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Mayor Johnson stated his preference for giving more space
to the message rather than the city name. Councilman Pickar
stated he'd like to see the logo on the sign, if possible.
MSP (Hodges - Shelquist) to recommend to the Bicentennial
Commission a combination of the Nordquist signs, with the
City of Mounds View across the top and the message under-
neath placed on a base much like the steel base.
Mayor Johnson stated the steel base looks cold and commercial;
perhaps the base could be raised and shrubbery placed around it.
MSP (Hodges - Pickar) to add to the original motion a base with
a brick to match the city hall, if possible; and to award
the $200 for design to Nordquist Sign Co.
Mr. Ziebarth asked if this motion allowed the Nordquist Sign
Co. to come up with a couple more designs. Mayor Johnson
answered yes and try to soften sign up and make it less com-
mercial with brick or whatever, yet keep it functional.
Administrator Achen stated that Representative Neisen had
earlier indicated the need of a formal motion from the Council
stating the City's intent to fund 50% of the cost of the sign.
This would increase the City's chances of having their
application to the State Bicentennial Commission approved for
the other 50% funding of the sign. Adm. Achen stated that
those projects that are receiving local funding as well as
Bicentennial funding are receiving priority consideration.
This is not a budgeted item. Councilman Hodges asked about
using revenue sharing? Adm. Achen said he'd check whether
or not revenue sharing can be used for matching funds.
Mr. Ziebarth stated that the Bicentennial Commission has been
setting aside funds from activities toward the purchase of the
sign; their meeting on May 11 would give some indication as to
where they stand with funding.
Attorney Meyers stated the motion should include fact that
City would authorize purchase of sign that would cost not
more than $8,000 and that the City would obligate itself
to up to 50% of that amount.
5 ayes
MSP (Johnson- Hodges) that the City of Mounds View commit to the
purchase and construction of the new city sign not to cost in
excess of $8,000 and that the City will commit to funding up
to 50% of the actual cost which is not to exceed $8,000. 5 ayes
Mayor Johnson thanked the Bicentennial Commission for their
continued interest in the project and all their work.