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Proposal for 26 banners on Andrews Avenue draws council questions on aesthetics and procurement
Summary
Mayor Ray Nyhuis proposed up to 26 advertising panels (4'x8') on Andrews Avenue with rates of $100–$125 per month (or $1,000 annually prepaid); council members raised concerns about visual impact, traffic distraction, procurement, vendor comparisons, and contract terms and directed staff to research options and draft an agreement.
Mayor Ray Nyhuis presented a proposal to install an advertising program along the Andrews Avenue fence line consisting of up to 26 panels, each 4 by 8 feet, with proposed monthly rates of $100 to $125 or $1,000 annually if prepaid. The proposed program would require advertisers to supply banners at their own cost and the Village would reserve approval authority over content; the proposal prohibits alcohol, sexual, or marijuana-related advertising.
Councilmembers questioned potential visual impacts and whether the banners could create traffic safety issues; they also asked for formal procurement options and vendor comparisons and requested review of contract terms and approval processes. The clerk and staff were directed to research how similar programs are administered, identify potential vendors, and prepare procurement options and a draft agreement for the council to review.
