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Commission approves Old Mill signage and donor plaque to support roof restoration fundraising
Summary
The commission approved three signs proposed by the Historical Society and the 125th/120th celebration committee — a temporary construction donation sign (QR code), a donor plaque recognizing $1,000+ restricted gifts, and an interpretive panel sited off the walking path; committee members said roof restoration has overall funding but only $6,000 is currently restricted to the roof.
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved three signage requests June 4 from the Mill Valley Historical Society and the 125th/120th celebration committee to support Old Mill Park restoration and celebration activities.
A Historical Society representative described three signs: a temporary construction/donation panel with a QR code to solicit gifts, a donor plaque on a granite slab to recognize $1,000-or-more restricted donors (plaque size to vary by number of names), and an interpretive panel (36" x 24") mounted on a pedestal to be sited off the walking path.
Committee members Joan Murray and Pam Keon said the roof restoration itself is funded in total, but only $6,000 of gifts are currently restricted to the roof project and further restricted gifts are needed to meet required allocations. Keon explained donors can allocate portions of their contribution between the roof and general celebration, enabling plaque eligibility if $1,000 is directed to the roof fund.
Commissioners discussed plaque sizing and installation costs (installation estimated at $750 for the donor plaque) and agreed the plaque size should reflect the final number of donors. The commission approved the three signs with the stipulation that the interpretive panel be placed outside the walking path and the donor plaque be sized to match the number of donors.
Next steps: staff and the committee may install the temporary sign immediately to drive donations via the QR code and will coordinate plaque sizing and installation logistics if restricted donations reach plaque thresholds.
