Committee has designs on water tower

Shown above are possible designs for a new paint scheme for the water tower as interpreted by the Standard?s graphic designer.

?I want something that adds to downtown,? said Mayor Royce Davenport. ?Nothing silly.?

During the last committee meeting, some earlier ideas were once again discussed, including a two-toned color of green and white. Along with the colors, placing the emblem of McMinnville or placing ?City of McMinnville? along the side was also discussed.

?There are three ways into downtown,? Davenport said. ?Depending on which way you entered, that?s the only part you would see.?

Other options that are still being discussed are trees or clouds. Although trees or clouds don?t seem to be as popular among the other elected officials.

After the first discussion was reported in the Southern Standard and several phone calls were received, Mayor Davenport suggested the committee schedule a meeting later just for that discussion.

Each committee member was encouraged to think of a design to be presented at the meeting. During that meeting, each of the members will have a chance to explain their design. Of all the designs, the best will be chosen for the tank.

Elected officials are not taking the decision lightly as the tank is easily the most visible object when entering Historic Downtown McMinnville. Once again, not up for discussion will be anything silly or something that takes away from downtown instead of adding to the area, such as a UFO.

The Tuesday meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.