6.a) Staff Report-Log House Landing Signage
STAFF REPORT
Date of Meeting: November 2, 2015
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Log House Landing Signage - National Park Service
Background:
In June 2014, City Administrator Handt received a call from Jill Medland of the National Park
Service requesting to attend a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to discuss signage for
Log House Landing. Staff invited the National Park Service to attend the August 4, 2014
meeting and shared the “Scandia Parks, Trails, and Open Space Signage Guidelines” adopted in
May 2013.
The National Park Service was looking to partner with the City to add signage to the landing in
recognition of its historical significance. Lisa Schlingerman was in attendance at the meeting
and agreed to be a resource for historical reference. At that meeting, Jill Medland of the
National Park Service stated signage would provide park visitors information regarding rules,
safety, health, and other issues they need to be aware of. Medland shared the signage would
identify Log House Landing as part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Medland stated the National Park Service d id not have a recommendation for signage at that
time. The National Park Service requested to work with the City to incorporate the National
Park Services guidelines and the City’s recommendations. The Committee agreed to
collaborate with the National Park Service for signage at Log House Landing.
Issue:
Should the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend the proposed signage at Log House
Landing as presented?
Proposal Details:
Julie Galonska of the National Park Service and Lisa Schlingerman asked to be placed on the
November 2, 2015 meeting agenda to present examples of signage to be installed at Log House
Landing for Committee consideration.
Fiscal Impact:
Uncertain at this time.
Options:
1) Recommend approval of the proposed signage at Log House Landing as presented.
2) Recommend changes to the proposed signage at Log House Landing and then approve.
3) Do not approve proposed signage at Log House Landing as presented.
Recommendation:
Committee members should consider the presented signage and make a recommendation .