HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=AUGUST 6, 2008 (5) would look"cartoonish." Mr. Bell indicated that cost was involved in the selection of the
• material and that, as an alternative, the arch could have a more solid front or the
aluminum could be colored to look like marble. Mr. Sandor also asked about the
columns on the arch and Mr. Bell indicated that there were six rectangular metal
columns, each one representing the six branches of the military, which could also be
painted to match the concrete at the base of the arch.
Mr. Schmidt was concerned that the design that Hitchcock brought in did not include
placement of the free-standing plaques and Combat Infantryman Badge. Hitchcock
thought that the placement of those plaques would be part of the Phase II but the
Committee adamantly indicated that it wanted those plaques in place by the opening
ceremony. Mr. Underwood was concerned about the cost involved and wondered where
those items would be placed and Mr. Schmidt reminded Hitchcock that they had already
provided a design of where those plaques would go and should follow that plan.
Hitchcock indicated that they needed the exact size of each plaque and wondered how the
Committee wanted them mounted. Mr. Sandor told Hitchcock that the plaques were
readily available anytime. It was agreed by the Committee that the plaques should be
mounted on a concrete or granite type monument with the plaques laid at an angle facing
upward.
Mr. Schmidt wondered what was the size of the brick pavers, how they would be
engraved (number of spaces per line and number of lines), and where they would be
placed since he believed they should be in an area where they would not be walked upon.
. Mr. Underwood provided a sample of the bricks for the Committee's approval and
indicated that based on the design the bricks would be placed along the edge of the park
with the border bricks. Mr. Underwood provided to Mr. Sclnnidt the name and phone
number of Midwest Engraving to contact to get more specific information regarding the
engraving of the bricks.
Mr. Porter asked Shales McNutt and Hitchcock if, in the original phase plan, the electric
that would be needed for Phase II for the water element area was included. Hitchcock
responded that they would be sure that extra conduit would be placed down in that area
for electric coimections as needed in the future.
Mr. Sandor asked what material the service emblems were going to be made of and
Hitchcock responded that they would be made of a contoured bronze.
Mr. Sandor indicated that the Marine Corp donated a check for a dedication plaque to be
placed on the Marine monolith and he would get the verbiage for that plaque to Mr.
Schmidt.
Ms. Olafson indicated that, by the next meeting, she and Ms. Murphy would provide a
draft copy of the fundraising brochure but, in the meantime, needed to know who would
be responsible for taking the donations to enable those funds to be tax deductible. Both
Mr. Sandor and Mr. Deering indicated that this was not an issue and that the City can
take the tax deductible donations and that Ms. Olafson should check with Mr. Cogley to
verify that information. Ms. Olafson indicated that she still needed a "point person" who
would be contacted in case there would be any questions.