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Waite Park council proclaims legacy of longtime firefighter Edward A. Bower and acknowledges $15,000 donation to mental-health center
Summary
The council read a proclamation honoring Edward A. Bower for 25 years of volunteer firefighting service and acknowledged a $15,000 donation to the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, per a thank-you letter signed by CEO Jessica Brandon.
The Waite Park City Council opened its Feb. 2 meeting with a proclamation honoring Edward A. Bower, described in the proclamation as a lifelong Waite Park resident who served 25 years with the volunteer fire department, including as fire chief from 1981 to 1992. The proclamation noted Bower’s community involvement through his business and local events and extended condolences to his family.
Separately, the council acknowledged a thank-you letter from the Central Minnesota Mental Health Center for a $15,000 donation from the city; the letter is signed by Jessica Brandon, chief executive officer. The council did not take additional action related to the donation during the meeting; the letter was entered into the record.
The meeting then proceeded through routine business and scheduling of hearings for upcoming street projects.
