Discuss Community Sign Options for Highway 10 and Highway 47

The purpose of this case is to seek general direction on potential rehabilitation of various existing (previous) community signs.

Sign Locations and Potential Changes (based on previous City Council direction):

• Highway 10 Monument Sign is the large sign near commuter trail stop with "COR" logo and currently inactive scrolling text and tenant logos.
  • Replace 'The COR' logo and color scheme with City of Ramsey logo and color scheme.
  • Replace broken dynamic display board AND tenant panels with larger dynamic display (no tenant panels provided).
• Ramsey Boulevard Sign is the sign on the corner of Ramsey Blvd and Highway 10 with tenant logos for certain COR businesses.
  • Replace 'The COR' logo and color scheme with City of Ramsey logo and color scheme.
  • Update tenant panels so each are the same color and size; update with current tenants.
• Highway 47 Gateway Sign refers to the sign previously welcoming residents to the City of Ramsey in front of the Speedway (previously Super America) on Highway 47 and Bunker Lake Boulevard.
  • Replace destroyed sign with concept previous approved by City Council for price estimation.

Below is a summary of recent quotes obtained for updating signage.
 

	No Dynamic Display	One Sided Dynamic Display	Two Sided Dynamic Display
Highway 10 Monument Sign*	$46,550 to $51,000	$35,000 to $96,000	$51,000 to $126,000
Ramsey Boulevard Sign*	$10,000**	N/A	N/A
Highway 47 Gateway Sign**	$25,000 - $40,000	N/A	N/A

* Obtained by an official quote.
**Planning Level Estimate only.

Feedback
Staff has received quotes for updating the signs in the range above for Highway 10 signs, and anticipates the Highway 47 sign costing approximately in the range listed above.

UPDATE: Staff had originally planned on obtaining construction-ready plans for the replacement of the Highway 47 Sign at Bunker Lake Boulevard. However, based on costs of plan preparation alone, Staff will attempt to obtain quotes based on the concept plans currently provided without construction plans. This may have some cost savings, but will also reduce the number of contractors willing to quote on the project. Staff will attempt this scenario first. If this scenario does not result in adequate quotes, Staff will bring back a work order for construction plans and re-bid.

Tenant Panels
Staff has received requests from businesses in Ramsey's downtown area to update or receive a tenant panel on either of the two Highway 10 Signs. Staff would like direction from the City Council on tenant panel distribution and requests. Currently, tenant panels have been authorized on a first-come, first-serve basis and approved by Staff. Recent requests include Stone Brook Academy and Kitchen Table.

• Does the City Council want to retain tenant panels on the large sign near the Rail Station (inconsistent with previous Council Direction)?
• Does the City Council want to retain tenant panels on the smaller sign at Ramsey Boulevard (no previous Council Direction)?

30 Minutes

Staff is managing this project as part of normal duties.

City Planner
Community Development Director

Provide direction on the following:

• Select preferred alternative on Highway 10 sign rehabilitation and direct staff to bring forward formal quotes for project approval at a future date (if change to existing sign is desired).
• Select preferred alternative on Boulevard Sign and direct staff to bring forward formal quotes for project approval at a future date (if change to existing sign is desired).
• Direct staff to obtain obtain quotes for Bunker Lake Boulevard/Highway 47 sign without construction plans.

Staff Recommendation:

• Update Highway 10 monument sign with City of Ramsey logo and 2-sided dynamic display  [rebrand]
  • Direct staff on comfort with range of quotes.
• Update Ramsey Boulevard sign with City of Ramsey logo, blue paint, and updated tenant panels  [rebrand]
• Direct staff to mock-up sign for Highway 47 and solicit quotes
• Other action based upon discussion