While Kelowna council has left it to the experts to design two civic monuments for the city, there was a wishlist of things to include.
Council received an update on the north entry monument and city signature sign projects at its Monday (June 17) meeting.
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As well as having a city sign and other components, it will also include a syilx/Okanagan territory welcome.
Councillor Charlie Hodge said he would like to see a famous lake resident or a bear as part of the monument.
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Coun. Gord Love added he would appreciate a welcome sign that could be seen from various modes of transportation.
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Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 previous welcome sign was removed from Reid害羞草研究所檚 Corner to accommodate the widening of the intersection.
A new monument site was identified along Highway 97 between Eillison Lake and Old Vernon Road, but a previous project, put together in late 2020, was not endorsed by council of the day.
The signature sign feature is planned for high pedestrian/tourism traffic.
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Council asked that the project include opportunities for tourists and residents to take photos.
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