Should the iconic Reno arch keep its trademark neon lights, or should the city switch them out for programmable color-changing bulbs?

Do you like the 80's-era brass-colored pillars, or would you like to see a more modern brushed stainless steel?

As the Reno City Council pursues $226,000 facelift for the arch, it wants to hear from the public on what it should look like. The city is conducting a public opinion survey through Dec. 7. It's available online at www.Reno.gov/Arch and at city hall, 1 East First St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Changing the city's renown arch can be a touchy subject. Two years ago, when Mayor Hillary Schieve first broached the subject of updating the worn structure, she was met with a barrage of public outrage from those who want to protect its historic heritage.

Others, however, believe the city's most recognized symbol needs an update to better represent Reno's changing image.

In the end, the council opted to pursue a refurbishment project, rather than replacing the entire structure.

The current arch, which sits astride Virginia Street just south of the railroad tracks, was built in 1987 and has been touched up several times over the decades.

Options for the facelift include a new color scheme for the pillars, changing the colors of the "Biggest Little City" slogan, and switching out the neon and other lighting for programmable LEDs.