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Commission forms ad hoc group to assess roadside storybook interpretive signs and a $1M-plus build-out
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Summary
The commission reactivated a previously established ad hoc committee to evaluate interpretive signs across 21 counties and possible sign removals or repairs; the project has a partial/full build estimate just over $1,000,000.
Commission leadership told members Aug. 14 they will reactivate a small ad hoc committee to review the 'roadside storybook' interpretive-sign project, which covers signage in 21 counties along the Great River Road.
Chair said past meeting notes include both partial- and full-build budgets, and that the full build-out was just over $1,000,000. He asked for volunteers; he and David Kelleher (Minnesota Historical Society) said they would serve on the ad hoc committee and suggested including a transportation representative such as Peter McDonough (MnDOT).
"Some signs are in good shape; some are not. Some need to be removed," the chair said, describing the project as part transportation and part interpretive. The ad hoc committee will meet to determine whether to repair, remove or replace signs and to draft recommendations for commission consideration.
The commission did not commit project funds at the meeting; the vote was procedural to form the committee and to request a forthcoming recommendation. Staff were asked to schedule the ad hoc committee and report back with proposed next steps and priorities.
Next steps: ad hoc committee to meet, inventory sign conditions, and return with a recommendation and cost estimate to the full commission.
