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Park board authorizes staff to explore military/first-responder memorial; motion approved unanimously
Summary
The Waite Park Park Board voted to direct staff to move forward with exploring a military and first-responder memorial — potentially at Jagiello Park — and authorized staff to investigate funding and siting.
The Waite Park Park Board voted to authorize staff to pursue further work on a proposed military and first-responder memorial, including identifying potential sites and funding options.
John Bowden summarized that members of the American Legion and mayoral staff had approached the city about creating a memorial and that the idea could include both a military and a first-responder element. The board discussed Jagiello Park as a possible site but did not rule out other locations.
A motion to have staff move forward with exploration and preliminary planning was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; all members present voted in favor. The motion directed staff to investigate siting, fundraising (including veterans and nonprofit fundraising), and potential grant sources, and to return with recommendations to the board.
No design, budget, or formal fundraising plan was adopted at the Feb. 5 meeting; the action was limited to directing staff to continue research and outreach.
