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Resident committee proposes veterans park and tree plantings along Hammond shoreline; mayor asks staff to follow up
Summary
A resident committee proposed planting trees and native plants along the shoreline path to connect the bird sanctuary to the city flagpole and create a veterans‑themed park. The mayor asked the chief of staff to follow up with the group to explore coordination with data‑center property and city plans.
A resident committee presented a proposal to create a veterans park that would link the bird sanctuary path to the large flagpole near the marina, planting trees and native plants and improving shoreline public space.
The speaker, representing a community group, proposed planting trees and native vegetation along the path surrounding the lake from the bird sanctuary to the flagpole to enhance quality of life and provide a place to honor veterans. She said the group could contribute plants and volunteers and recommended coordinating plantings to avoid conflicts with existing data‑center parcels in the area.
The mayor asked the resident to meet with Scott Miller (Chief of Staff) after the event so staff could explore how a volunteer planting program could coexist with city infrastructure and data‑center operations. "If we could work around the data centers, I think we could definitely work with you," the mayor said, and he instructed his chief of staff to follow up.
City staff did not commit funding or a timeline at Mayor’s Night Out; they proposed staff‑level follow‑up to map the area, assess space availability and develop a plan if feasible.
