City Council Resolution 2021-75CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-75
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SIGN RETROREFLECTIVITY POLICY
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Monticello to comply with
federal and state requirements for Sign Retroreflectivity in accordance with the Minnesota
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MN MUTCD; and
WHEREAS, such federal requirements have stated that by June 13th, 2014, cities must
implement a method to maintain minimum levels of sign retroreflectivity in accordance with
the MN MUTCD; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Public Works Director and Street Superintendent
that the City use the Expected Sign Life Replacement Program Method and replace the required
signs using High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting which has an expected life of 10 -years
per the sign manufacturers/industry published standards; and
WHEREAS, such method will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and
allow the minimum amount of City staff and resources to be used in a simple but effective way
for both inventory and replacement purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO,
MINNESOTA:
That the City Council of the City of Monticello hereby adopt a Sign Retroreflectivity Policy
utilizing the Expected Sign Life Replacement Program Method with an expected sign life of 10
years as the City's formal Sign Retroreflectivity Evaluation Policy using a 10 -year expected sign
life standard for High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting and all future new or replacement
signage shall be High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Sheeting or better.
That the City Council of the City of Monticello hereby approves and directs the implementation
of such policy, method, and program in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
ADOPTED BYthe City Council of Monticello, Minnesota this 27th day of September, 2021.
ATTEST:
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harlotte Gabler, Acting Mayor