The marquee at the Granada Theater will soon be repaired and more letters and numbers purchased to allow full use of both sides.
On Oct. 12, the city council approved an almost $6,500 expenditure to repair the strips that hold characters and make sure there were enough letters and numbers to advertise two different events.
“It just needs an overhaul,” said Krueger. “We have only had 380 letters and numbers to work with so it’s been difficult to get messages on both sides.
She said the message board is booked months in advance because of its highly visible location on the corner of Washington and Second streets.
“People can see the message board from two directions so it’s one of the best places to advertise an event,” she said.
She said the council felt the marquee on the theater was enough of a community asset to be worth the extra investment.
The letters will cost slightly over $1,500 and another $4,936 will be paid to a contractor for repair work.
“We hope to have the work done in November,” said Krueger.
At the Oct. 12 meeting, Councilor Dan Spatz said spending money on the marquee was a good plan because, while it was vacant at the moment, it was a valued historic structure that would be preserved.
“It’s not likely to change,” he said.
Councilor Russ Brown added: “I like it – it’s the most noticeable place other than flashing neon signs.”
The council voted unanimously to have Krueger proceed with repair plans.
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