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<br /> <br /> The Commission supported the City having the same cohesive look and feel for the park <br />and street signs. <br /> The Commission discussed how graffiti was addressed by the parks departments. <br /> The Commission supported the metal/wood over stone look for the park monument <br />signs. <br /> The Commission discussed the number of monument and wayfinding signs that were <br />being considered for the community. It was noted six entry gateway signs were being <br />considered along with new monument signs and wayfinding signs within each City park. <br /> The Commission discussed the cost for the proposed monument signs and encouraged <br />staff to keep an eye on the City’s budget for these signs. <br /> It was estimated it would take 12 years to have new signage in every City park. <br /> Staff reported a funding source has not yet been identified for the gateway entry signs. <br /> The Commission liked the idea of having consistent marketing across all signs, as well as <br />having the same building materials used for the signs in order to create a brand for the <br />community. <br /> Staff discussed how all signs would incorporate the City colors and fonts in order to be <br />complimentary. <br /> It was noted Long Lake was a County park within the City of New Brighton. <br /> The EDC and PREC Commission thanked staff for their efforts to create cohesive and <br />complimentary gateway, monument and wayfinding signs for the community. <br /> <br />B. Update on Parks Comprehensive Plan Project Implementation <br /> <br />Director Fink provided the Commission members with an update on the progress that was <br />being made on the City’s Parks Comprehensive Plan. She commented on the bonding that had <br />been approved for this plan and discussed the six parks that would be targeted for <br />improvements. She stated at this time work had begun on Sunny Square Park, the Lions Park <br />Splash Pad and Hansen Park (with the assistance of a grant). The timelines for each of the park <br />projects was reviewed in further detail. She encouraged residents and Commissioners to <br />provide the City with feedback on the upcoming parks projects. It was noted numbers were <br />coming in higher than originally anticipated for the parks improvements and the City was seeing <br />project delays. If numbers continue to come in high, the City may have to make adjustments to <br />the proposed plan. She reported staff would continue to pursue grants to assist with the <br />proposed parks projects. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission discussed the future plans for Sunny Square Park, along with how <br />existing playground structures would be donated oversees as parks are renovated. <br /> The future plans for the neighborhood centers was discussed, as well as the plans for <br />the warming houses. <br /> It was noted the playground structures and amenities within each park may differ from <br />park to park. <br /> <br />VIII. Announcements <br /> <br />A. City Council Report – Emily Dunsworth and Pam Axberg, City Councilmembers