Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 11 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes October 13, 2021 Page 5of6 Commissioner Gorsevski said that as Hwy 42 is being redone, there should be signage noting a gateway to downtown at the Pine Street intersection. He recommends asking neighboring communities for their feedback on signage and material longevity. Commissioner Williams said a lot of time has lapsed and the community has changed since 2017, and if we cannot engage the entire community, she would like the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Task Force to review signage and make sure it is welcoming to all groups. Interim City Manager Megan Davis said that the EDI Task Force is time -limited and has a specific scope of work from City Council. She noted the process to get to where we are now was extensive and would be a broader discussion that would delay the process if new engagement was desired. Chair Adler expressed concern about delaying the process and expanding the scope. She agrees that someone should be looking at it from an EDI perspective and perhaps Commissioner Williams can advise. Commissioner Williams hears the concerns but wants to get it right rather than just getting it done. Commissioner Smith said there will be people who like/not like no matter what design is chosen. Commissioner Williams understand and wants to make sure we consider all members of our community. Council member Leh says Commissioner Williams point is well taken and that getting it right is important. Director Pierce said staff does not have capacity to take on a sign redesign project or new sign family that would likely result from an engagement process. She noted these comments are coming from a place of good and wanting to do right, but transparently, staff's capacity is limited and that is why it was recommend to work with an already existing plan. She suggested that staff needs to work with e3 Signs to complete the specification process and that the Commission will have an opportunity to decide how to proceed with next steps. It was also noted that the EDI Task Force will be making its recommendations to City Council on November 1. Chair Adler called for public comment. Mike Kranzdorf said Commissioner Gorsevski's point about a gateway at Pine Street is well taken. He asked about the location of proposed signage at that intersection, and Director Pierce noted it has been proposed on the north side of Pine. Agenda Packet P. 6