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AGENDA
Joint EDA and Parks &
Recreation Commission
Work Session
5:30 PM - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Farmington City Hall, Council Chambers
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1. Wayfinding Plan
Listen to the presentation and ask any questions you may have.
Agenda Item: Wayfinding Plan - Pdf
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4. ADJOURN
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SPECIAL WORK SESSION AGENDA MEMO
To: Economic Development Authority
From: Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
Department: Community Development
Subject: Wayfinding Plan
Meeting: Joint EDA and Parks & Recreation Commission Work Session - Feb 18 2025
INTRODUCTION:
In 2023, Farmington was selected to be part of the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors
(SPAAR) Key Communities Program. SPAAR partners with their key communities by giving them
access to grant funding for placemaking projects, such as a Wayfinding Plan.
SPAAR was able to provide the bulk of the funding for a Wayfinding Plan, and the City Council
approved a Professional Services Agreement with HKGi in April 2024 to assist in the development
of the plan.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will present to the EDA and Parks and Recreation Commission an overview of the Wayfinding
Plan that highlights the plan goals, sign types, anticipated costs, and implementation.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Listen to the presentation and ask any questions you may have.
ATTACHMENTS:
Farmington Wayfinding Plan
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WAYFINDING PLAN
CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
October 2024
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2 WAYFINDING PLAN | CITY OF FARMINGTON, MN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• Jared Johnson, Planning Coordinator
• Deanna Kuennen, Community & Economic Development Director
• Tony Wippler, Planning Manager
• Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director
• Stephanie Aman, Economic Development Coordinator
• Becky Wegscheid, Government Affairs Director with Saint Paul Area Association of
REALTORS (SPAAR)
ABOUT
This plan was made possible through grant funding provided by SPAAR Key Communities
Program and guides future direction and investments for the City of Farmington. The plan
was developed over the course of 2024 and included collaboration between City Staff and
the consulting team.
This plan includes a brief overview of existing signage and wayfinding conditions within
the City of Farmington, looks at precedents for future inspiration, and proposes a new sign
family with placement recommendations and implementation details to help the city plan
for the future of their wayfinding system.
Prepared by
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3 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
CONTENTS
01 PLAN & PROCESS 4
The Vision 4
Why is Wayfinding Important? 4
Plan Goals 4
Existing Wayfinding 5
Wayfinding Precedents 6
Tiered Approach 7
02 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS 9
Introduction 9
Full City View 9
Downtown Area Sign Placement 13
03 SIGN PLACEMENT GUIDELINES 14
Illustrative Sections 14
Monument Sign 14
Downtown Identifier 15
Urban Kiosk 15
Park Kiosk 16
Vehicle Wayfinding Sign 16
Parking Sign 17
04 SIGN DIMENSIONS AND DETAILS 18
Sign Details 18
Monument Sign 18
Downtown Identifier 18
Urban Kiosk 19
Park Kiosk 19
Vehicle Directional Sign 20
Parking Sign 20
05 IMPLEMENTATION 21
Funding and Partnerships 21
Cost Comparison Table 21
Project Prioritization 22
Sign Operation and Maintenance 22
06 APPENDIX 23
Additional Amenities 23
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4 WAYFINDING PLAN | CITY OF FARMINGTON, MN
THE VISION
Farmington recently went through an extensive re-brand process in 2019 to help create a vibrant and distinct identity
for the city. With current and future growth branching outwards from its downtown core, the city is experiencing
a need to reconnect its residential neighborhoods to the north with the businesses, services, and local attractions
available within its historic downtown area. Farmington touts a well-connected and established park, trail, and
major roadways system and is strategically seeking solutions to better inform residents of what is already available
to them within city limits, encourage them to shop local, and make existing amenities, events, and attractions more
prominent and well-known.
PLAN & PROCESS
WHY IS WAYFINDING IMPORTANT?
A thoughtful wayfinding system helps to create a strong sense of place, identity, and experience within a city. As
cities grow in size, placemaking become exceedingly important not only for potential visitors, but locals as well.
Placemaking creates a distinct and memorable experience, helping to establish the character and charm that
encourages people to live, work, play, and visit within its boundaries.
Wayfinding signage contributes to the art of placemaking by enhancing the city’s brand identity each time you enter
a new public realm, making destinations easily accessible, and helping to connect parks, trails, and civic destinations
for all modes of travel.
PLAN GOALS
IMPLEMENTATION:
The plan looks at the cost to build and place
signs, as well as a potential phasing plan
COMPLEMENT THE REBRAND:
The sign family concepts explored in this
document strive to showcase the city’s new
aesthetic direction and enhance placemaking
opportunities each time a resident or visitor enters
a new layer of the public realm.
FOCUS ON DIRECTING RESIDENTS
AND VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN:
A key need for new wayfinding came from a
desire to direct more residents and visitors to the
city’s downtown core and civic destinations. The
hierarchy creates a seamless experience from point
A to B - welcoming visitors as they enter the city,
directing vehicle traffic to downtown destinations
or parks and trails, providing maps to navigate
within areas, and helping them locate parking
options while they are there.
SIGN PLACEMENT AND USE:
Thoughtful design of signs that perform
multiple functions helps to prevent sign
pollution, maintains message and brand
consistency, and clearly directs users to points
of interest within the system.
ACCESSIBILITY AND DURABILITY:
A key component of placemaking is making
sure that everyone feels welcome in a space.
The wayfinding design featured in this
document was designed with user accessibility
in mind, and material considerations that are
both cost-effective and durable for longevity
and everyday use.
FARMINGTON’S VISION STATEMENT
“In the City of Farmington, people and neighborhoods are valued, natural resources
are treasured, and business and traditions are celebrated. We are bold in pursuing
opportunities and investments that support quality and sustainable growth, a vibrant and
resilient economy and a complete and connected community.”
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5 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
EXISTING WAYFINDING
EXISTING SIGNS AND TYPES
The City of Farmington has a number of sign types both within the downtown area and around other parts of the city,
including parks and trails, that exist today. Below are a handful of existing sign types, from maps to monuments, small
directional signs, and examples of downtown identifiers in the form of light pole banners. Future opportunities to provide
aesthetic consistency with the proposed sign families will further enhance placemaking and branding for the city.
Existing Park Map Sign Existing Park Map Sign Existing Park Map Sign
Existng Monument Sign Existing Directional Sign Existing Park Name Sign
Existing Park Name Sign Existing Downtown Identification Banner Existing Downtown Identification Banner
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WAYFINDING PRECEDENTS
INSPIRATION AND INFORMING IMAGERY
The following precedent images were used to help inspire and inform the chosen sign family for the City of Farmington.
These images help represent how the sign types could look according to the identified wayfinding tiers.
TIER 1: MONUMENT/ENTRANCE SIGNS
• Mixes stone, concrete,
and metals
• Highlights City
Branding
• Modern shape and
appearance
• Monument and
downtown identifier
mixed
• Has digital element
TIER 2: DOWNTOWN IDENTIFIER
• Modern appearance
• Vertical text
• Vertical sign can be
installed in smaller
area than a traditional
landscape monument
sign
• Textured background
and raised letters
• Concrete base
• Metal cutout letters
• Mixes stone, metal,
and concrete
• Landscape shape takes
up space, vegetation
covers bottom of sign
TIER 3: URBAN KIOSK & PARK KIOSK
• Downtown banner
• Map
• Directional information
in miles
• Arrows, white text
• Modern appearance
• Stone base
• ‘Swoop’/distinctive
shape at top
• Map highlighting area
• Trail identification
• Map key placement
• Icons and text
• Bright/modern colors
• Arrow style
• White font
TIER 4: VEHICLE WAYFINDING
• Stacked system of
information
• Modern colors/look
• Colorful wayfinding
arrows
• Bright/bold font
contrast
• City identifier element
on the side
• Directional arrows
• Bold, modern and
bright colors, high
level of contrast
TIER 5: PARKING SIGNS
• Ability to be affixed or
place on a pole
• Bold colors and shapes
are attention-grabbing
• Simple, modern design
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7 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
TIER SIGN TYPE LEVEL PROPOSED/DESIRED LOCATION DESIGN/AMENITIES
1 Monument/
Entrance
Signs
1 • West entry on County Road 50 coming
from Lakeville
• North entry on Pilot Knob Road coming
from Lakeville
• North entry on Highway 3 coming from
Empire (round-a-bout at Vermillion River
Trail)
• South entry on Highway 3 coming from
Castle Rock Township
• East entry on County Road 50 coming from
Castle Rock Township
Large city-branded signs located
at five main entrance points to the
city, acknowledging that a vehicle or
pedestrian is crossing city limits
One-sided sign facing oncoming traffic
entering city, solar spotlights for night
viewing, landscaping around sign
2 Downtown
Identifier
2 • In landscaped area at entrance of Depot
Way Arts Park (oriented for vehicles
travelling eastbound on County Road 50)
• In open space located at the northwest
corner of Highway 3 and County Road 50
(oriented for vehicles turning eastbound
on County Road 50)
Signs located at two high-visibility
main entrance points to the
downtown area of Farmington
One-sided sign facing oncoming traffic
entering downtown. Within existing
landscaping or landscaped bed, solar
spotlight lighting for night viewing
3 Urban Kiosk 3 • Rambling River Center: Kiosk to be located
in landscaped area off Oak St in between
the two access points into the parking lot
(this should have a parking item pointing
towards the parking lot)
• City Hall: Kiosk to be located in landscaped
area in front of city hall near flagpoles (this
should have a parking item pointing to the
west directing towards the city hall parking
lot)
• Ice Arena: Kiosk to be located near
southwest corner of the arena near the
main entrance
Kiosk stand sign that serves multiple
functions; helps to identify nearby
public parking lots, contains a map
of the downtown area with a “you
are here” location marker, and points
out the direction to downtown
destinations
Two-sided signs, located
within existing landscaping or
accommodated with new concrete
platform and new landscaping. No
lighting. Consider bench seating
nearby.
Table 1. Sign Type Details
TIERED APPROACH
SIGN TYPE DETAILS
SIGN TYPE, LEVEL, LOCATION, AND DESIGN DETAILS
The sign designs and concepts in this plan are based on a tiered hierarchy. Organizing the wayfinding elements by
tiers provides guidance for different situations. The table below describes the purpose of the five tiers and includes
other details, such as location, sign accommodation (within existing concrete or planters), and visibility (one or two-
sided, lighting) details. The associated tier characteristics matrix on the following page includes precedent images
that represent how the sign types could look according to the wayfinding tiers.
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TIER SIGN TYPE LEVEL LOCATION DESIGN/AMENITIES
4 Park Kiosk 3 • Lake Julia Park: to be located next to
parking lot or at the fork of the trails off
187th St W
• Prairie Waterway: Kiosk to be located at
14th St and Spruce St
• Meadowview Park: Kiosk to be located
south of parking lot where the two trails
meet
• The number of locations/signs desired may
increase in the future as the city continues
to phase wayfinding implementation in
the coming years
Very similar style to the urban kiosk
sign type, Park Kiosks serve multiple
functions: helps identify nearby
public parking lots, contains a map
of the entire City of Farmington
highlighting parks and trails with
an emphasis on getting to the
downtown area. Contains a “you are
here” location marker, and points out
the direction to and distance from
nearby parks and trails, as well as the
downtown core
Two-sided signs, located
within existing landscaping or
accommodated with new concrete
platform and new landscaping. No
lighting. Consider bench seating
nearby.
5 Vehicle
Directional
Signs
4 • Pilot Knob Road and Upper 182nd Street W
• Pilot Knob Road and 195th Street W
• Flagstaff Ave and 195th Street W
• Embers Ave and 195th Street W
• Highway 3 and 195th Street W
• Flagstaff Ave and County Road 50
• Pilot Knob Road and County Road 50
• Dushane Parkway and Spruce Street
• Akin Road and County Road 50
• Denmark Avenue and Spruce Street
• 3rd Street and County Road 50
• Highway 3 and County Road 50
• Highway 3 and Vermillion River Trail
• 3rd Street and Ash Street
• Highway 3 and Ash Street
These signs are meant to direct
vehicle traffic to the identified
destinations. One-sided or two-
sided, dependent on placement (eg.
one-sided at roundabouts, two-sided
on city streets or intersections to
inform traffic going both directions)
These signs include information for
vehicles or pedestrians, including
the street name, name of downtown
destination, distance to the
destination, and if public parking is
available at the destination.
One or two-sided signs, located
within existing planters or concrete,
no lighting.
6 Parking
Signs
5 • South side of the city hall parking lot along
Spruce Street (placed within the sidewalk)
with an arrow pointed to the parking lot
• Attached to the light pole at the northwest
corner of 3rd Street and Oak Street with an
arrow pointed to the west directing to the
2nd street parking lot
• South end of the 2nd Street parking lot
with a simple “P” identifying it as public
parking.
Free-standing (metal pole) or affixed
to existing buildings/pedestrian
amenities, these signs serve the
singular purpose of identifying
where public parking is located to
downtown visitors.
One or two-sided based on
placement, no lighting or
landscaping
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9 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONSINTRODUCTION
FULL CITY VIEW
DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
A main focus of the Farmington Wayfinding Plan is to highlight Downtown as a destination and find ways to
connect the different landscapes/land uses within the City to this important central location and the local
businesses within. Farmington is a fast-growing City, and the wayfinding plan needs to help establish a strong
sense of place for current day and still remain relevant in the face of future development and redevelopment
opportunities.
The following pages will highlight proposed sign locations within the city of Farmington, show illustrative
concepts of the proposed sign families, and provide perspective renderings to give an idea of where and how
each sign type can be used at one of the proposed locations.
MONUMENT ENTRANCE SIGNS
Large city-branded signs located at the main
entrance points to the City of Farmington
DOWNTOWN IDENTIFIER
Signs located at main entrance points to the
downtown area that showcase city branding
VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
These signs direct vehicle traffic to the identified
destinations
STAND-ALONE PARKING SIGNS
Signs that are either free-standing or affixed to
existing buildings/light posts that direct vehicles
or pedestrians to public parking lots
URBAN KIOSKS
These signs include information, such as
public parking, directions to destinations, and
a map of downtown
PARK KIOSKS
These signs will show a layout of the park and
the surrounding area and how to get from the
park to downtown, and greenways
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• Public Parking Sign
• Park Kiosks
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Figure 1. Full City Proposed Wayfinding Plan
Page 12 of 26
11 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
Vehicle directional sign at County Road 50 and Pilot Knob Road
Four Total Signs - One on each median for all directions of traffic Vehicle directional sign at 3rd Street and County Road 50
Park Kiosk Sign at Lake Julia Park
City entrance monument sign on County Road 50
Example of solar lighting
Page 13 of 26
12 WAYFINDING PLAN | CITY OF FARMINGTON, MN
Urban kiosk sign at City Hall
Free-standing parking sign at City Hall Downtown identifier sign in Depot Way Arts Park
Page 14 of 26
13 PROPOSED SIGN LOCATIONS
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Figure 2. Proposed Sign Locations - Downtown Focus Area
DESTINATIONS
• Rambling River Park
• Schmitz-Maki Arena
• Rambling River Center
• Farmington City Hall
• Farmington Library
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MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
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MeadowviewPark
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DaisyKnoll ParksHillview Park Hill Dee Park Dakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayLake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation Area
Flagsta MeadowsPark
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RamblingRiver Park
Westview ParkWestview ParkWestview Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
Evergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll Park
Prairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines Park
Prairie View ParkPrairie View ParkPrairie View Park
Marigold ParkMarigold ParkMarigold Park
Tamarack ParkTamarack ParkTamarack Park
SunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkSunnyHills Park
Jim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
Pine Knoll Park
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Vermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove Park
MeadowviewParkMeadowviewParkMeadowviewPark
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SunnyHills Park
Jim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
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MeadowviewPark
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Fair HillsPark
SilverSprings Park
FairhillsGreenway
DaisyKnoll Parks
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Lake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation Area
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RamblingRiver Park
Westview ParkWestview ParkWestview Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
Evergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll Park
Prairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines Park
Prairie View ParkPrairie View ParkPrairie View Park
Marigold ParkMarigold ParkMarigold Park
Tamarack ParkTamarack ParkTamarack Park
SunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkSunnyHills Park
Jim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
Pine Knoll Park
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Vermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove Park
MeadowviewParkMeadowviewParkMeadowviewPark
Troy HillParkTroy HillParkTroy HillPark
Fair HillsParkFair HillsParkFair HillsPark
SilverSprings ParkSilverSprings ParkSilverSprings Park
FairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenway
DaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll Parks
Hillview ParkHillview ParkHillview Park
Hill Dee ParkHill Dee ParkHill Dee Park Dakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& Greenway
Lake Julia ParkLake Julia ParkLake Julia Park
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SunnyHills ParkJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
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MeadowviewPark
Troy HillPark Fair HillsParkSilverSprings ParkFairhillsGreenwayDaisyKnoll ParksHillview Park Hill Dee Park Dakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayLake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation Area
Flagsta MeadowsPark
FarmingtonPreserve Park
RamblingRiver Park
Westview ParkWestview ParkWestview Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
Evergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll Park
Prairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines Park
Prairie View ParkPrairie View ParkPrairie View Park
Marigold ParkMarigold ParkMarigold Park
Tamarack ParkTamarack ParkTamarack Park
SunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
Pine Knoll Park
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Vermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove Park
MeadowviewParkMeadowviewParkMeadowviewPark
Troy HillParkTroy HillParkTroy HillPark Fair HillsParkFair HillsParkFair HillsParkSilverSprings ParkSilverSprings ParkSilverSprings ParkFairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenwayDaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll ParksHillview ParkHillview ParkHillview Park Hill Dee ParkHill Dee ParkHill Dee Park Dakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& GreenwayLake Julia ParkLake Julia ParkLake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
Flagsta MeadowsPark
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North Creek Greenway
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SunnyHills ParkJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
Vermillion Grove ParkMeadowviewParkTroy HillPark Fair HillsParkSilverSprings ParkFairhillsGreenwayDaisyKnoll ParksHillview Park Hill Dee Park Dakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayLake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation Area
Flagsta MeadowsPark
FarmingtonPreserve Park
RamblingRiver Park
Westview ParkWestview ParkWestview Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
Evergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll ParkEvergreen Knoll Park
Prairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines ParkPrairie Pines Park
Prairie View ParkPrairie View ParkPrairie View Park
Marigold ParkMarigold ParkMarigold Park
Tamarack ParkTamarack ParkTamarack Park
SunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkSunnyHills ParkJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd PreserveJim Bell ParkAnd Preserve
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
MiddleCreek Park
Pine Knoll Park
Pine Knoll Park
Pine Knoll Park
Vermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove ParkVermillion Grove ParkMeadowviewParkMeadowviewParkMeadowviewParkTroy HillParkTroy HillParkTroy HillPark Fair HillsParkFair HillsParkFair HillsParkSilverSprings ParkSilverSprings ParkSilverSprings ParkFairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenwayFairhillsGreenwayDaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll ParksDaisyKnoll ParksHillview ParkHillview ParkHillview Park Hill Dee ParkHill Dee ParkHill Dee Park Dakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates ParkDakota County Estates Park Distad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& GreenwayDistad Park& GreenwayLake Julia ParkLake Julia ParkLake Julia Park
Dakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation AreaDakota County ParkConservation Area
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V er m il l i o n R iv er
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North Creek Greenway
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SIGN TYPES LEGEND• Public Parking Sign• Park Kiosks• Urban Kiosks• Vehicle Directional Sign• Downtown Identifier• Monument Entrance SignsPUKPKPK
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Farmington City Hall
Schmitz-Maki Arena
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DOWNTOWN AREA SIGN PLACEMENT
DOWNTOWN NAVIGATION
The following diagram shows a zoomed-in view of sign placement in the downtown area, highlighting the locations
identified as key destinations for visitors.
Downtown Public Parking
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Sign Placement
ILLUSTRATIVE SECTIONS
The following cross section renderings identify where to place wayfinding signage at select locations within the
pedestrian or vehicle realm. These guidelines may change from location to location, but provide baseline rules to
follow when deciding where a sign should be placed, how it should fit near a road or walkway, and how it should
be landscaped/enhanced for best effect and use. These guidelines will vary per location/sign type.
SIGN PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
MONUMENT SIGN
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The monument sign welcomes vehicles and pedestrians into the City of Farmington. It’s important to make sure
that the sign is easily visible to oncoming traffic, placed in a well-maintained area, and never covered by tall
grasses, shrubs, or forbs (low vegetation should be selected for the front of the sign). Solar lighting that shines a
spotlight in the evening will need maintenance to make sure panel is clean and light is functioning as intended.
See section below for further placement details:
Sign is facing oncoming traffic perpendicular to the roadway
Avoid placement behind trees, the use of tall grasses and shrubs in front of sign, plant only low-growing ground covers and perennials and mow or remove tall vegetation within a 15’ radius from center of the sign
*Actual distance from road may vary
Ensure sign is visible within 200 feet on front side
Place sign on level or high ground with good drainage adjacent to the roadway, not within a ravine or roadside ditch
Place sign at least 15’ from road pavement edge, do not exceed 20’ from road edge
Ensure positive drainage away from sign base
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DOWNTOWN IDENTIFIER
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The downtown identifier helps to signal key entry points to the downtown district. It is important to make sure the sign
is clearly visible to both vehicles and pedestrians, and the area around the sign is well-maintained. See section below for
further placement details:
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URBAN KIOSK
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The urban kiosk sign is designed to orient both pedestrians and vehicles around Farmington’s downtown area. As
a sign that performs multiple functions to numerous users, proper placement is key. See section below for further
placement details:
Sign is facing oncoming traffc at a 45 degree angle
Ensure sign is visible within 200 feet of sign along the main road
Place sign on level or high ground with good drainage adjacent to the roadway. Ensure positive drainage away from sign base
Avoid placement behind trees, the use of tall grasses and shrubs in front of sign, plant only low-growing ground covers and perennials and mow or remove tall vegetation within a 15’ radius from center of the sign
Place sign at least 15’ from road pavement edge, do not exceed 20’ from road edge
Sign is placed near the walkway and street edge adjacent to the roadway for use by pedestrians and vehicles.
Sign will likely require additional pavement or concrete. Place sign on level or high ground with good drainage adjacent to the roadway. Ensure positive drainage away from sign base
New concrete or pavement must be able to accommodate pedestrian foot traffic on both sides of the sign. Ensure there is enough space to walk by the sign and stand near it
Mow or remove all tall grasses and shrubs around sign platform within 15’ of sign center that inhibit reading the directional detail panels. Use only low growing perennials or ground covers.
*Actual distance from road may vary
*Actual distance from road may vary
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Driving Lanes Curb Landscaping, Walking Paths, Sign Placement
PARK KIOSK
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The park kiosk sign is designed to orient both pedestrians and vehicles to nearby parks and trails and point people in the
direction of Farmington’s downtown area. As a sign that performs multiple functions to numerous users, proper placement
is key. See section below for further placement details:
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VEHICLE WAYFINDING SIGN
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The vehicle wayfinding sign is scaled to primarily serve vehicular traffic, but the large letters on the panels could also be
seen by bikers or pedestrians to navigate to and around downtown. See section below for further placement details:
Sign is placed near the walkway and street edge adjacent to the roadway for use by pedestrians and vehicles, if possible.
Sign will likely require additional pavement or concrete. Place sign on level or high ground with good drainage, not within a ravine or low area. Ensure positive drainage away from sign base
New concrete or pavement must be able to accommodate pedestrian foot traffic on both sides of the sign. Ensure there is enough space to walk by the sign and stand near it
Mow or remove all tall grasses and shrubs around sign platform within 15’ of sign center that inhibit reading the directional detail panels. Use only low growing perennials or ground covers.
*Actual distance from road may vary
*Actual distance from road may vary
*Ensure adequate distance from curb
Sign is facing oncoming traffic perpendicular to
the roadway
Ensure sign is visible with 200’ feet on front side
Place sign at least 2’ from curb and at least 2’ from sidewalk edge
Ensure positive drainage away from base of sign post and place sign on level ground
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PARKING SIGN
PLACEMENT AND DETAILS
The stand-alone or affixed parking signs offer vehicles in the downtown area a fast and easy way to spot public parking
opportunities for shopping and events, as well as remind pedestrians where parking is located. See section below for
further placement details:
*Actual distance from road may vary
*Ensure sign placement leaves a clear walkway
Sign is facing oncoming traffic perpendicular to the roadway
Place sign on level or high ground with good drainage adjacent to the roadway, not within a low area. Ensure positive drainage away from pole
Sign placed within existing sidewalk or affixed
to existing building/lighting
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SIGN DETAILS
The following imagery gives a high-level conceptual overview of sign design, dimensions, and structure. Final
sign design to be modified and adjusted based on existing site conditions and vendor recommendations.
SIGN DIMENSIONS AND DETAILS
MONUMENT SIGN
DOWNTOWN IDENTIFIER
Foundation
Foundation
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URBAN KIOSK
PARK KIOSK
Foundation
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VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SIGN
PARKING SIGN
Foundation
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FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS
General city funding and select grant funding can be used to fund new signs throughout the city and within the
downtown area. See the table at bottom of page for planned signs and high-level cost estimates.
Signs that will intersect with and contribute to regional trail corridors, such as the Vermillion River Regional
Greenway, may be an opportunity for a future partnership with Dakota County, in order to fulfill desired wayfinding
and information that is planned by the county. Future sign development may be paid for through a combination of
city funding and grant funding.
IMPLEMENTATION
SIGN TYPE VENDOR DETAIL COST (PER UNIT)INSTALL COST
(PER UNIT)
TOTAL COST
(UNIT + INSTALL)
MONUMENT
SIGN
Vendor A Not Lit $15,900.00 $9,500.00 $25,400.00
Vendor B Externally Lit $26,000.00 $3,500.00 $29,500.00
Internally Lit $28,250.00 $3,500.00 $31,750.00
Vendor C Not Lit $45,750.00 Included $45,750.00
DOWNTOWN
IDENTIFIER
Vendor A Not Lit $13,900.00 $8,500.00 $22,400.00
Vendor B
Not Lit $9,750.00 $1,950.00 $11,700.00
Lit - Material Opt 1 $14,250.00 $2,350.00 $16,600.00
Lit - Material Opt 2 $17,350.00 $2,350.00 $19,700.00
Vendor C Not Lit $15,500.00 Included $15,500.00
URBAN KIOSK/
PARK KIOSK
Vendor A Not Lit $13,900.00 $8,500.00 $22,400.00
Vendor B
Not Lit $10,250.00 $1,950.00 $12,200.00
Lit - Material Opt 1 $15,000.00 $2,350.00 $17,350.00
Lit - Material Opt 2 $18,750.00 $2,350.00 $21,100.00
Vendor C Not Lit $13,000.00 Included $13,000.00
SINGULAR
PARKING SIGN
Vendor A Not Lit $725.00 $450.00 $1,175.00
Vendor B Not Lit $295.00 $225.00 $545.00
Vendor C Not Lit $1,000.00 Included $1,000.00
VEHICLE
DIRECTIONAL
SIGN
Vendor A Not Lit $2,230.00 $5,000.00 $7,230.00
Vendor B Not Lit Single post $5,000.00 $2,600.00 $7,600.00
Not Lit Double post $5,500.00 $3,500.00 $9,000.00
Vendor C Not Lit $11,250.00 Included $11,250.00
COST COMPARISON TABLE
The numbers in the table below have been extrapolated from vendor estimates. The cost per sign for each vendor
was deduced from the vendor-supplied quantities and is an estimate for high-level comparison. This table looks
only at single item cost and install prices per unit, and may not accurately represent quantity discounts and other
factors given by the vendors.
Table 2. Overall Cost Comparison Table
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PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
Due to high cost and the time it can often take to secure funding, phasing the project by placing the most visible
and highest priority signage first is recommended. Vehicle directional signs, monument signs, and downtown
identifiers are valuable for establishing a sense of place, boosting city branding, identifying important entry points,
and accomplishing the overall goal of leading visitors to the downtown area. These sign types should be considered
as a part of near-term planning but also recognizing the city has existing monument signs and priority should focus
on new sign types.
Urban kiosks, Park Kiosks, and singular parking signs will require additional planning to prepare existing spaces for
placement (new concrete, plantings, possible electricity for kiosks, etc.) and would be consider secondary signage
as a part of the long-term plan.
SIGN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
After the new signs are installed, periodic maintenance and operations practices will need to be
planned. Some considerations will include:
•Snow and Ice removal
•Maintaining surrounding landscaping to keep signs visible, legible, and attractive
•Power-washing poles and panels to keep free of grime and debris/damage from salt
•Replacing panels and/or cabinets with time if sun-fade, vandalism, or damage occurs
•Routine maintenance on any lighting and electrical (if opted for in the designs) to make sure
signs are functioning well and to help prevent signs from being vandalized (eyes on the street)
PRIORITIZATION LEVEL/
TIMELINE SIGN TYPE NOTES
NEAR TERM
Monument Signs
Downtown Identifiers
Vehicle Directional Sign
A number of existing monument signs will need to
be removed before placing new designs. These three
sign types currently do not include internal or external
lighting consideration, but the options could be
explored and would require additional site prep for
placement.
LONG TERM
Urban Kiosks
Park Kiosks
Singular Parking Signs
Urban and Park Kiosk placements may likely require
additional site preparation (new concrete walkways,
landscaping, electrical hookups). Singular parking
signs may require demolition of existing hardscape for
placement in some areas.
Table 3. Project Prioritization Table
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ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
The following amenities could be used to further enhance Farmington’s sense of place and compliment the proposed
wayfinding signage in many areas throughout the city. This inspirational imagery has been chosen to reflect
Farmington’s bold, modern brand and weave its distinct features throughout the public realm.
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Receptacles for trash and recycling
are often located at trailheads,
in parks, along trails, and in the
downtown area.
DOG WASTE STATIONS
Dog waste stations will encourage
and assist pet owners to be
responsible and clean up after
their pet along trails, in parks, and
in the downtown.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are often located at
trailheads and at places along
trails where they already exist. A
bold and modern style would
complement the Park and Trail
kiosk well.
BIKE REPAIR
STATION
Bike repair stations will
include standard tools for
making minor repairs to
bicycles, as well as a bike
pump for filling tires.
Stations would be great along
trails and in public parks.
BIKE RACKS
Bike racks are often provided
in places where trail users
may want to park their
bikes and walk to a local
destination or take a break
along a trail. These places
include urban areas with
retail and food vendors,
trailheads, parks, schools, and
other destinations.
BENCHES/TABLES
Benches and tables will
typically be located along
trails and in public parks or
outside of downtown shops,
providing space to rest during
long walks or bike rides.
Especially important for user
groups including seniors,
young families, and those
with disabilities.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN/
BOTTLE REFILL
In order to encourage reusable
water bottles, drinking fountains
and bottle refills could be available
at trailheads and outside of civic
destinations.
APPENDIX
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WAYFINDING PLAN
CITY OF FARMINGTON, MINNESOTA
October 2024
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