlehem Baptist. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mueller was in favor of Option 2, with the funding recommended under Option 1. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Stigney questioned the size of the New Brighton banners. Economic Development