Powell council approves 2C design for new gateway signs

The Powell City Council voted to approve design label "2C" for new gateway signage after members discussed stone finishes, landscaping and lighting.

Council members debated whether the signs should use the more natural photographic stone look or a catalog "cultured stone" appearance, and they discussed adding shrubbery or moss and backlighting so the sign "would pop" at night. Speaker 1 (Mayor) opened the discussion by asking for input: "Everybody had a chance to look at these?" Speaker 2, Speaker 3 and Speaker 4 expressed preferences for the warmer brown tones and the top photographic look. A motion to approve signage labeled 2C was moved and seconded; the motion carried.

Supporters noted the top sample was a real photo of stone and would look more natural, while the alternatives were catalog drawings of cultured stone. Council members also discussed including greenery around the sign and using backlighting rather than a single spotlight to increase nighttime visibility.

The council did not attach a funding amount to the selection during the discussion and did not specify installation timing in the meeting record. The council recorded the approval as a final action during the meeting.

The council will forward the chosen design for the next steps of procurement and fabrication; staff were asked to follow up on lighting details and landscaping options.