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BPAC weighs options to beautify Route 66 visitor-center fence, will coordinate with Downtown Mile project
Summary
The commission discussed repainting or replacing the Route 66 visitor-center fence, adding an emblem and whether to wait for broader Downtown Mile or Rio De Flag improvements before investing; staff will check project inclusion before committing staff time or funds.
Commissioners discussed options to beautify the Route 66 visitor-center fence at the July 13 meeting, weighing simple repaint-and-repair work against adding a site-specific emblem or a larger fence replacement tied to other downtown infrastructure projects.
Staff explained the city's IGA with ADOT permits maintenance on the fence and that smaller improvements (repainting or adding an emblem) could be handled through routine maintenance, while a full fence replacement would constitute a larger project appropriate for the October retreat priority-setting. A commissioner said the city should favor consistent Route 66 identity elements and use the existing shield emblem rather than a highly stylized retro sign.
Commissioners also raised coordination questions: the Downtown Mile, Rio De Flag improvements and a planned BNSF realignment could affect the same stretch, and commissioners asked staff to confirm whether the visitor-center fence is included in those larger projects before the commission spends staff time or reserves grant funds. Staff said they will verify the overlap and recommended holding a placement decision if the larger downtown projects include the site.
The commission did not take formal action but directed staff to investigate whether the Downtown Mile or related projects will impact the visitor-center fence area before prioritizing funds or design work in the October retreat.
