6.a) Staff Report-Log House Landing Signage
STAFF REPORT
Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015
To: Parks and Recreation Committee
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Log House Landing Signage - National Park Service
Background:
In June 2014, the National Park Service asked 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. The National Park Service was looking to partner with the
City to add signage to the landing in recognition of its historical significance. At that meeting,
Jill Medland of the National Park Service proposed signage that would provide park visitors
information regarding rules and safety. The signage would identify Log House Landing as part
of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. At that time, the National Park Service did not have a
recommendation for signage.
Jean Van Tatenhove of the National Park Service and Scandia resident Lisa Schlingerman
attended the November 2, 2015 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting to propose signage
at Log House Landing. Committee members asked Van Tatenhove and Schlingerman to come
to the December 7, 2015 meeting to provide 1) a specific design proposal; 2) a site plan
showing the proposed location; 3) a maintenance plan; and 4) financial obligation.
Issue:
Should the Parks and Recreation Committee recommend the proposed signage at Log House
Landing as presented?
Proposal Details:
Jean Van Tatenhove of the National Park Service provided Staff with a written proposal, sketch
plan, and donation form for Committee consideration. This information is included in the
meeting materials.
Fiscal Impact:
Maintenance staff responsible for digging post holes.
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 proposed signage and make a recommendation.