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North Gateway: Per Manns, the north gateway spotlight was replaced this afternoon (February 81h'. Commissioner Beikman presented a request on behalf of the Town Council to add lighting to each the north and south gateway as well as the obelisk to better illuminate the flame. He also requested the Commissioner consider a monetary contribution. Commissioner Gutzwiller shared that although the picture provided does look good at night, he asked they consider what it may look like during the day. He also noted that he'd defer to future legal counsel on the Commission's ability to financially participate. For clarification, Manns shared that per the MOU between the Town Council and the Redevelopment Commission regarding the maintenance of the Gateway projects, any substantive changes the Town wishes to do must come before the Commission for consideration first. Ultimately, the decision lies with the Town Council. Commissioner Beikman also noted that per the MOU, the former Remster property purchased by the Commission at the corner of High Street and SR 67 was to be deeded over to the Town with the revenue from the billboard going into a non -reverting fund to be put towards any maintenance costs of the Gateway. Commissioner Gutzwiller presented the Assignment and Assumption of Lease for the billboard previously mentioned. Commissioner Boyd made the motion to approve the Assignment and Assumption of Lease for the billboard at the corner of High Street and SR 67. Commissioner Stultz seconded the motion, which carried 5-0. Commissioner Gutzwiller then presented the Quitclaim Deed regarding the property at 118 Monroe Street*. Commissioner Corman made the motion to approve the Quitclaim Deed as presented and name Commissioner Gutzwiller signatory. Commissioner Beikman seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Bicentennial Park: Manns provided an update that the lighting around the flames are being completely replaced at the cost of the manufacturer and the ship date for those was moved from January 18, 2018 to March 19, 2018. Old Business: Manns stated she has been working with Banning Engineering as well as Meade, the contractor performing the work both on behalf of the Town and Indianapolis Power & Light. They have a 5 to 6 week lead-time to remove the wooden pole and perform all of the work. She is hopeful the project is completed by the end of March. Manns has been working with Paul Uhls on the creation of the banners for Indiana Street. She presented the concept that two versions of the everyday banners would be created and they would then be up for a vote by the general public make a final determination. The banners would be on display in the Government Center where votes could be cast. The Commission agreed with that course of action. Legal Update: Commissioner Gutzwiller asked Manns to read the Contract for Employment of Attorney which covered the Commission from January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018 at a rate of $200 per hour for