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June 13, 1997
Larry R. Curtis, Mayor
City of Ames- Ames City Hall
515 Clark Avenue PO BOX 811
Ames, IA 50010
Subject: Project Signage- McDonald's/Amoco Alliance
13th Street, Ames, IA
UC: 14-189
Dear Mayor Curtis:
I am writing to request consideration for adequate signage for the aforementioned project. Several
weeks ago we performed a sign height test at the site located adjacent and west of the entrance to
the Saver-Sundstrand Facility. The test revealed that sign visibility at the allowed height of 50 feet
was ineffective due to the building heights to the south and general terrain to the north.
The project is to relocate the existing Amoco station to the open area that is west of the entrance of
Sauer-Sundstrand. This relocation is prompted by the Sundstrand Company in an attempt to
enhance the aesthetics of the south elevation along 13th Street. In conjunction with this relocation,
McDonald's plans to integrate a restaurant in the Amoco building to better serve potential customers
and to promote additional commercial synergy along this gateway into the City of Ames.
Time is of the essence, primarily due to the nature of the existing Amoco sign, which is in a state of
irreparable physical obsolescence and is becoming a safety hazard. The height of this sign is 75
feet. We would like for the City Council to receive our request at your earliest possible council
meeting.
Your timely cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Tim BaylorA
Real Estate Representative
Minneapolis Region
cc: Council Members- Ames
John Dasher- McDonald's
Jon Doolittle- Doolittle Oil Co.
Gregory Wuhs- Sauer/Sundstrand Corp.
RE/Baylor/Curtis.doc