Section 1 creates the community destination sign pilot program.
Subdivision 1 defines terms. "City" is the city of Two Harbors. "General retail services" is a business that sells goods to the end-use consumer at retail.
Subdivision 2 directs the Commissioner of Transportation to consult with the city of Two Harbors to establish a community destination sign pilot program for wayfinding to locations of interest to the traveling public.
Subdivision 3 describes attractions and destinations that are eligible for signs, including minor traffic generators and general retail services identified in a community wayfinding program. Design specifications are to be established by the commissioner, in coordination with the city, to include the city name and logo and up to five attractions on a sign.
Subdivision 4 requires the city to pay all signage costs. The commissioner may not impose fees for the program.
Subdivision 5 sunsets the pilot program on January 1, 2022.
This section is effective when the city complies with statutory local approval requirements.
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