Joint Powers Water Tower to Remain "Blank", No Logo
After a special meeting of the Joint Powers Water Board Tuesday the board voted 5 to 1 that the water tower remain blank.
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The Joint Powers Water Board met Tuesday afternoon to discuss various options for the water tower after the previous decision was questioned at both Albertville and St. Michael city council meetings in recent weeks.
Four proposals were presented to the board of what should be painted on the West water tower.
Option 1 would read "Joint Powers Water Albertville-Hanover-St. Michael" for $19,400 total cost. Option 2 would read "St. Michael-Albertville Home of the Knights" for $13,000 total cost. Option 3 would read "Joint Powers Water System Albertville-Hanover-St. Michael" with a water drop for $19,800 total cost. Option 4 would be no logo and leaving the water tower blank for a total cost of $0.
"We recognize that for 35 years we've worked together providing water to all three communities," Martin Waters, mayor of Hanover and chair of the Joint Powers Water Board said citing the long term relationship all three communities have.
"A water tower is our identification," St. Michael Mayor Jerry Zachman said. "I don't want to confuse our residents and I don't see three towns on one water tower," he added.
The water tower itself is owned by all three entities but is in St. Michael and located especially close to St. Michael Middle School West.
After some discussion on possibly adding a logo at a future date, the board voted and a motion was carried to leave the water tower blank. The vote was 5 to 1, with Dan Wagner from Albertville City Council sitting in for Mayor Mark Meehan voting no.
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SH
7:01 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Excellent decision, I'm pleased to see a decision that saves between 13K and $20K.
Al Anderson
7:58 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Bravo! With property taxes continuing to rise...it was a much better decision to stop spending on needless confusing things. One litle baby step accomplished.
Thanks JPWB!
Jennifer Tice
8:41 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
It's too bad a local artist could not design something that could be put on the tower for little to no cost. Thousands of dollars for some words on a tower does seem a bit ridiculous.
Jennifer Tice
8:53 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Perhaps in the future have some type of fundraiser (may take years but it wouldn't cost the taxpayers additional fees). Generate interest in the fundraiser by focusing on a friendly competition, with prizes for the winners. Keep costs low by soliciting businesses for donations that can be used as prizes. Potential prizes could include gift cards, cash, discounts or actual items.
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10:52 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Great idea!
Bex
1:24 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Yes, it's great idea except for the fact that businesses already pay taxes (as do local residents) to the city for expenses such as painting the local water tower. Why would they want to put more money towards what the city should have already budgeted for?
Citizen
9:15 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
What about Community Pride! With thousands of outsiders going to the Outlet Mall each year, what is a better way to identify our communty than on a water tower. Choosing text and a logo is important, but let it identify the community and give us a place to be proud to live in. (and we don't live in "Joint Powers Water Board")
STMA Parent
10:11 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I agree - some type of ID would be nice but "joint powers water board" would not work. Name the city the tower is in or identify the school
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10:51 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I think we have to talk to the JPWB and maybe get a fundraiser going...
Al Anderson
11:29 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Community pride? Sorry, I'd like to read thoughts on the line of logic that says that painting on a water tower has any positive effects towards a community. And I'm pretty sure that the "outsiders" know about the outlet mall without having a painted water tower tell them that they are in Albertville.
What is important as far as Community pride - are low crime, respect for property rights, schools, churches, good place to do business, lower taxes.
Dennis
11:39 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Option 2 what's $13000 for advertising and no to some artist doing something that's called art.I have to look at the one on the east side out my window and I think it looks nice the way it is.If Hanover grows and needs a tower they can put there name on it at that time.what's the cost of just putting your name on a billboard it's the best billboard for your money.