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Council weighs sponsor-funded logos and tourism potential for Lindsay Tower
Summary
Councilors discussed a potential private sponsor to fund a larger logo design on the Lindsay Tower—staff said the sponsor offered $75,000 in year one then annual payments—and members debated whether to proceed with a basic contract now or wait for the sponsor's finalized design.
Councilors spent part of the July 21 special meeting discussing whether to accept a private sponsor's proposal to place a larger, sponsor-funded logo on the Lindsay Tower.
Chris, utilities staff, told the council that the potential partner proposed to contribute "75,000 the first year, and then 50,000 a year till the last year, and then they give you 25,000." Councilors discussed contracting for a basic paint job now and attaching a design option to the contract so a sponsor design could be added later if finalized.
A public commenter suggested the tower could generate tourism revenue if paired with a notable local brand, saying a comparable roadside attraction draws about "1,300,000 people a year" for photos. Staff confirmed that any revenue from a sponsor agreement would be paid into the Norman Utilities Authority (the water fund). Councilors asked staff to bring an alternate contract back next Tuesday if the private partner proceeds with its design.
