The commission voted to approve a citywide wayfinding-signage design package presented by Studio 16 19 on Dec. 18, adopting a standardized family of signs intended to improve navigation, consistency and maintenance across Pflugerville parks and trails.

Jonathan, principal with Studio 16 19, said the firm inventoried signs in five parks and one trail corridor and found inconsistent materials, fonts and dimensions. He proposed a sign family including primary monuments, vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding, park‑rule/regulatory signs and modular kiosks. The consultant recommended concrete footings, powder‑coated aluminum panels and iZone printed panels, which the presentation said carry long warranties and are easier to replace.

Jonathan said the package also includes options for informational and interpretive graphics to tell local stories (the consultant highlighted a proposal for Big Shady storytelling panels at Gilliland Creek). He emphasized reducing complex materials to lower long‑term maintenance and enable the city sign shop to produce or replace components in‑house where feasible.

Commissioners asked about costs and possible conflicts of interest if commissioners later have ties to sign shops. Staff said third‑party fabricators are completing cost estimates and affirmed that procurement rules and public‑bid thresholds would apply for large purchases; staff also suggested the work can be phased, added to CIP, or bundled in future bonds to spread cost.

After questions and brief discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the Blueville wayfinding signage concept as presented; another seconded and the commission voted to adopt the design package. Staff said detailed cost estimates from fabricators will be shared with the commission when available and implementation will be phased per budget availability.

Next steps are final cost comparisons from fabricators, a recommended phasing plan for first implementation locations (Studio 16 19 suggested Gilliland Creek as a Phase 1 test), and bringing an implementation schedule and budget options back to the commission for adoption.