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Hanover EDA seeks low‑maintenance CSAH 19 roundabout features, orders banner samples
Summary
At its Jan. 16 meeting the Hanover Economic Development Authority reviewed banner designs for the CSAH 19 reconstruction, discussed MnDOT and Wright County restrictions on roundabout center installations, and directed staff to get banner samples and consultant proposals for compliant gateway features.
HANOVER — At its Jan. 16 meeting the Hanover Economic Development Authority reviewed banner options for the CSAH 19 reconstruction and discussed constraints for installations in roundabout centers, directing staff to gather samples and contractor proposals.
City Administrator Jennifer Nash presented several banner designs for new street‑light locations along the reconstructed CSAH 19 corridor, including a general City banner, Harvest Festival options and Concerts in the Park variants. Board members asked staff to order physical samples of their preferred designs so members, the Park Board, City Council and the public could review options before the EDA recommends purchasing and installation.
Nash also described regulatory limits that will shape what can be installed in roundabout centers. She said a Wright County right‑of‑way permit agent provided guidance showing restrictions on plantings and embedded objects, and that both MnDOT and Wright County will set limits on size and construction materials to address safety. Nash cited a recent example in Otsego where a city sign made of foam was used inside a roundabout as a larger but lighter, lower‑risk treatment.
EDA members suggested ideas for gateway roundabout locations including simple lighting, historically themed features and other low‑maintenance elements. Several members specifically recommended involving the Hanover Historical Society so installations could reflect local history while remaining durable and easy to maintain.
Nash said the next step is to solicit a proposal from the city’s engineering firm or another consultant to lead a public engagement process, review MnDOT and Wright County requirements, and manage bidding and construction this year. Any final design choices will be presented to the City Council for selection; no final installations were approved at the meeting.
Votes at a glance: the EDA approved routine meeting business and officer appointments by unanimous vote of those present (six board members in attendance).
