10.4. SR 06-05-2017Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 10.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Work Session June 5, 2017 RaeAnn Gardner, Communications Coordinator
Item Description Reviewed by
Wayfinding Signage Bid Clarification Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Clarification from Council on the following items for the wayfinding bids:
All natural field stone requiring modifications to the existing design and additional engineering
design standards to support the structure due to the size and weight of natural field stone. Stone
also was requested to be picked from an Elk River location.
Natural stone with a veneer that is cut.
Timeline on signs for bids. Example: 2 years, 4 years, etc.
Breakdown of signs to complete in each year.
Background/Discussion
Council requested staff to return with more detailed information on past bids and what information we
needed to move forward on the next bid process.
Financial Impact
Council consensus was to use GRE funds for some of the signage.
Attachments
Wayfinding Sign Types
2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan Excerpts
Type A
Primary Gateway Sign 1 Tier Stone
Type B1
Primary Vertical Park (double-faced)
Type B3
Secondary Vertical Park (double-faced)
Type B4
4 sided Kiosk
Type B7
Tertiary Park on Pole
Type D
Downtown Primary
Direction Sign
Type E.1
Single Parking Signs
Type G10
Welcome Signage on
existing pole
Type E.3
Parking Sign Employees Only
Capital Improvement Plan
City of Elk River, Minnesota
2016 2020thru
Description
Install gateway identification signage at major city entrances. Locations include east and west side of Highway 10 and south and north sides of
Highway 169 at city boundaries (4 major city entrances)
Project #II-34
Priority n/a
Justification
Enhance overall brand of the community, ease navigation, reinforce key destinations, and promote economic development. Define a sense of place
and meet Council's goal of Community Development and Beautification in the Visioning Plan.
Useful Life 25 years
Project Name Wayfinding signage
Category Landscaping/Boulevards
Type Improvement
Contact City Clerk
Department Infrastructure Improvements
Total20162017201820192020Expenditures
320,00080,000 80,000 80,000 80,000Construction/Maintenance
80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 320,000Total
Total20162017201820192020Funding Sources
320,00080,000 80,000 80,000 80,000GRE reserve
80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 320,000Total
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Capital Improvement Plan
City of Elk River, Minnesota
2016 2020thru
Description
2016 projects include:
trail repairs and replacement ($220,000)
park property lines ($3,000)
Orono Park improvements ($20,000)
upgrade irrigation to smart systems ($10,000)
athletic field improvements ($100,000)
athletic field improvements dugouts ($80,000)
Skate park design ($17,500)
Hillside improvements ($30,000)
Houlton restoration management plan ($10,000)
Rivers Edge Commons Park improvements ($20,000)
Woodland Trails master plan/forest mgmt. ($23,000)
Wayfinding signage ($25,000)
Playground hoop replacement ($9,000)
Trott Brook Tennis Court resurfacing ($14,000)
Project #PIF-16
Priority n/a
Justification
Annual maintenance/repairs of our park system.
Useful Life Unassigned
Project Name 2016 park improvement projects
Category Park Improvements
Type Maintenance
Contact Park & Rec. Director
Department Park Improvement Fund
Total20162017201820192020Expenditures
588,500588,500Park Improvements
588,500 588,500Total
Total20162017201820192020Funding Sources
588,500588,500Park Improvement Fund
588,500 588,500Total
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