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1 r City Council Page tw o April 7, 1975 be a cause for concern. Most definitely slower street traffic would indicate smaller signs, a policy we have always followed in other locations in New Brighton and other cities. One additional concern with Polynesian is that our traffic comes past on a freeway with a large divider in between. People traveling westbound represent prospects who otherwise would not be able to identify the sign and information from the great distance. (3) Applying to the property Polynesian Village Apartments a.re set considerably back from the freeway. The sign has a total height of 13 feet, consisting of two angled display boards 8' x 16' and is over 71 feet from the eastbound freeway and approximately 220 feet from the westbound lanes. Smaller signs on smaller streets would be very visable, but our sign at that great distance has the same disadvantage as other businesses located on or near the freeway and relying on freeway traffic for a substantial portion of their income. By itself the sign poses no problem as it is adjacent to our inner road and distant enough from all apart- ments, three feet back from the property fence. It has been well kept through the years and will continue to be an asset to our community. In reviewing signs throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area we do see a number of bad signs which should be removed or corrected, We realize apartment owners are as guilty as others in ncxdesigning a proper identifying sign for their complex. We feel our Polynesian sign is one to be proud of, is well placed, compliments the architects' design at Polynesian Village and helps set a theme to encourage residency. We are certain this sign has had a major effect in attracting nearly complete occupancy with desirable tenants, And although a very large complex, Mr. Fridgen of your inspection depart- ment, tells us he is very well pleased with our upkeep, cooperation, and maintenance of the buildings. We always intend to make Polynesian Village a spot which will compliment the City of New Brighton. We know much of our success can be attributed to our identity sign and with your permission we will see it is kept in proper condition and continue to be a credit to the community. Sincerely, POLYNESIAN VILL///A~~~GE INVEST'\\MENT CO. ~'~l~/~ _ / ~ V William M. McGonigal Acting Secretary W MM/kj