HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-20 PACKET 04.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM #
DATE 10/20/201
PREPARED BY Engineering Jennifer Levitt
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPART MENT HEAD
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider approving the revised Ice Arena sign.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the revised sign.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
® MEMO /LETTER: Memo from Jennifer Levitt.
® RESOLUTION: Draft.
❑ ORDINANCE:
❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION:
❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION:
® OTHER: Attachments.
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
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City Administrator Date
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
Document3
From: Jennifer M. Levitt, P.E., City Engineer
Date: October 13, 2010
Re: Ice Arena Sign — Approve Revised Design
Background
The City Council on July 21, 2010 approved a contract with Blackstone Contractors, LLC for
the construction of a new sign for the Ice Arena. The contract was valued at $70,000. The
City has been negotiating with Blackstone Contactors for similar sign changes that were made
to the Golf Course Sign, which allowed for the purchase of a color reader board.
A new design for the sign has been developed to allow for a full color LED reader board at no
change in the contract price. The new sign consists of an internally lit aluminum cabinet with
the same architectural arch feature and color of the facility. The sign monument will still consist
of limestone, but will be a veneer of the St. Croix stone with limestone sills and caps. The sign
will also have the stud mounted address numbers on the front. The full color reader board will
provide for enhanced images to be projected with messages.
Discussion
Staff is requesting approval of the alternative design with a net zero cost difference for the full
color LED reader board. If the revised sig n
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limiting factor in the completion of the sign.
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day lead time from the time of order, this will be
It is recommended the Council approve the revised design for the Ice Arena sign.
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