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Granite Falls council approves up to $17,000 for police‑station tree stump carvings
Summary
The council voted to spend up to $17,000 from the General Fund for artistic carvings of the tree stump behind the police station; final designs will be approved by city staff after consultation with interested residents.
The Granite Falls City Council approved an expenditure not to exceed $17,000 from the city’s General Fund to pay for artistic carvings of a tree stump behind the police station.
Fred Cruger presented the carving concept and described discussions with the artist, Hayden Wright. Councilmember Straughn moved the funding authorization; Councilmember Glenn seconded the motion, which the council carried.
City staff will work with interested residents on final design details and sign‑off, the council said. The expenditure covers artist fees and associated work; no additional budget line items were specified at the meeting.
The decision follows a brief presentation of the design and next steps; the project will proceed only after staff completes final approvals and community consultation.
