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Fountain Green council recognizes veterans memorial committee and authorizes fundraising
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Summary
Council formally recognized the citizen Veterans Memorial Committee and voted to authorize it to solicit funds and pursue grants to establish a veterans memorial on city property; members asked the committee for a rendering, site options and grant plans before final placement.
Linda Christiansen, speaking on behalf of a citizens’ Veterans Memorial Committee, asked council to formally recognize the group and authorize it to raise funds and pursue grants to construct a memorial honoring local veterans. The committee has identified two potential city locations — a hill in the cemetery and an area south of City Hall — and volunteers have begun outreach and fundraising plans, including a Memorial Day field of flags and lamb day booth sales.
Council members urged the committee to produce simple renderings and to coordinate with staff on grant opportunities. Several councilors cautioned about siting the memorial in an area that would preclude future park or community center expansion; others noted that cemetery placement could make the project eligible for certain VA grants (which historically favor cemetery sites). The council voted to adopt a resolution recognizing the committee as the city’s authorized agent to work toward establishing the Fountain Green Veterans Memorial, enabling the committee to solicit donations and formally apply for grants on behalf of the city.
Committee leaders said they plan to create an online presence, manage donations through a designated account, collect veterans’ names for display, and pursue grant funding. Council directed staff to assist the committee with administrative logistics and to return with any ordinance or code language needed to formalize the relationship.