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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 8th 2016 Page 3 of 6 timely. Allan answered yes. Ember commented that the original conservation easement agreement had included the same proposed eastern trail link which had never been built. Missy asked who would pay for the trailhead kiosk shown on the plan. Allan answered that the owners would create a space for it, but the City would be expected to pay for building the kiosk. Missy felt that the kiosk sign should adhere to the wayfinding design format and she also felt the developer should build and pay for the kiosk structure. Missy asked whether the board liked the idea of a mention of Medtronic on the sign itself, as an incentive for them to build it. Helen didn't like the idea of any sort of commercials on City signs. Ember indicated that the wayfinding plans included a "primary sign" planned for that location (note: the primary signs are the taller signs with rules and regulations and a map) but a kiosk could work in this location as well. Ember pointed out that she would be prefer that the sign was useful to people who were already on the trail, rather than just the parking lot users. The board agreed that they didn't want both a sign and a kiosk. Missy summarized that the board would like to ask for the owners to pay for a sign that would adhere to the wayfinding design standards, and the City could send them the design and costs. Jim asked how citizens will know that this parking lot exists. Laura replied that the City should include this lot on the new wayfinding map, and should alert Medtronic of that plan. Jim asked whether people will want to take the east trail link and then cross busy Dillon Rd. to get to the Powerline Trail, and whether this would end up being a more popular entrance place. Ember clarified that the wayfaring plan includes a hawk crossing (flashing lights and crosswalk) at Dillon Rd connecting the Powerline Trail to Coal Creek Trail. Missy moved that OSAB pass the PUD question posed by Allan. Graeme seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Missy also moved that the City asks Medtronic to pay for the sign in accordance with the wayfinding designs. Linda seconded. The board passed this motion with one abstention. IX. Discussion Item: Discuss Interpretive Education Wayfinding Pedestal Options—Presented by Catherine Jepson, Open Space Specialist The Planning Department is investigating their options for a design standard for interpretive signs. They would like their signs to align to the Open Space design standard. Catherine shared the pedestal options for interpretive signs. She shared four options. (1) Low Profile -Single Pedestal: simple, durable, and inexpensive ($500). (2) Frameless: nice because not limited to rectangular shapes, but may be easier to damage ($500). (3) Cantilevered: slightly more costly ($750), used by the National Park Service. (4) Cut-out design: much more costly ($4-6000) but more elegant, possibly easier to damage. Ember pointed out that the wayfinding design standard included durable core -ten steel, so it shouldn't be too easy to bend. The Open Space wayfinding plan advocated for the cut-out sign designs and Ember reported that Planning also likes these signs. Their CIP, which was approved, included plans for 24 such signs. The Open Space interpretive plan currently includes seven new signs. Laura commented that if the City doesn't replace old interpretive signs, there won't be a coherent system. Laura continued that she would be happy to economize on interpretive signs, if there needs to be cost-saving. Helen agreed. Missy commented that she wouldn't want to vary the panel shape— she would like to maintain a uniform rectangle look. She cautioned the board that since the cut-out design had been approved before, she wouldn't want to keep changing the design on staff. Fiona was concerned about the cost difference between the signs. Linda commented that economizing on the signs may not translate into much gain for funding the wayfinding project. Laura said that she doesn't want to abandon the nicer sign design, but if there needs to be economization, 4