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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 10 July 27, 2004 Page 10 1 2 Mr. Mornson recommended Council's approval of funding for the electronic sign from the fund 3 of the Kenzie District in an amount not to exceed $50,000. 4 5 Motion by Councilmember Faust, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to Adopt Resolution 6 04-058, Approving Funding for the Electronic Monument Sign from Kenzie Terrace TIF 7 District. 8 9 Discussion: 10 Councilmember Stille expressed his concern with the location of the sign in being set back too 11 far for individuals to read. He continued in asking Staff's assurance that the sign location is 12 visible. He also expressed his interest in seeing that the sign size be modified to fit within the 13 City code. 14 15 Mr. Morrison assured him that the sign company and Staff have spent a lot of time and resources 16 in determining the best location. 17 18 Councilmember Faust stated that Staff is "capable"of determining the specific details regarding 19 this issue. He added that Council is available to provide"guidance"to the experts to proceed. 20 21 Councilmember Horst questioned the pace.at which the Council is moving forward with regard 22 to this issue. He suggested that the he is"comfortable"with the budget being determined, 23 however, indicated that he is "uncomfortable"with the Council not having any input on the 24 critical issues with regard to the sign. 25 26 Councilmember Thuesen interjected noting his disagreement with Councilmember Horst. He 27 continued in noting that the Council has been involved in designating the budget, determining 28 the location and reviewing a tentative look for the sign. He suggested that he feels Council has 29 "clearly" stated their expectations to Mr. Morrison, adding that the final details will be coming 30 back to Council for approval. 31 32 There was discussion as to when the final plans would be presented to Council. 33 34 Mr. Morrison suggested that the sign company come to an upcoming Council meeting to 35 physically present the plans for approval. 36 37 There was discussion with regard to ensuring the.safety of the residents in the community, and 38 remaining within the City code. 39 40 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he would like safety to be made a point, adding that he 41 would like to see the sign be eight feet, however, that there is "no certainty in life"and that if a 42 ten foot sign is necessary, he will support it. 43 44 Councilmember Faust reviewed the fact that Council has determined the preference towards an 45 eight foot sign, the location being near the tennis courts and a concept for the look of the sign. 46 He suggested, however, that Council has yet to approve the final plans for the sign in meeting