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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 6, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Edwards displayed samples of signs that he has obtained some quotes on. Edwards stated the insulated <br />board sign costs around $1,100 and allows the information in the case to be changed periodically. The <br />more permanent information sign for a 24" x 36" sign would be approximately $980, which would <br />include the sign, the frame, a design fee, the hardware and the labor to erect it. <br />Meyers asked if the sign is made out of composite material. <br />Edwards indicated it is an aluminum frame and the posts would be made out of recycled materials. <br />Edwards stated if the Park Commission is interested in the more permanent information sign, there may <br />be some money left over in the budget to purchase a couple of signs this year. Edwards stated the Park <br />Commission will need to decide on a color scheme and the general layout of the sign. Edwards stated the <br />signs could contain a map, perhaps a list of the amenities available at the park, and the history of the park. <br />Bryce Johnson indicated he did look into information signs a little bit and that there are some signs <br />located by The Depot in Wayzata. Johnson stated he did speak with someone at the historical society <br />about the signs and that those signs cost around $1,200. <br />Edwards stated the Park Commission would need to create a simple sketch plan for the company to go off <br />of. Edwards stated he was thinking about having a sign at the entrance to the park, which would contain <br />the rules of the park and the amenities, and then also having some interpretive signs in different areas, <br />such as at French Creek, that would perhaps identify the birds or wildlife in the area or provide the history <br />of the park. <br />Meyers stated he personally does not like the sign that has the glass in it since it will likely get broken and <br />that he would prefer the sign that has the Plexi -glass. Meyers stated he likes the sign that has the canted <br />pole and that there should be a standardized portion of the sign that would contain the rules of the park, a <br />map of the park, and the amenities of the park. Meyers stated he would also like to see some interpretive <br />signs as well. Meyers stated the Park Commission will need to decide what information should be <br />included on the signs. <br />Bryce Johnson stated he received an $800 quote for a 2' x 3' poly resin sign that did not include any <br />design work. <br />Edwards stated in his view an average sign will be around $1,000. Edwards stated he would like some <br />direction from the Park Commission on the type of sign they would like to go with and to come up with a <br />standardized layout. Edwards suggested a sign committee be created. <br />Bryce Johnson stated the recommendation he received was that the language be very focused. <br />Brenda Johnson stated the City has some parks that have some historical significance that should be <br />highlighted and that it will take some effort to determine the exact language that should be placed on the <br />sign. <br />Edwards stated the color scheme should perhaps be consistent with the signs and that the City logo could <br />also be included on the signs. <br />Meyers suggested they start with an entry sign for French Creek. Meyers stated some of the design <br />elements should be consistent but that they could tweak the sign layout as they go along. <br />Page 10 of 13 <br />