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\"D Street is not unusual other than it's double wide. It has no street signs telling you what speed is there,\" Roberts said, describing a mix of school buses, postal vehicles and wheat trucks that share the corridor. He said the street lacks sidewalks and that pedestrians often must use bicycle lanes.

Roberts urged the city to consider temporary measures such as a radar-speed trailer or raised markers to slow traffic until a permanent traffic circle is built near a new development. He also asked whether the city's mechanical department could maintain any temporary speed trailer, noting one used previously failed when its battery died.

Council members asked clarifying questions about the exact street and nearby intersections and thanked Roberts for raising the concerns; staff did not announce an immediate plan in the transcript but the topic was discussed in the council's subsequent deliberations about street standards and traffic management.

The public comment was recorded during the meeting's public-comment period; council members took the comment and asked for follow-up information from staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - April 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told the council that increased traffic, commercial trucks and lack of speed signage on D Street Southeast create hazards and urged the city to consider speed reduction measures, signage or temporary speed trailers.","taxTitle","Ephrata, Grant County, Washington","taxId",62260,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054653,"Council gives staff direction to pursue vinyl \"E\" for water tank; cost estimate roughly $5,000 per decal",132,2447000,2579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b&start=2447&end=2579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b/thumbnail_2447000.jpg","/articles/6054653/Ephrata/Grant-County/Washington/Council-gives-staff-direction-to-pursue-vinyl-E-for-water-tank-cost-estimate-roughly-5000-per-decal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054653-ffea3119890876beddf2d5d32fb5ef31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138630&Signature=F5OjsMVomDgSD~DPEYtJhe1QsTOwM0tQD3A1Mcu62kvagaE3raZoagPdrVsYojofGHyvNjPhs5k9H15rPQj9Of9eZF8vrg1DzYT35NgxCxkksFJe-8cZzAPZopjY-9zhjv0GhN0kP5f52c~lOA0xoMM7CTD1jxvoyM-3o8phlUiLGDWDwEr~h4X7dts4urA-0AldFmPaYuK9NPZ~XMtctusZGEnyrwzvZvkSP3A0eKyjfacnIAh-a4nl764juI5RJzV2-20-ityTQGAugu7pEBcmKGHvjR7AVy-YSE6Y0s9GOICzXEvYSlOfTbEWGiMpZNg2dqyWudgBZG-uerHFHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ephrata ' Council members gave staff direction to pursue options to place a large letter \"E\" on the city water tank and asked staff to return with cost estimates and installation options.

A city staff member reported they had researched vinyl decals and said one sample 24-foot-tall decal would cost \"about close to $5,000 per each local,\" plus installation. Staff noted the project had a placeholder line item of $20,000 in the budget and suggested that two decals might be possible within that amount depending on final quotes.

Council members favored a vinyl decal over painting because vinyl is less expensive and can be removed or replaced later. One member said the decal would not be a permanent replacement for the city's branding work but would be a recognizable local landmark visible from outside town.

Council directed staff to obtain final proposals and pricing for vinyl and painted options and to return with a recommendation. Staff will seek estimates for production and installation and report back to the council.","Council members agreed in principle to install a large vinyl \"E\" on the city water tank and asked staff to pursue final costs and vendors; staff said each decal would cost roughly $5,000 plus installation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054658,"Ephrata council debates city logo; staff proposes workshop and designer option, council leans to delay",618,1504000,2122000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b&start=1504&end=2122","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b/thumbnail_1504000.jpg","/articles/6054658/Ephrata/Grant-County/Washington/Ephrata-council-debates-city-logo-staff-proposes-workshop-and-designer-option-council-leans-to-delay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054658-0a09884b0e2cbbd9907b732784f5ee59/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138630&Signature=iReGpW6wHxnXfbLp4uwpo51j0LVevS3WkdIfoSpO7xM-r5VMvPQ4SjIazHlDfa0rA6SvZ0bFhHhO8YcIM0mTdH2G-3UAu2qA1rHxP2EcQHTX5wA1SewPNGpYd8y32zyfV4OLs~tSl6jSR4C4jMrKbiLsUGwiSKE19tkE9K20EKsIPxBHYVduXvarAWfBqb2PFMzrZHxf6NKLPqi3TjW8Thj1qNq3JcwwqveCuwCDSDNCzt6G2owT5bmEmO9UvRB-qq5hBF38BwqiY818ZYFieIIFJqMbaLPpDy5ZwwgIu9tBVFoMTIGhjHNLXheKlEMKmPOhVHdvZCpls49tjf-7Sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ephrata ' Council members and staff spent substantial time discussing a proposed redesign of the city logo and brand. Staff presented the purpose of a logo and showed several examples and student designs; council members expressed mixed reactions and asked for more time and broader engagement.

A city communications staff member opened the discussion with a short presentation about logos, saying a logo is \"a graphic symbol or emblem that visually represents a company organization or entity,\" and explained attributes of good logos such as scalability, simplicity and timelessness.

Staff and council discussed options including forming a small council subcommittee to work with staff, hosting a workshop, inviting public feedback, or hiring a freelance graphic designer to produce concept options. One council member recommended hiring a professional designer; another suggested delaying a final decision rather than rushing a permanent choice.

Staff noted a hard deadline for the municipal website rollout in early May and asked whether the council wanted a final logo by then. Multiple council members said they preferred delaying the decision rather than adopting a logo they did not like; they suggested engaging a designer over the spring and aiming for a later decision tied to budgeting.

Staff also confirmed the city had communicated with local high school students who submitted designs and said that those students had been informed about the timeline and next steps.

The council did not adopt a final logo at the meeting. Staff was directed to return with options including potential designers and schedules, and to continue the discussion at future meetings.","Council discussed new city branding, including student-submitted designs, an option to hire a professional designer, and whether to delay a final decision; staff set an internal website deadline but council favored more time.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054663,"Council hears first reading of $20,000 community-survey plan; city asked to contribute $2,500",524,963000,1487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b&start=963&end=1487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b/thumbnail_963000.jpg","/articles/6054663/Ephrata/Grant-County/Washington/Council-hears-first-reading-of-20000-community-survey-plan-city-asked-to-contribute-2500","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054663-214e32930c4dc203f7d6119ab6f502af/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138630&Signature=NIKFyAYaNLoRnclXJjp3HKPKK2j7iAXHaUCkvdMzxweqNwp4GEYzf-v69jRO1bKiLxAFz2Qbr1mWudUXj~TXp2TkQiihHlCECsfM3u5qrzP3wf8apN-iMY9gvYyD7NO~tF5ZkNw4pczgjiHWookPtwn0wpPblnhhXZzTP-0nCiO6KRg3qpzrMNRThmWuYMPUmRbqTBvd14e7~Qy5sAhpRQlqllkavo2--cDNYbVPFAPMrr6Xz8RVIer-yFnBZZ8nXECRkX45WGwrRAvUsemGwlDGH8OT~WCLpfHsyHRa7c0YoLEvMKyWmqoGz1xdKy-B20DxQbN87aJvgTMieNee0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ephrata ' The council received a first reading on a funding request from Freight of Forward, a coalition of local government entities that seeks to analyze results from a recent community survey and develop actionable recommendations.

Matt, a council member involved with the coalition, told the council the group was previously known as Revitalize the Freighter and that the proposed full study and five-year plan would cost about $20,000. Freight of Forward asked Ephrata to contribute roughly one-fifth of the analysis cost; the request to the city at this stage was for about $2,500 as an initial contribution.

\"That's, was previously known as Revitalize the Freighter,\" Matt said, describing the group's origin and purpose. He said the group aims to improve coordination among public entities including the PUD, school district, hospital district, county and city and to produce a collaborative vision for the area's future.

Council members asked about private-sector involvement and whether the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses had been engaged; presenters said the chamber had been invited and that organizers want to broaden participation and cross-tabulate survey responses by demographics. The council did not take a vote; staff characterized the presentation as a first proposal and indicated the matter would return for formal action at a future meeting after further questions and possible additional information.

Council members noted previous city and chamber surveys and questioned whether new analysis would produce different results; presenters said the Freight of Forward survey used more open-ended questions and would likely require professional analysis to extract actionable results.

The council did not approve funding at this meeting. Staff said the item was presented to give council members a chance to ask questions before formal consideration.","A local coalition called Freight of Forward asked the council to commit roughly one-fifth of the cost to analyze a community survey; council treated the request as first reading and did not vote.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054668,"Ephrata council approves updated street standards and accepts small donations; consent agenda passes",25,870000,895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b&start=870&end=895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335105-c451bc991fb36dfd2838fc9739c9a03b/thumbnail_870000.jpg","/articles/6054668/Ephrata/Grant-County/Washington/Ephrata-council-approves-updated-street-standards-and-accepts-small-donations-consent-agenda-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054668-5f3b767958bfabd96b3a0dbed0faf514/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138630&Signature=TvsFJXf5qAwC4YcaQcNzbK3iYRVCodGRikUgaGdD-i6EaqLn-E7fyaTyyj9BVqmVuU63zyLYC9slUsUHABdnzbctI7H2ZZlIWo5kZNUoOpXMGD18R~VrMIMGQPcgqb8i7xy4Lz-GDQ7mmsRgIzIMsZltCTSD~NpdSYh577gjVIHywvBeK1S7nOT682GmxMrkh0Nf5Z~5mg072sqykmbacfE8Z70eFsN8itY9StKDm0PGKdqm4flBM~p~aaIIvOipExr2UCztTSYa8yxRkcyVexSoEstu4CaUasxEvpQulF11Q7xHPdi~k~RDevoFPf0cu6ataQXbWAn9ACGFdEdSEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ephrata — The Ephrata City Council approved updates to the city's community street and utility standards and accepted two small donations during its council meeting. Council members also approved the consent agenda by voice vote.

The council voted to adopt Resolution 2526, accepting an update to the community street and utility standards. City staff told the council the update mostly clarifies existing rules and shifts some inspection and material costs to developers, including requiring developers to provide video (TV) inspection of new sewer lines and to provide street name signs and certain design elements that the city will no longer supply.

The council also accepted Resolution 2527, which records a donation of $82.51 from Parkway Elementary ASB and a separate $5 anonymous cash donation received by the police department. Both donations were accepted for deposit to the police department.

Council members moved and seconded the motions and recorded voice votes in favor. No recorded roll-call tallies for individual members were published in the meeting transcript.

The approvals were presented as routine items. A staff presenter summarized the street-standards changes as largely \"house cleaning\" with a few cost shifts to developers; council members asked questions about whether the updates would raise development costs and how the standards relate to the city's comprehensive plan.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (transcript records \"Aye\").
- Resolution 2526, Community Street and Utility Standards: motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (transcript records \"Aye\").
- Resolution 2527, Parkway Elementary ASB donation (and an anonymous $5 cash donation): motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (transcript records \"Aye\").

Council staff said the street-standards update is intended to keep Ephrata consistent with state specifications and with standards used by nearby municipalities, and to clarify what developers must pay for when installing streets and utilities. Council discussion emphasized the standards are intended to be practical and largely consistent with regional practice rather than sweeping changes.

The council did not publish a roll-call vote count in the transcript; motions were approved by voice vote during the meeting.","At its meeting, the Ephrata City Council approved updated community street and utility standards and accepted small donations from Parkway Elementary ASB and an anonymous donor; the council also approved the consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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