HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JULY 16, 2008 (2) issue was brought up, whether or not to include it, and if the word "Veteran", should be
singular or plural and. after discussion, Mr. Sandor made a motion to accept the name of
the park as shown on the drawing— Veterans Memorial Park. Mr. Schmidt seconded the
motion. A roll-call vote was taken on themotionand the results were: Yes 8/No
0/Abstain 0. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Millikan asked the Brick and Plaque sub-committee responsible for choosing the
conflicts for the plaques if they had come to a decision. It was determined that, based on
the list that had been previously provided, the Mexican War through the Persian Gulf
War, and adding the Cold War, was their choice.
Mr. Porter asked if the lights which will be placed around the flags were going to have
electric roughed in during construction and Mr. Miltikan responded that he did not know
but would find out.
Mr. Sandor indicated that, based on the current drawing, he was concerned about the
landscaping area shown in front of the American, State, and City flags, and wondered
what its purpose was. After discussion; it was agreed that there should be no landscaping
in that area in the event there would be the need to lower the flags to half-mast or for
placement of the firing squad in front-and-center during ceremonies. Mr. Millikan
reminded the Committee that all prior drawings have included this landscaping area. Mr.
Porter wondered if there might be a delay in the park construction if this landscaping was
eliminated. Mr. Millikan was concerned that the pre-casts for the park may or may not
• have already been ordered. Mr. Sandor made a motion to remove the landscaping area in
front of the American, State and City flags and replace the area with paving materials.
Mr. Schnulle seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was taken on the motion and the
results were: Yes 7/No I/Abstain 0. The motion passed.
A concern was raised regarding the Library parking lot access to the park as the drawing
showed only standard parking spaces and no handicap parking spaces. Mr. Millikan
indicated that the construction documents probably have more detail regarding the
parking lot, but it was agreed that this was a matter that would have to be taken up with
the Library.
Mr. Sandor wondered how many benches, etc., are available for fundraising purposes.
Chairman Cook suggested that another meeting should be set up in two weeks and that a
representative from Hitchcock should attend this meeting. Mr. Millikan indicated that he
would see what he could do to arrange for Hitchcock to attend the.meeting.
F. Dedication Ceremony—who should be invited:
Regarding the dedication ceremony, scheduled for Veterans Day, the main question was
who should be invited and who should do the inviting. General opinion was that this job
should be turned over to the City staff-- Sue Olafson and Cheri Murphy. Mr. Sandor
suggested that, other than the usual people to invite, perhaps the Committee could get a
contingent from each branch of service to raise their flag in order of longevity. I-Ie also
• suggested that the Commander of the Great Lakes Naval Base or the head of the National
Guard might make great keynote speakers. Chairman Cook suggested that Mr. Sandor
meet with Sue Olafson and Cheri Murphy to get that information together before the next