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American Legion seeks city help and grant support for seawall project; council hears $55K–$60K estimate
Summary
Representatives of the American Legion told the Milan City Council they have raised $15,000 toward a proposed seawall and asked for city assistance in planning and grant pursuit. The project cost was estimated at $55,000–$60,000 and may require raising the wall height for flood protection.
Representatives of the American Legion Milan Post asked the Milan City Council on April 11 for help identifying funding and pursuing grants for a proposed seawall project meant to protect the Legion Post from potential flooding.
Josh Wieringa and an associate identified as 'Hot Rod' presented contractor bids and said the post has raised $15,000 toward the project. They described an estimated total cost of roughly $55,000 to $60,000 and asked whether the city could collaborate on planning, seek grant opportunities, or provide funding assistance. The presenters also requested consideration of increasing the wall height to reduce the chance of floodwaters overtopping and damaging the post.
Council members acknowledged the request and held a goal-setting discussion that included adding a sidewalk item for future agendas; no formal motion to fund the seawall appears in the minutes. The American Legion representatives did not provide a formal request amount to be placed on the agenda for immediate action.
The minutes record the fundraising total and the council's agreement to continue discussion at a future work session or agenda. The council did not vote to allocate city funds at the April 11 meeting.
