HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/06/2017COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 6, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Morrissey, Powers, Amos, and Welper. Absent: Jacobs and Lind. Mr.
Schmitt arrived at 4:33 p.m.
Moved by Morrissey seconded by Powers that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Four. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of advertising on city vehicles.
Mr. Welper explained that he would like council to consider placing advertisements on city
vehicles. He explained that three years ago he approached Mayor Clark about exploring this
option and had worked with Michelle Weidner, Mark Rice, and Signs by Tomorrow on placing
advertisements on vehicles. He provided a handout with proposed advertising rates and
commented that it would could $55-$60 to make an ad, $75-$80 for fire truck ad, and $725 to
make and place garbage truck advertisements. An individual is interested in doing the
advertisements for the city if a commission is received. Other cities that do the advertisements
ban alcohol, tobacco, firearms and gentlemen's clubs from advertising.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the in-house cost compared to the rates shown on the handout.
Mr. Powers questioned how the city would be able to do this in-house.
Mr. Welper explained that the city already has the capability to make signs but if Signs By
Tomorrow would do the sign a cost would be associated.
Mr. Welper commented that the Airport currently has advertising but someone would need to
sell the ads.
Mr. Powers questioned if department heads have been consulted about putting signs on vehicles.
Mr. Welper commented that the Police Department is not in favor of advertising on vehicles.
Mr. Schmitt questioned how the rates compare to wrap advertisements on Met Transit vehicles.
Mr. Welper explained the figures shown is similar to the wrap advertisements.
Mr. Schmitt questioned who places images on police vehicles.
Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, explained the job was bid out.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the person selling advertisements would become an employee or a
contract employee.
Mr. Welper stated that it would be a contract employee and that he would be willing to sell the
advertisements.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why the Police Department is not in favor of having advertisements on
vehicles.
Dan Trelka explained that the department believes that it lessens the image of the Police
Department.
Mr. Welper explained that a city in Florida has it, and City of San Diego was able to purchase a
helicopter from advertising sales.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if Sandie Greco and Pat Treloar have been consulted.
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Mr. Welper explained that both are in favor and the Public Works building would be the
administrative site for the program.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if some departments could be excluded.
Mr. Welper explained that council could decide.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Schmitt seconded by Morrissey
that the meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Kelley Fele
City Clerk